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New incentive to support PEI tourism accommodations
The provincial government, together with the Hotel Association of PEI and Food Island Partnership, launched a new gift card incentive program to support tourism accommodation operators and the industry. For each consecutive two-night stay, guests at a qualifying PEI accommodation...
2012-2013 Tourism and Culture Annual Report
Tourism and Culture annual report 2012-2013.
Apply for a Tourism PEI Hosting Grant
If your non-profit organization is hosting a meeting, convention or sporting event with off-Island participants, the Tourism PEI Hosting Grant may provide up to $5,000 ($10 per delegate) towards the cost of an opening/closing reception or banquet. The event must be scheduled during the shoulder season, i.e. anytime other than July and August. Applications will be processed first come, first served. Requests submitted after the deadline will be considered providing allocated funds are still available. Does my event qualify for a hosting grant? The following events are eligible for funding...
Booking Warning/Advisory for Tourism Operators
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 Phishing? Phishing is a method...
Apply for Festivals and Events Funding and Submit Evaluation Form
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...
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...
Province supports major expansion at Charlottetown Metal Products
A major expansion at Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP) will result in new jobs, increases in production, research and development capabilities, and more exports. The $7.5 million project will see the construction of a 50-thousand square foot addition to CMP’s facility in Milton...
More students invited to work with government, businesses to address challenges
The Provincial Case Team Program is hiring 10 post-secondary students for the winter to work with the provincial government, businesses and non-profit organizations to help address challenges they are currently facing. The program, launched last spring, hires post-secondary...