Islanders with mobility challenges will be better able to explore provincial parks this summer thanks to further investment by Tourism PEI. “My government believes all Islanders should have access to our provincial parks to enjoy the sand and surf, and we are taking concrete...
As required according to the Tourism Industry Act, occupancy information (room nights sold and room nights available) for all fixed roof accommodation and campgrounds on Prince Edward Island must be submitted to the Tourism PEI compliance section as a condition of licensing...
Your not-for-profit association may be eligible for provincial funding to assist with the costs to organize and promote a festival or event. The Tourism PEI Festivals and Events Fund helps offset marketing and promotion costs and other eligible expenses for special events and activities that attract visitors to Island communities. Applications will be accepted online until funding is depleted. Is my event eligible for funding? This fund is intended for well-organized, widely promoted activities that are attractive to visitors and exhibit potential for self-sufficiency. The event must be...
Creating jobs for Islanders The 2019 tourism marketing campaign will call on “Mainlanders” to come find their Island, and all the delicious food, coastal scenery and unique culture that come with it. “Each of the last five years we’ve set records for visitation and spending, and...
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...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced initial supports for the Island’s tourism industry in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Initiatives include new financing options, interest relief, and additional funding for marketing. In total, up to $66...
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...
L.M. Montgomery achieved international fame with the publication of her novel Anne of Green Gables, which is set in Prince Edward Island. When it was released in 1908, most readers were not even aware that Prince Edward Island was a real place. The book’s popularity helped put...
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...
When Prince Edward Island's railway was abandoned in 1989 Islanders were quick to notice a unique opportunity. The idea of a tip-to-tip shared use walking and cycling trail in the summer and a snowmobile trail in the winter was born. With beautiful rolling hill scenery, quaint...