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Tourism PEI Operations
The Corporate Services Division is responsible for the operation of provincial parks and provincially-owned golf courses as well as general administration, financial services, records management and risk management.
Provincial Parks
Prince Edward Island’s provincial park system of 12 day-use parks and eight campgrounds is an important component of the Island’s tourism industry. Tourism PEI is responsible for staffing, programming, maintenance and capital improvements to ensure a high standard is met.
Confederation Trail
The Confederation Trail is managed as a linear park by staff of Tourism PEI. The Department of Transportation maintains the trail and handles all matters regarding the use of it other than biking or hiking.
Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park & Activity Centre
A provincial park, the Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park at Brookvale provides nordic and alpine skiing, fat biking, snowshoeing and tubing in winter. In the off-season, summer biathlon, mountain biking and hiking is popular.
Provincial Golf Courses
The three provincial golf courses, Brudenell, Dundarave and the Links at Crowbush Cove, are operated by Tourism PEI under the marketing banner of PEI’s Finest Golf. Packaging opportunities are available to operators.
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Charlottetown might be a small city, but it’s bursting with big energy and infectious island vibes. It’s got all the charm and hospitality PEI is famous for, plus culinary experiences and an arts and culture scene that take visitors by surprise—in the best way possible.
Soak in the romance and nostalgia of our postcard-perfect streetscapes. Wander along a boardwalk where lobster boats and sailboats cozy up. Stay in a B&B that will give you serious Anne energy. Sound good? It’s time to discover Charlottetown.
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From outdoor skating and snowshoeing in the city to cafe hopping and horse-drawn sleigh rides, the magic of winter is upon us in Charlottetown. Here are a ton of our favourite winter activities you can do in PEI's capital city!
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Tourism Industry Association of PEI – The Voice of the Tourism Industry
The Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island (TIAPEI) was officially formed in 1980. Industry professionals felt there was a great need to have a provincial organization, which could represent all geographical regions and sectors within the tourism industry. The newly formed organization would provide programs and projects to benefit the entire tourism industry, not just TIAPEI members.
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Typically, the industry provides 15,000 to 17,000 full-time, part-time, seasonal, and year-round jobs.
According to Tourism HR Canada , in December 2023 PEI had 7,000 full-time and part-time employees working in Tourism.
Prince Edward Island tourism employment accounted for 8.5 percent of all employment in the province. Food and beverage services was the largest employer in the sector, and recreation and entertainment had the highest unemployment rate.
According to the TIAPEI Workforce Action Plan from May 2022, looking over the horizon, tourism employment projections are very healthy, pointing to enormous gains in job opportunities by 2026, led by restaurants, conferences, and other hospitality businesses.
Categories of work include:
- Accommodations: Housekeeping, front desk, general managers, and supervisors.
- Food & Beverage Services: Servers, bartenders, line cooks, chefs, kitchen staff, front end workers, supervisors and managers
- Travel Services: Visitor information counsellors and tour guides
- Transportation: Ferry boat captains, airport, taxi drivers, and motor coach drivers
- Recreation & Entertainment: Golf courses, bike rentals, outdoor adventures, and cultural events.
PEI Tourism news you can use:
Graduate of event and conventions management is recipient of holland college alumni award, pei tourism industry has a variety of training and employment options, fisheries, tourism, sport and culture mandate letter – government of pei – august 2023, tourism jobs available across pei for 2023, advancing reconciliation in the business sector on pei, for more information about jobs on pei, training options, and more, visit:.
Choose Tourism: www.choosetourism.ca
Work PEI: www.workpei.ca
Tourism Industry Association of PEI: www.tiapei.pe.ca
Training and certification programs for most tourism jobs: www.emerit.ca
More information about training, jobs, and videos: www.discovertourism.ca
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Keith Hansen. Director, Tourism Intelligence & Stakeholder Investment. Meet the Tourism Intelligence & Stakeholder Investment Team. [email protected] 902.368.4237. Meet the Tourism Prince Edward Island executive team and senior management. Contact us today to learn more about the people that make up our organization!
Overview. Tourism PEI is a provincial crown corporation that is focused on developing and promoting Prince Edward Island as one of the world's leading destinations. Tourism PEI is responsible for developing tourism strategy, leading tourism marketing, experience and sector development, and visitor servicing.
Tourism PEI Board of Directors. The Tourism PEI Board of Directors is a private-sector-led advisory board responsible for setting broad policy and strategic direction of the Crown. The Tourism PEI Board plays an instrumental role in coordinating and aligning government and industry collaboration to grow and maximize tourism returns for the ...
About: Tourism PEI. Tourism PEI is focused on continuing to promote Prince Edward Island as one of the world's best tourist destinations. Tourism PEI has the mandate to: promote continued growth in the tourism sector and ultimately "drive" tourism demand; work with other partners, including Destination Canada, the Atlantic Canadian ...
Tourism PEI 3rd Floor Shaw North 105 Rochford Street PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8. Industry Support Line: 1-866-213-7521. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter)
RIM Coordinator. [email protected] 902.569.7597. The Corporate Services Division is responsible for general administration, financial services, records & information management (RIM), risk management, insurance matters & FOIPP.
Tourism PEI staff administer regulatory requirements for licensing of all tourism accommodations, highway signage and occupancy reporting. Learn More. Tourism Operations. Tourism PEI operates five visitor information centres, 21 provincial parks and three provincial golf courses.
Tourism PEI is a crown corporation that reports to the minister responsible for tourism and is responsible for the promotion of Prince Edward Island as a premier tourism destination; tourism development and investments; the development and implementation of industry support programs; management of regulatory affairs; and evaluation and measurement of the industry.
Prince Edward Island's provincial park system of 12 day-use parks and eight campgrounds is an important component of the Island's tourism industry. ... The Confederation Trail is managed as a linear park by staff of Tourism PEI. The Department of Transportation maintains the trail and handles all matters regarding the use of it other than ...
You can get full contact information for someone who works for a PEI government department or agency using "Search Employee Directory". Type any one of the following into the box and click Search: First or last name. Telephone number - just the last four digits will work. Email address. Position title, i.e. deputy minister or administrative ...
collective understanding that the best time to evolve PEI's tourism industry was when business was good. In March 2020, the Strategy Steering Committee, the Tourism PEI Board of Directors, Tourism PEI leadership, and Twenty31 Consulting, met in Charlottetown to prioritize many of the strategy initiatives. The future vision,
Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism (ACAT) Vision 2021; News & Media. News; Submit News; Photos; Support & Resources. PEI Tourism Service Delivery Model Modernization Project; Certified Consultant List; Government Funding Support; Other Funding Support; Tourism Industry Resources. Tourism Regions; Publications; Research; Tourism Strategy 2022 ...
a multi-year, all-of-industry tourism strategy focused on optimizing Prince Edward Island's tourism recovery and supporting higher tourism revenues in all seasons. Following a year of implementation, a united tourism industry has made significant strides in fundamentally shifting how tourism is developed and delivered on Prince Edward Island.
Executive Council Office 5th Floor, Shaw Building 95 Rochford Street P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 General Inquiries: Phone: 902-368-4502
Discover Charlottetown. Charlottetown might be a small city, but it's bursting with big energy and infectious island vibes. It's got all the charm and hospitality PEI is famous for, plus culinary experiences and an arts and culture scene that take visitors by surprise—in the best way possible. Soak in the romance and nostalgia of our ...
Many jobs in tourism available in 2022. A job fair was held in Charlottetown in March. More than 35 PEI tourism employers attended the fair looking for staff. The Tourism Job Fair was hosted by the Tourism Industry Association of PEI. The goal of the fair was to provide job seekers, students, employers, training institutions and government ...
The Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island (TIAPEI) was officially formed in 1980. Industry professionals felt there was a great need to have a provincial organization, which could represent all geographical regions and sectors within the tourism industry. The newly formed organization would provide programs and projects to ...
If you have any questions about this collection of personal information, contact the Manager of Visitor Services at 902-368-4441 or email [email protected]. 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.
The Prince Edward Island ATV Federation ("PEIATVF") is currently requesting proposals for a part-time contract Executive Director. The Federation is looking to expand and evolve to take the Federation to the next level. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to request a submission from various candidates, conduct a fair and ...
The primary deliverable of this project is the development of a three-year Tourism Workforce Action Plan for Prince Edward Island. The Action Plan has been designed to offer tangible and measurable goals, objectives and actions that will address the gaps, challenges, and opportunities emerging through the project consultation and research.
The Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island (TIAPEI) was officially formed in 1980. Industry professionals felt there was a great need to have a provincial organization, which could represent all geographical regions and sectors within the tourism industry. The newly formed organization would provide programs and projects to ...
Typically, the industry provides 15,000 to 17,000 full-time, part-time, seasonal, and year-round jobs. According to Tourism HR Canada, in December 2023 PEI had 7,000 full-time and part-time employees working in Tourism. Prince Edward Island tourism employment accounted for 8.5 percent of all employment in the province. Food and beverage services was the largest employer in the sector, and …