PEI Season Extension/Winter Tourism Best Practice Mission

When: November 20-25, 2024 Where: Gaspésie Region, Quebec Cost: Eligible expenses -75% funded (50% from Best Practice Mission program, 25% from Tourism PEI)   This Best Practice Mission is designed to explore new creative innovative products to that align with the 3 pillars of the PEI Winter Strategy: Personal Enrichment Canada’s Food Island First Class…

Read More

Parks Canada Stakeholder Update – Roof work at Green Gables House

October, 21, 2024 Parks Canada would like to inform you of some important maintenance work happening at Green Gables Heritage Place in October and November. Chimney work will take place at the house starting on October 21. Between October 21 and 31 the house will remain open daily from 9am to 5pm, but visitors should…

Read More

Career Compass: Navigating Success Through Mentorship

Do you want to Inspire the Next Generation? – Join Us as a Mentor at the Workforce Alliance Connectors Event! *This is an open invitation to Tourism Operators looking to share their expertise with students looking to expand their industry knowledge.*  We are thrilled to invite you to become a mentor at Workforce Alliance’s Mentorship Connectors…

Read More

International Symposium on Destination Stewardship – Destination Canada

Destination Canada is excited to be hosting an International Symposium on Destination Stewardship from November 6-8, 2023, at the Canadian Museum of History, in Gatineau, Québec. Registration is officially opened. This three-day event will bring together global thought leaders, stakeholders, partners, and knowledge keepers from diverse sectors for a unique discussion on redefining tourism and destination stewardship. Building on the…

Read More

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Online Recruitment Fair

Confederation Trail Midgell

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) office at the Canadian Embassy in France is organizing an online recruitment fair to connect Canadian employers with qualified French-speaking and bilingual international candidates in the Tourism-Hospitality-Culinary sector. If you are an employer with job openings in this sector, in provinces or territories other than Quebec, you are…

Read More

Air Canada and ALPA Reach Tentative Agreement on a New Four-Year Contract

September 15, 2024 Air Canada today said it has reached a tentative, four-year collective agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing more than 5,200 pilots at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge. The new agreement recognizes the contributions and professionalism of Air Canada’s pilot group, while providing a framework for the future growth…

Read More

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Orange Shirt Day

As we approach Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous PEI invites businesses to lead by example, supporting Epekwitk (PEI) Indigenous artists and communities. By participating in Orange Shirt Day, you can make a meaningful impact, while also helping to raise awareness about the legacy of residential schools in Canada.…

Read More

Fall Flavours Returns This September, Tickets Available Now!

FALL FLAVOURS FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY SOBEYS RETURNS WITH EXPANDED CALENDAR SHOWCASING THE BEST OF CANADA’S FOOD ISLAND!   CHARLOTTETOWN – Prince Edward Island, Canada’s Food Island, is once again set to host a world-class culinary experience, as the award-winning Fall Flavours Food and Drink Festival presented by Sobeys returns for its sixteenth…

Read More

New visitor offer at Oceanview in PEI National Park

August 27, 2024 Parks Canada is pleased to provide visitors with a new visitor offer at Oceanview in PEI National Park. Completed in June 2024, this new lookout platform features interpretive panels and seating. While it is beautiful and getting rave reviews, possibly the best-kept secret about this viewing platform is the outstanding view of…

Read More

Emerit Certification Courses Updated and Re-Launched

Setting the standard for nearly 30 years, Emerit offers resources designed by industry, for industry. Just updated and relaunched for 2024, Emerit programs reflect the most current skills, knowledge, and practices required to ensure Canada’s tourism workforce remains a competitive world leader. Emerit training and certification are based on National Occupational Standards (NOS) and are…

Read More