Information Technology Development Matching Fund Scheme for Travel Agents
In the fiscal year of 2016/2017, the Government allocated HK$10 million to the TIC for setting up the Information Technology Development Matching Fund Scheme for Travel Agents (formerly known as Pilot Information Technology Development Matching Fund Scheme for Travel Agents) ("Scheme"). At the end of 2017, over 100 small- and medium-sized travel agents have been benefited.
In view of the positive feedback from the trade, the Government allocated additional HK$30 million in the fiscal year of 2018/2019 to the Scheme in order for small- and medium-sized travel agents to be subsidised, on a one-for-one matching basis, to adopt information technology for upgrading their productivity and service quality, as well as strengthening their competitiveness in the local or overseas market.
The Government agreed in 2023 to top up the Fund with additional $30 million for the Scheme to help more travel agents make the best use of IT to enhance, innovate and develop their business. The new round of the Scheme will be enhanced to cover all travel agents with a view to benefitting more travel agents.
As the implementation partner and secretariat of the Scheme, the TIC has set up the Working Group on Information Technology Development Matching Fund Scheme for Travel Agents to handle various matters related to the Scheme. An independent Vetting Committee has also be formed to consider and approve all applications for subsidy.
The Scheme has commenced to accept applications from all licensed travel agents from 8 April 2024 onwards. Eligible travel agent must read carefully the Guide to Application and submit the application online:
* Eligible travel agent wishing to have their applications considered and reviewed at the next Vetting Committee meeting to be held on 17 June 2025 should submit their applications and all required supporting documents no later than 18 May 2025.
* In respect of the top-up grant for the Scheme agreed by the Government in 2023, new applications shall not be accepted when the cumulative grant of the approved projects have reached the ceiling of the fund earmarked by the Government.
For enquiries, please contact the secretariat of the Scheme (tel: 2969-8157; email: [email protected]).
- List of completed projects (as at 28 Feb 2025)
To assist member agents in obtaining service from IT companies, the TIC has set up the “Register of IT service providers”. IT companies which wish to be listed in the Register may contact the secretariat of the Pilot Scheme.