Tourism PEI News
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Viking Polaris arrival signals the beginning of a promising 2025 cruise season at Port Charlottetown
Port Charlottetown has officially launched its highly anticipated 2025 cruise season with the arrival of the Viking Polaris, signaling the start of what is expected to be the second-largest season in the port’s history.
PEI sets new tourism record with 1.7M visitors in 2024
Prince Edward Island is celebrating after recording a big year for tourism, setting new annual records for visitation and economic impact on the island.
YYG reports another year of record passenger numbers
The Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. announces a second consecutive year of record-breaking passenger travel at YYG Charlottetown Airport in 2024.
ACAT US Consumer Research Results
According to a recent survey conducted for the Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism, travellers in the United States are showing strong intentions to visit Canada within the next two years.
Record cruise ship numbers for Port Charlottetown
Port Charlottetown reports that the recent cruise ship season topped the record-setting numbers from 2019, signalling a full recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic years.
PEI Provincial Parks getting $10M in upgrades
The province has set aside $10 million in its capital budget over the next five years for its eight provincially owned campgrounds and 13 day parks.
NHL holds Partner Summit in Prince Edward Island
The NHL hosted nearly 50 partner representatives and nearly 140 guests from across North America for Crease To The Coast: 2024 NHL Partner Summit in Prince Edward Island this week. The meeting was part of the NHL's…
New online search feature for licensed tourism accommodations
Tourism PEI is pleased to offer a new online Licensed Tourism Accommodations Search. You can use this tool to find licensed accommodations and campgrounds. Search by business name, address and/or community. Results will…
Government of Prince Edward Island News
Province recognized with national award for sport tourism
Tourism PEI has been awarded Sport Tourism Canada’s (STC) Sport Event Partnership of the Year for its activation at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February 2025.
Prince Edward Island celebrates record-breaking 2025 tourism season
Prince Edward Island is celebrating another outstanding tourism year in 2025, reaching record highs in visitation, visitor spending and overnight stays for the second year in a row.
Be Fire Smart & Water Wise
Prince Edward Island's minister responsible for forestry has issued a fire closure order that bans all fires in the province, including campfires, until further notice.
Confederation Trail recommendations available online
Recommendations from a user group review about the future use of the Confederation Trail are now available.
Province hosting workshops on Confederation Trail use
In-person workshops will take place across the province starting October 30. The public is encouraged to attend a workshop to share recommendations, personal stories and comments about the Confederation Trail. Anyone…
Prince Edward Island receives 2022 Skift IDEA Award for pandemic response
Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, Hon. Bloyce Thompson congratulates the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island and Tourism PEI for receiving a 2022 Skift IDEA Award for the Safe Haven program.
New members on Tourism PEI Board
The Tourism PEI Board of Directors welcomed three new members this month.
Minimum wage to increase
Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 70 cents to $13.70 per hour on April 1, 2022.
Earned Media Coverage
Read what's being said about Prince Edward Island in top national and international publications and outlets.
Boston Herald
"There I found breathtaking beauty, more activities than I could fit in on a first trip, and possibly the nicest people I’ve come across in years. PEI lives up to the dream.” - Moira McCarthy (Nov 9, 2025)
Lonely Planet
Prince Edward Island named one of "The 7 best places to visit this fall in North Americas" by the Lonely Planet (Sept 29, 2025)
The Good Stuff with Mary Berg
Mary Berg learned the ins and outs of lobster and mackerel fishing with Perry Gotell of Tranquility Cove Adventures. (Sept 8, 2025)