Prince Edward Island ends NHL tourism marketing partnership
What happened
Prince Edward Island will not renew its tourism marketing partnership with the National Hockey League when the three-year agreement expires at the end of 2026. Tourism Minister Ernie Hudson announced the decision, noting the partnership, which began in February 2024, cost taxpayers about $7.75 million. The deal provided the province access to the league's marketing channels, including digital advertisements and social media exposure.
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Why it matters
The non-renewal signals a shift in the province's tourism strategy, despite the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island calling for the deal's continuation. The province had cited rising tourism numbers as evidence of the partnership's benefits, while opposition parties have called for the partnership to end.
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Who's involved
- Prince Edward IslandThe province ending the marketing partnership
- Ernie HudsonTourism Minister who announced the non-renewal of the deal
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The entities involved
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Prince Edward Island
main island of province of Prince Edward Island
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Ernie Hudson
Canadian politician elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in 2019
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