October 3, 2014 - Charlottetown, PEI - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and PEI Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson today announced combined funding of $96,956 to help Tourism Summerside increase visitation to the area.
This investment will allow Tourism Summerside to undertake marketing initiatives to promote the City of Summerside as a four-season tourist destination, while working with local tourism stakeholders to develop tourism attractions in the region for visitors to enjoy.
Quick Facts:
- The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Business Development Program, provided funding of $21,956 to support this project. The Government of Prince Edward Island through the Department of Tourism and Culture provided an additional $75,000 to this initiative.
- Tourism Summerside is a not-for-profit organization that fosters tourism growth in the area by developing, promoting and marketing various tourism destinations and experiences.
- Summerside is the gateway to the North Cape Coastal Drive promoting visitation to the City of Summerside as well as Western Prince Edward Island.
Quotes:
“Our Government understands that tourism plays a significant role in our local economy. We are pleased to support Tourism Summerside in its efforts to promote the area as a top tourist destination and develop tourism products for visitors to enjoy.”
- The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
“Tourism Summerside works very hard to promote key assets that help drive visitation to the city, and to the province’s western gateway. We are proud to partner with Tourism Summerside as it strives to make the city a top of mind destination for tourists coming to Prince Edward Island.”
- The Honourable Robert Henderson, PEI Minister of Tourism and Culture
“As the gateway to the North Cape Coastal Drive, investment in the tourism industry in Summerside has the ability to motivate visitation. Tourism Summerside will increase visitation in our region in 2014 through product development and marketing initiatives that support ACOA and Province of PEI tourism strategies.”
- Mr. Duke Cormier, President, Tourism Summerside
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Contacts:
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Rob Moore
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Katie MacNevin
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-626-2878
Andrew Sprague
PEI Dept of Tourism and Culture
902-566-5535
