Tourism Industry Operators
The Tourism Industry Act requires every accommodation owner in the province to obtain an operator's license. The Act further stipulates that every property must be inspected on an annual basis. It is against the law to offer accommodations to the public...
The intent of the Tourism Activation Grant program is to provide tourism businesses with a non-repayable financial contribution toward eligible expenses to assist with capital and/or maintenance costs associated with opening for the 2021 season.
This...
Scam Targeting Travelers
Tourism PEI has become aware of companies using tourism operators names and information to offer fraudulent bookings. Tourism operators are advised to watch for any "Phishing" activity and to report these incidents.
What is...
BookPEI is an online accommodation inventory management and reservation system for the accommodation operators in Prince Edward Island.
Operators participating in BookPEI, will see their accommodation details appear on tourismpei.com. In addition,...
The new Festival and Events Stability Program (FESP) will provide financial assistance to festival and event organizers to help offset costs associated with the need to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
A festival or event may involve an...
The purpose of the Island Welcome Centre Program is to assist non-profit/community operated visitor information centres with the delivery of quality customer service. Tourism PEI staff provide support, direction and training, to ensure the minimum...
Tourism PEI is responsible to license all tourism establishments (accommodations), including fixed roof and campgrounds, as outlined in the Tourism Industry Act and regulations. This legislation defines a tourism establishment as:
"an establishment that...
The Tourism Industry Act requires by law that 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 Compliance Division of the Ministry of...
Most current tourism indicators report.
Resources
English Posters
Washroom Social Distancing Public Notice
Stairwell Social Distancing Public Notice
Shared Spaces and Social Distancing Public Notice
Important Notice for Employees Public Notice
Exterior Building Public Notice
French...
Quality Tourism Services is an industry run non-profit contracted by government to inspect tourism accommodations for licensing. They also administer the Canada Camping Select ratings program on PEI. To arrange an inspection please contact Quality...
The following are the Regional Tourism Associations or Destination Management Associations for Prince Edward Island:
Island East Tourism Group Inc.
Tourism Cavendish Beach Inc.
Central Coastal Tourism Partnership Inc.
North Cape Coastal Area...
A publication outlining 2021 Tourism PEI Advertising and Marketing Opportunities
The Tourism PEI Winter/Spring Action Plan is available for reading online.
On this page, you will find industry and market research that is relevant for travel and tourism. The publications below are compiled from internal and external sources to aid PEI's tourism industry.
Internal Research
Tourism Indicators Report...
For listing information in the Prince Edward Island Visitor's Guide or on the Tourism PEI website please contact: visitorsguide@gov.pe.ca or 902-368-4730
Service Location
Charlottetown
Shaw Building