“Tourism is nearly a $1 billion industry in Prince Edward Island. It brings new money into our economy, powering jobs, strengthening communities, and helping fund the vital services that Islanders rely on every day. Tourism supports PEI.”
— Corryn Clemence, CEO TIAPEI
It helps fund your healthcare, schools, and the services you rely on every day.
Tourism is a $988 million industry. That’s nearly $1 billion flowing into Prince Edward Island’s economy.
That money helps fund healthcare, education, roads, and the public services Islanders rely on every day.
- It powers jobs.
- It supports communities.
- It helps pay for the services Islanders rely on every day.
Tourism contributes over 12% of PEI’s GDP, making it one of the Island’s largest economic drivers.
*Tourism brings in $988.4 million to PEI. Source: Destination Canada Data Collective.
Tourism Powers Your PEI
Tourism isn’t just about visitors.
It helps support the services Islanders rely on every day.
Tourism is an investment, not an expense.
And like any investment, it delivers a return.
It’s one of PEI’s key export industries, bringing new money into the province that wouldn’t otherwise be here.
Every dollar spent by a visitor flows through the Island’s economy, supporting businesses, creating jobs, and generating provincial sales tax.
Tourism doesn’t take from PEI.
It brings new money in and helps grow it.
When tourism grows, provincial sales tax grows.
That revenue is reinvested into PEI, funding the services Islanders rely on.
When PEI benefits, Islanders benefit.
Investing in Tourism Delivers Results for PEI
In 2025, PEI saw 12.4% growth in visitor spending, nearly 3x the national average (4.4%). Strategic investments are driving real results for the Island.
More visitors lead to more spending.
More spending leads to more revenue for PEI.
More revenue means more investment in the services Islanders rely on.
Where do Tourism Dollars Go?
Visitor spending doesn’t stop at hotels, restaurants, or attractions.
It moves through the entire Island economy, supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and generating income for operators and employees across PEI.
That money is earned here and spent here, supporting families, communities, and local businesses.
At the same time, it generates provincial sales tax that is reinvested into:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Roads and infrastructure
- Public services across PEI
Tourism helps pay for the services Islanders depend on every day.
Because it brings new money into the Island and puts it to work for Islanders.
