Initial tourism numbers show Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry saw growth in key indicators across the province in July, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Heath MacDonald. “The tourism industry on Prince Edward Island is a pillar of the Island economy. The...
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...
Creating jobs for Islanders - The 2017 tourism season proved once again the vital importance of the industry to the provincial economy, employment, and local entrepreneurs. Figures released today by Tourism PEI project record spending and visitation for the fourth straight year...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Overnight stays on Prince Edward Island have surpassed the one-million mark for the first time. Total overnight stays is a measurement of room nights sold at roofed accommodations combined with campground site nights sold. The next-highest total was...
Prince Edward Island’s 2017 tourism marketing campaign is underway with the theme of “Come Find Your Island.” The plan was unveiled today to industry members from across the province. It was based on Vision 2021, the five-year tourism plan developed by the Tourism Industry...
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...
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...
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...
As a tourism accommodation operator, the Tourism Industry Act requires you to test your water every three months for the period you are open unless you are on a municipal water system. Who conducts the water tests? Tests must be carried out by a laboratory accredited by the...
Creating jobs for Islanders - At the KOA Campground in Cornwall, manager Donna Sentner is just starting to catch her breath after a busy camping season put her on the leading edge of another record July for Prince Edward Island tourism. She wasn’t alone. According to figures...