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Tourism Talk is hosted by Corryn Clemence, CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island. Tourism isn't just about visitors. It's jobs. Investment. Opportunity. It's a driving force behind a stronger economy and vibrant communities across the Island. This podcast brings you inside the conversations that matter. The ones influencing where tourism is headed next. Each episode features candid, real-world discussions with government leaders, national voices, and operators on the ground. Together, they unpack what's shaping the industry today and what it will take to stay competitive tomorrow. If tourism touches your business or your community, this is a conversation worth your time.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Tourism Talk podcast

Tourism Talk: EP 06 - Doug Newson

2026/11/02

Doug Newson — Connecting PEI to What’s NextCharlottetown Airport Authority CEO Doug Newson joins us to talk about summer results, the airport’s $44-million terminal expansion, and what stronger air connections mean for PEI. We explore the airport’s community impact and how partnerships can help grow tourism beyond the summer months.

Tourism Talk: EP 05 - Premier Rob Lantz

2026/10/26

Premier Rob Lantz — Tourism and PEI’s Economic FutureWe launch Season 2 with Premier Rob Lantz to explore tourism’s role in PEI’s economy. From tariffs and tourism’s value as an export industry to growing beyond summer, we discuss how government and industry can work together to create more opportunities for Islanders.

Tourism Talk: EP 04 - Kent MacDonald

2026/06/19

Tourism doesn't move forward by accident. It takes leadership, collaboration, and a shared vision for where we want to go as an industry. Over the past several years, Prince Edward Island has seen what can happen when industry and government work together toward common goals. From the 5-Year Tourism Strategy to innovative partnerships that have raised PEI's profile, the tourism sector continues to build momentum and deliver results. On Episode 4 of Tourism Talk, Corryn Clemence sits down with Kent MacDonald, CEO of Tourism PEI, to discuss the relationships, strategic investments, and collaborative efforts helping shape the future of tourism on Prince Edward Island.

Tourism Talk: EP 03 - Kendra Mills

2026/06/12

In Episode 3 of Tourism Talk host Corryn Clemence sits down with Kendra Mills, Co-owner of Brackley Bay Oysters, to explore the powerful connections between Prince Edward Island's fishing, farming, and tourism industries. From food tourism and authentic visitor experiences to the growing concern surrounding MSX and its impact on the oyster sector, this conversation offers valuable insights into how PEI's traditional industries help shape the Island's tourism economy and why those connections matter.

Tourism Talk: EP 02 - David MacKenzie

2026/05/29

In this episode of Tourism Talk, host Corryn Clemence sits down with longtime tourism leader David MacKenzie to reflect on a career that helped shape tourism on Prince Edward Island. From Tourism PEI to the Confederation Centre to Red Shores, David shares lessons on leadership, resilience, growth, and the future of tourism on the Island. As he prepares for retirement, this conversation offers insight, perspective, and advice for the next generation of tourism operators and leaders.

Tourism Talk: EP 01 - Sebastian Benedict

2026/05/15

A national perspective. Real impact here at home. Episode one of Tourism Talk features Sebastian Benedict, President and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC). This conversation explores how national trends are shaping tourism on Prince Edward Island, where the opportunities are, and where we need to focus. Because what happens nationally drives what we build and grow right here on PEI.

Tourism Talk - Trailer

2026/05/12