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Proposals sought for large-scale spring tourism event
Creating jobs for Islanders - After a record-setting one million overnight stays in 2017, Tourism PEI wants to attract even more visitors to Prince Edward Island in the May and June shoulder season. To reach that goal, the provincial government issued a call today (www...
Government releases August tourism indicators
Creating jobs for Islanders - Near-record numbers continued to visit Prince Edward Island through its three entry points in August, Tourism PEI statistics show. The Confederation Bridge is on pace for another record season and is now 0.7 percent ahead of 2017’s year-to-date...
2018 tourism marketing aims to continue record-breaking momentum
Creating jobs for Islanders - The 2018 tourism marketing campaign will seek to maintain the industry’s incredible pace after four-straight record years for operators across the province. “The tourism industry has delivered major returns for Islanders over the last number of years...
Government releases July tourism indicators
Creating jobs for Islanders - This July’s Prince Edward Island tourism numbers show a variety of results for the industry compared to 2017. Numbers of visitors through the Island’s points of entry were close to the record numbers from July 2017 and 2017 year to date. However...
Tourism operators to benefit from reduced licensing fees
Creating jobs for Islanders - David Groom will save nearly $800 over the next three years thanks to lower licensing fees for tourism accommodation operators. The longtime Summerside hotel and restaurant owner is among more than 1,500 operators across the province who will end-up...
New payment system available at golf courses for Chinese customers
Investing in infrastructure - The provincial government is encouraging Prince Edward Island tourism operators to add Motion Pay to their electronic payment offerings for Chinese clientele. Motion Pay allows users of Alipay and WeChat Pay to use QR codes on their mobile phones to...
PEI Brewing Company to pursue new market opportunities
The food and culinary sector in PEI is central to its economy, from well-established traditional industries to increasing demand for new Island-made food and beverage offerings, including a vibrant craft beer market. The Government of Canada is stepping up efforts to make...
Invest Atlantic 2018 comes to Charlottetown
A key part of the formula for growth for startup companies is building a network of connections in the investment community. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are providing $125,000 to support Ignition Startup Zone Inc. in hosting Invest Atlantic 2018, the...