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Become a Local PEI Champion

PEI Local Champion

As Islanders we are all proud of Prince Edward Island, and often boast that it's the best place to live, work and play. It's also a great place to host a meeting, convention or sporting event with your peers!

Discover new meeting and convention ideas with our enthusiastic and experienced sales team. We'll help you put together a competitive package based on your needs, adding to it the unique experiences of the “Gentle Island”.

The PEI Convention Partnership is an extension of our partners, here to help assist you in planning your next meeting or convention.

Becoming a Local Champion is easy. Simply invite a group you know to host their next meeting, convention or sporting event on PEI and then pass this information onto the PEI Convention Partnership and let us assist with the details. We only ask that you endorse, influence and champion our efforts to close the sale!

Personally invite and influence these coleagues to meet on PEI and in return, enjoy the instant reward of two tickets to one of the many great festivals.

Become the next Local PEI Champion today!

Who are Local PEI Champions?
What is the Economic Spin-off of hosting a meeting, convention, or sporting event on PEI?
Why become a Local PEI Champion?
How can the PEI Convention Partnership assist?
How to qualify for free rewards!

Click here to submit a lead

Who are Local PEI Champions?

Anyone and everyone! We want people who are involved or know of local, regional, national or international groups to invite these associates/colleagues to Prince Edward Island for their next meeting, convention or sporting event. The Prince Edward Island Convention Partnership needs YOU to extend the personal invitation to the group. We will then support your effort assisting with the fine details. Call us at 902-368-3688 or send us and email to info@seasidesocial.com today to give us a lead.

What is the Economic Spin-off of hosting a meeting, convention or sporting event on PEI?

A meeting of 50 delegates generates $46,600 to the economy, 250 delegates equals $233,000. This modest figure does not include transportation, pre and post vacation spending, companion spending or exhibitor spending.

In 2008, meetings and conventions generated over $19M to the Prince Edward Island economy.

Why become a Local PEI Champion?

  • Past participants agree that hosting a meeting is personally gratifying as current skills are enjanced and new skills developed.
  • Local colleagues have the opportunity to attend educational and professional development meetings as a result of hosting a meeting on PEI.
  • Delegates from across Canada (and beyond) are delighted to come to PEI, usually sighting it as their best conference ever. PEI enjoys a 10-15% higher attendance rate than meetings hosted elsewhere.
  • PEI Convention Partnership hosts an annual Recognition Reception to honor Local PEI Champions for their dedication and hard work in inviting and organizing a meeting, convention or sporting event on PEI.

How can The PEI Convention Partnership assist?

  • Complimentary services
  • Comprehensive bid proposals
  • Site inspections
  • Gather proposals for guest rooms and meeting space
  • Supplementary Services
  • Come Early, Stay Late Program - Professional advice and exclusive offers on Gentle Island leisure travel options
  • Meeting Planner's Guide (available in hardcopy or electronic)
  • Pull-up Display; Promotional Material; Videos, and Photo CD's

How to qualify for free rewards!

  • Must be a resident of Prince Edward Island
  • Must have a key role in influencing & championing the lead to confirmed business.
  • Must contact the PEI Convention Partnership at 902-368-3688 with complete details about the lead or complete the online lead form at www.seasidesocial.com/campion . The PEI Local Champion agrees to be available for further information, discussion, and consultation throughout the sales process.
  • Business currently on the books (either as proposed, tentative, or confirmed) and meetings/conventions held annually on PEI are not eligible.
  • Although all leads are appreciated, instant rewards are only applicable to business with a minimum of 10 room nights and a minimum two night stay.
  • Ongoing leads are always welcome, however, to be applicable for these rewards, all leads must be received by phone or in writing by the PEI Convention Partnership no later than April 1, 2010