ACOA supports tourism degree program at Grenfell, Minister says potential is here

    Friday, 6 October 2023 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    MP Gudie Hutchings

    Yesterday, both levels of government announced over $132,000 for Grenfell Campus to develop a Strategic Tourism Program.

    ACOA and Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings believes the tourism industry is changing. Yesterday, both levels of government announced over $132,000 for Grenfell Campus to develop a Strategic Tourism Program. Hutchings says the potential to grow this billion dollar a year industry is there. Yesterday’s announcement took place in Grenfell’s Fine Arts building. 

     

     

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