MONTREAL — Tour operators now have a bit more time to apply for Atout France’s annual competition that rewards the most original tourist offers.

The deadline, originally set for Jan. 17, has now been pushed back to 12 p.m. EST on Jan. 24 to allow for the greatest number of tour operators to compete.

Winners of the two prizes – ‘Product of the Year Award’ and ‘Paris City of Light Product of the Year Award’ – will be announced at an awards ceremony during a Destination France event in Toronto on March 1.

Atout France has already sent an email to eligible businesses to inform them of the registration process and rules. Those who didn’t receive the invitation and wish to apply can contact Mélanie Paul-Hus, Atout France’s Deputy Director, at melanie.paul-hus@atout-france.fr.