NEW GRANTS PROGRAM TO BOOST TOURISM QUALITY AND INNOVATION
Source: Australia. Minister for Tourism. Media Release
"The Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson AM MP, today (15/4/09) launched Tqual Grants – an $8.5 million competitive grants program to promote strategic investment in quality and innovation in the Australian tourism industry.
Tqual Grants will support initiatives that:
· develop innovative product, services or systems within the tourism industry;
· contribute directly to long-term economic development in the host region; and
· develop or support high quality visitor services and experiences."