Licensed Tourism Accommodations

Tourism PEI is responsible to license all tourism establishments (accommodations), including fixed roof and campgrounds, as outlined in the Tourism Industry Act and regulations. This legislation defines a tourism establishment as:

"an establishment that provides temporary accommodation for a guest for a continuous period of less than one month, and includes a building, structure or place in which accommodation or lodging, with or without food, is furnished for a price to travellers such as a cabin, cottage, housekeeping unit, hotel, lodge, motel, inn, hostel, bed and breakfast establishment, resort, travel trailer, travel trailer park, recreational vehicle park, houseboat, camping cabin and campground."

Licensing

What is required to license a PEI tourism establishment?

The requirements to be an operator or a licensed tourism establishment in Prince Edward Island, as defined by provincial legislation and regulations, are outlined at Starting a Tourism Accommodation (link is external).

What is the purpose of licensing PEI tourism establishments?

The Tourism PEI licensing program focuses on safety, cleanliness, education and prevention measures for fixed roof accommodations and campgrounds. This program protects consumers and Prince Edward Island's reputation as a quality destination. Tourism PEI and industry partners are extremely proud of the quality of our accommodations and work together to ensure our visitors enjoy the best possible vacation based on quality services and memorable experiences.

What happens to a tourism operation that does not meet requirements?

An operation or operator is non-compliant when one or more of the conditions required for licensing is not met as outlined in the Tourism Industry Act.

If after two months of compliance protocols and correspondence including phone calls, e-mails, letters and registered letters, an operator has not met the conditions of licence, the operation will be listed as non-compliant. Tourism PEI is then required to begin the process to revoke the licence to operate the tourism accommodation or to issue a fine as an unlicensed tourism establishment.

If an operation is listed as non-compliant and then meets the conditions of licence, the non-compliant listing is removed immediately and the establishment is listed in the licensed accommodation section (tourism inspection reports).

Contact:

For inquiries regarding Tourist Establishment Licensing, contact:

Industry Support Line
Toll-free: 1-866-213-7521