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...
The Province is working alongside 13 hospitality operators in Cavendish, most of whom speak Mandarin, who are enriching our province and helping to support the needs of non-English speaking tourists visiting Prince Edward Island. Of these 13 operators, seven are current...
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...
A record August for tourism helped increase overnight stays in every region of Prince Edward Island. From tip to tip there were increases compared to August 2015 in both room nights sold and site nights sold at local campgrounds, according to statistics released today from 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...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Tourism operators and organizations across the province are getting ready for what promises to be another busy season on the Island. Prince Edward Island has experienced record tourism visitation and overnight stays in each of the last four years...
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...