The Tourism Accommodation Upgrade Project (TAUP) is a tourism incentive project that provides a reimbursable grant for approved upgrade work done to accommodation facilities in both Trinidad and in Tobago. TAUP comprises of two tourism incentive projects, namely:
- Upgrade of Small Approved Tourism Properties in Trinidad and Tobago for properties with 1 to 5 guest rooms
- The Trinidad and Tobago Hotel and Guesthouse Room Stock Upgrade Project for properties with 6 to 150 guest rooms
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6 to 150 guest rooms |
- Reimbursement up to (40%) of capital spent on upgrade per room,
- A limit of up to $25,000 per room in Trinidad and $30,000 per room in Tobago, and
- A limit of $150,000 of capital spent on the upgrade of their property.
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- Be reimbursed up to fifty (50%) of capital spent on upgrade per room,
- A limit of up to $25,000 per room in Trinidad and $30,000 per room in Tobago, and
- A limit of $1,500,000 of capital spent on the upgrade of their property
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Property owners are entitled to these reimbursable grants upon successful approval of an independent external auditor with responsibility for the project.
Areas Eligible for Upgrade Work:
- Exterior/external walls;
- Common areas (corridors, restrooms);
- Guest bedrooms and bathrooms;
- Kitchens and Kitchenettes;
- Laundry facilities for Villas & Apartments. Parking Facilities
- Reception/Front Desk
- Swimming Pools
- Private Areas (Guestrooms- Balcony, Bathroom, Kitchenette, Balcony)
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- Public Restrooms
- Dining Area
- Meeting/Pre-Function Areas
- Bar Facilities
- Food Preparation/Service (Storage, Food Display)
- Saunas/Spas
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