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For questions about the content of workshops or suggested topics, please contact the Strategy, Evaluation and Industry Investment division of Tourism PEI at 368-5540.
In PEI TIAPEI is the official supplier of numerous products and training services. They offer professional certification programs, employee training resources, business management resources and national occupation standards through the E-merit program. They also offer training for individuals to enter the tourism workforce and a ready to work program, which can provide subsidies to employers. Visit TIAPEI’s website for details on Professional Development programs.
The Total Market Readiness Program (TMR) is a comprehensive professional development exercise for tourism operators. It involves two mentoring sessions with industry experts, a customized tool box to assist the operator in implementing changes and a mystery shop to assess the business. The Five-Year Strategy called for the development of this program in PEI and TIAPEI is leading the implementation. The first phase of the program has begun with 28 operators from across the Island in various sectors taking part. Phase two of the program will begin in the fall of 2007. For more information visit TIAPEI’s website.
Tourism PEI offers subsidization for members of regional tourism associations to attend Atlantic Canada Best Practice Missions that are in line with the priorities in the Five-Year Strategy for Tourism Development. A complete list of missions is on the Tourism Best Practice website. Each attendee is required to give a presentation to their regional tourism membership to convey the best practices in other jurisdictions.
Tourism PEI offers subsidization to tourism regions to attend the Gros Morne Institute of Sustainable Tourism (GMIST) ‘Edge of the Wedge’ Program. This three day course focuses on culture and heritage, the arts, music, food and cuisine, and nature-based experiences. Two tourism regions in PEI have taken part in this program and product ideas have already been implemented. Visit the GMIST website to learn more about this hands-on course.
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