The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, will address attendees at the annual Tourism Awareness Week luncheon, hosted by Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador, tomorrow (Wednesday, June 9) at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John's. The event begins at 12:30 p.m.

Minister French will release A Driving Need, a report on vehicle rental services in Newfoundland and Labrador and their relationship with the growing tourism industry.

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Media contact:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca