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...
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...
Bolstering support for new entrepreneurs promotes a stronger, diversified economy that creates more opportunity for job growth and innovation by turning ideas into viable new businesses. That is why the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are supporting organizations...
Creating jobs for Islanders - After a record-setting one million overnight stays in 2017, Tourism PEI wants to attract even more visitors to Prince Edward Island in the May and June shoulder season. To reach that goal, the provincial government issued a call today (www...
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...
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...
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...
Creating jobs for Islanders - The City Beach Express was vital in helping Damien Ryan get to his job at Sandspit Amusement Park last summer. The Charlottetown-Cavendish bus service will again transport visitors and Islanders like Ryan during the 2018 tourism season. It is...
PEI's Finest Golf accepts student applications on-line until March 31, 2025 for summer positions at provincially-owned courses: Brudenell, Crowbush and Dundarave. The hourly rate of pay for the 2025 season is between $16.91 and $20.12. (Note: applications received after March 31, 2025 will be kept on file). Who can apply? For the purpose of this competition, a student is defined as a person that is 16 years of age or older, has been in full-time attendance at an educational institution and affirms that they will be returning to full-time attendance in the fall of the same year. Applicants...