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Government releases August tourism indicators
Creating jobs for Islanders - Near-record numbers continued to visit Prince Edward Island through its three entry points in August, Tourism PEI statistics show. The Confederation Bridge is on pace for another record season and is now 0.7 percent ahead of 2017’s year-to-date...
Island’s 2017 tourism set to break records again
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...
Government releases July tourism indicators
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...
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 Student Vacation Planner Jobs
Tourism PEI is seeking outgoing and personable "Island lovers" to join our Visitor Services Division as vacation planners in each of the five provincial visitor information centres. Applications close on March 31, 2025. Students are rewarded by promoting PEI through amazing interactions with individuals who are in the planning phase of a PEI vacation as well as others who have arrived. Tourism PEI provides an extensive training program for staff that includes six jam-packed days touring the Island, gaining new information and learning about experiences at every stop. "The best summer job ever"...
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...