The Department of Tourism and Culture has recently updated our corporate website to help you better understand the programs and services we have to offer. In an effort to communicate what we currently do and our plans for the future, we welcome you to explore the website. This site will also link you to additional information about the Prince Edward Island tourism industry. If you are a visitor looking for tourism information about travelling to Prince Edward Island, please visit www.tourismpei.com.
New Prince Edward Island Convention Centre Announced
PHOTO: Stewart Jolliffe, Regional VP of Delta Hotels Atlantic Canada, Minister Richard Brown of Environment Energy and Forestry, and Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Vessey
A new $17.5 million, 36,000 square foot convention centre to be developed on the historic Charlottetown waterfront will significantly increase the province's capacity to host major conferences and conventions, a fast-growing sector of Prince Edward Island's tourism industry. Premier Robert Ghiz joined with representatives of the federal government, the Mi'kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island and the province's tourism industry to announce this new project.
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LIVE! with Regis and Kelly
This summer, top-rated morning talk show "LIVE! with Regis and Kelly" is heading north to Canada's east coast for four shows from Prince Edward Island, airing July 12-15, 2010.
Press Release: Province to Build Awareness of the Prince Edward Island Brand With the Live! with Regis and Kelly Show
Tourism PEI Connections July 2010
In the second edition of the Department of Tourism and Culture's Connections newsletter, we have highlighted some wonderful initiatives that are happening across the province during the next few months. With LIVE! with Regis and Kelly, the Cavendish Beach Music Festival, and culinary as our 2010 theme, these are just a few reasons why visitors are thinking of Prince Edward Island as their next vacation destination. The Department values the partnership we have built with industry and recognizes the importance of working together to make a difference in growing this sector. It's an exciting time of year, and I would like to take this opportunity to wish the Prince Edward Island tourism industry a very prosperous 2010 season.
Honourable Robert Vessey
Minister of Tourism and Culture Prince Edward Island
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