Tourism and Leisure

Addressing industry challenges

Since 2015, the CDRQ and its partners in tourism and leisure have been exploring the potential of collective entrepreneurship in this sector, with promising results.

The Plan d’action secteurs stratégiques tourisme et loisir (PASTEL) has emerged from these efforts. It aims to characterize, network and strengthen existing collective enterprises, to develop a culture of using collective entrepreneurship to enhance territories, and to tackle industry challenges through this innovative approach.

Objectives for the tourism and leisure sector

Promoting collective entrepreneurship

We firmly believe that collective entrepreneurship models are powerful catalysts for showcasing territorial resources for tourism and leisure purposes. Both the cooperative and commercial NPO structures are an ideal platform for developing innovative and sustainable projects.

Promoting the benefits of collective enterprises

Collective enterprises offer a plethora of beneficial services for managing leisure facilities. From sports centres and ski resorts to golf courses and swimming pools, these businesses offer efficient, community-focused management that is often more sustainable.

Understanding the needs of social enterprises

We are striving to better understand the specific needs of social economy businesses in the tourism and leisure sector to support and guide them in their development.

Call for projects in tourism and leisure

The support measure for LEARNING MISSIONS

➡︎ Deadline for project submission: May 19, 2024

The Support Measure for Learning Missions provides promoters with funding to go on a learning mission in their choice of Quebec collective enterprise with exemplary business practices.

Complete the project submission form

Download the promoter's guide

PASTEL also aims to:

Support ecotourism and adventure tourism
Create opportunities for networking and collaboration between collective enterprises in the tourism and leisure sector to foster synergies and fruitful partnerships
Identify the needs of tourism businesses that can be met by a mutualization initiative within the framework of a collective enterprise
Promote the model of collective entrepreneurship in sustainable tourism, encouraging practices that are both environmentally friendly and beneficial for local communities

Cooperatives and NPOs play a vital role in revitalizing tourism and leisure in Quebec. Their shared and democratic management fosters strategic partnerships, enhances user loyalty and engages people in sustainable solutions, making them key players in this sector. 

Andrée Pelletier

Tourism Coordinator

Ours partners

We’re proud to have the support of more than 20 committed partners, including the Alliance touristique du Québec, the Conseil québécois du loisir, Aventure écotourisme Québec and the Fédération québécoise des municipalités. Together, we will drive forward this ambitious and vital initiative for the future of our tourism industry.