The Promotion of Tourism Prince Edward Island Style
A brief presented to Hon. Gilbert R. Clements, Minister of Tourism, Parks and Conservation

Publisher:  The Socail Action Commission Diocese of Charlottetown, Charlottetown
Year Published:  1975   First Published:  1975
Pages:  8pp  
Resource Type:  Article/Report/Letter
Cx Number:  CX248

Critique of the impact of tourism and its promotion on the people of P.E.I.

Abstract:  This brief attempts to critique the impact of tourism and its promotion on the people and economy of P.E.I. As the brief states: "Our concern is that we may be pushed into a model of tourist development which is not in the best interests of the Island." The brief argues that tourism can be an asset only if it is developed within the existing socia-economic structure of P.E.I. The economy of P.E.I is primarily based on agriculture and fishing. Tourism is considered and "extra" in terms of land use and priority.

Since land is a limited and valuable resource, the brief strongly argues that agriculture and not tourism be given top priority in land use. The brief also assesses the impact of tourism on the life-style and values of P.E.I. society.

Subject Headings

• Prince Edward Island
• Tourism
• Tourism Industry
• Tourism Promotion