Meet PEI

What Meet PEI does

Meet PEI is a not-for-profit Destination Management Organization (DMO) founded in 2012 and headquartered in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The organization provides free end-to-end business event planning services to meeting planners, including venue and accommodation sourcing, RFP coordination, transportation and entertainment booking, delegate gift coordination, and on-site support. It serves national and regional associations, corporate groups, and professional meeting planners across verticals such as agribusiness, life sciences, sustainability, and corporate events.

The organization's core digital platforms are the Planner's Toolkit, a searchable online directory of 196 vetted member businesses across eight vendor categories (venues, accommodations, food and drink, experiences, entertainment, transportation, event services, and retail/gifts), and the Virtual Delegate Bag, a progressive web application powering the Show Your Badge and Come Early Stay Late discount programs. Supporting offerings include the Big Fish in a Small Pond welcome program for 400+ delegate events, the PEI On Your Own Time FAM tour program, the PEI Business Events Hosting Grant, a golf incentive program, and a sustainability guide.

Meet PEI's business model is funded by tiered annual membership fees from local businesses (ranging from $400 to $1,000+ depending on category, with sponsorship upgrades from $800 to $6,500), supplemented by government partnerships with Tourism PEI, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and municipal governments. The organization operates as a sales-led, relationship-driven GTM motion targeting meeting planners through RFPs, familiarization tours, industry tradeshows (CMEE, CSAE), a Local Leaders referral network, and content marketing. Business events facilitated through Meet PEI generate an estimated $21-23 million in annual economic impact for Prince Edward Island, with an average of 155 meetings and 20,000 attendees hosted per year.

Name

Meet PEI

Legal name

Meet PEI

Website

https://meetpei.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meet PEI is a not-for-profit Destination Management Organization providing free business event planning services for Prince Edward Island, connecting meeting planners with 196+ vetted local member businesses via the Planner's Toolkit, Virtual Delegate Bag app, and full-service RFP coordination.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Destination Management Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Destination Management (Ground Handling & Onsite Operations) (THAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

MICE & Event DMCs (Meetings/Incentives/Conferences) (THAKAEAB)

Keywords

• Destination management services
• Business event planning
• Convention bureau services
• Meeting planner support
• Conference coordination services

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlottetown

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Free Services to Meeting Planners: Meet PEI provides all services free of charge to anyone planning a business event on Prince Edward Island. This includes venue sourcing, proposal collection, transportation arrangements, entertainment booking, delegate gift coordination, and on-site support. The organization is funded through membership fees from local businesses (accommodations, venues, restaurants, service providers) and government partnerships/affiliations.
2. Membership Fees: Local businesses pay annual membership fees to be listed in the Planner's Toolkit and receive leads: Accommodations/Venues at $22/room or $400 minimum, Restaurants at $400-$550, Convention Services at $400, Transportation at $400-$1000. Sponsorship upgrades range from $800-$6,500 for additional marketing and event access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Meet PEI is a not-for-profit Destination Management Organization (DMO) for Prince Edward Island that provides free end-to-end event planning services to meeting planners organizing business events on the island. Its core offerings include a searchable Planner's Toolkit directory of 196 vetted local member businesses, RFP submission and coordination services, familiarization tours, and on-site support for conferences, conventions, and corporate meetings. The organization generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by local PEI businesses (accommodations, venues, restaurants, and service providers) and sponsorship upgrades.

Product overview

Meet PEI is a Destination Management Organization (DMO) for Prince Edward Island that operates as a business events bureau. The core platform consists of the Planner's Toolkit, a searchable directory of 196+ member businesses, and the Virtual Delegate Bag progressive web app for conference attendee engagement. Additional offerings include RFP submission services, the Big Fish in a Small Pond welcome program (for 400+ delegate events), Come Early Stay Late and Show Your Badge discount programs, golf incentive coordination, sustainability guidance, and a membership program. The organization provides free services to meeting planners and generates revenue through membership fees from local businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planner's Toolkit A comprehensive online directory and planning platform featuring 196+ member businesses across 8 categories (venues, accommodations, food & drink, experiences, entertainment, retail/gifts, transportation, event services). Enables meeting planners to search, filter, and connect with PEI service providers.
• Virtual Delegate Bag A progressive web application (PWA) available at delegatebag.ca that provides conference delegates with access to Show Your Badge and Come Early Stay Late discount programs, featuring offers from member businesses.
• Request for Proposals (RFP) Service A free service connecting meeting planners with PEI venues, accommodations, and suppliers. Planners submit RFPs through the website and receive proposals from local partners.
• Big Fish in a Small Pond Welcome Program A complimentary welcome package for conferences with 400+ delegates, including airport welcome booths, custom signage, streetlight banners, PEI marquee letters, and access to the Virtual Delegate Bag.
• Come Early, Stay Late Program A pre- and post-travel incentive program designed to encourage conference delegates to extend their PEI visit, featuring exclusive offers from member accommodations and attractions.
• Show Your Badge Program A year-round discount program allowing conference attendees to receive special promotions at member establishments by displaying their conference badge.
• PEI On Your Own Time FAM Tour A familiarization tour program offering qualifying meeting planners (for 400+ delegate conferences) complimentary round-trip airfare (up to $1,000), hotel accommodation (up to 2 nights), personalized itineraries, and hosted meals to experience PEI venues and services.
• Golf Incentive Program A specialized program connecting meeting planners with PEI's golf courses and resorts for incentive gatherings, featuring partnerships with courses like The Links at Crowbush Cove, Glasgow Hills, and Fox Meadow Golf Course.
• Sustainability Guide A comprehensive guide offering 9 sustainability tips for event planners, covering transportation, accommodations, dining, waste management, energy efficiency, and responsible meetings practices on PEI.
• Membership Program A membership platform with tiered pricing for accommodations, venues, tours, transportation, dining, and convention services, offering benefits including lead generation, web profiles, program inclusion, and networking opportunities.
• PEI Business Events Hosting Grant A funding program providing financial support to organizations hosting business events on PEI that bring economic benefits and promote the island as a business event destination.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Tourism PEIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment tourism agency and primary funder/partner of Meet PEI. Provides promotional support, funding opportunities, and coordinates destination marketing efforts for PEI's business events sector.
• City of CharlottetowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapital city municipality that supports business events through convention center access, promotional materials, and economic growth initiatives.
• City of SummersidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond largest city on PEI offering over 500 guest rooms, nearly 96,000 sq ft of meeting space, and collaborative hosting programs for business events.
• Discover CharlottetownmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDestination marketing organization for Charlottetown, providing promotional support and coordination for events in PEI's capital city.
• Explore SummersidemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDestination marketing organization for Summerside, supporting business event promotion in PEI's second largest city.
• Tourism Industry Association of PEI (TIAPEI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association representing PEI tourism businesses, providing advocacy and coordination for Meet PEI membership and sector development.
• Golf PEImajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf destination marketing organization offering 'unsurpassed local knowledge' for helping planners select golf courses and accommodations for incentive programs.
• Points East Coastal DriveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional tourism association promoting the Points East region (wine and spirit capital of PEI, Chef Michael Smith's The Inn at Bay Fortune).
• North Cape Coastal DriveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional tourism association for 'Up West' PEI, known for breathtaking vistas, world-famous oysters, and cultural experiences.
• Central Coastal RegionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional tourism association for the Central Coastal/Red Sands Shore area featuring sandy beaches, charming towns, and pastoral landscapes.
• Air CanadamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerYear-round direct flights from Toronto and Montreal to Charlottetown, providing accessible air access for meeting delegates.
• Porter AirlinesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerYear-round daily non-stop flights from Ottawa, expanding accessibility for eastern Canadian meeting delegates.
• Flair AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeasonal direct flights from Toronto, providing budget-friendly access options for delegates.
• WestJetmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeasonal direct flights from Calgary and Edmonton for western Canadian delegates; also offers Meeting & Convention Travel program for event discounts.
• Avis Budget GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar rental partner offering up to 30% off Avis PAY NOW rates for business event attendees through exclusive offers.
• Northumberland FerriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFerry service between Caribou, Nova Scotia and Wood Islands, PEI (May-December), 75-minute crossing as alternative access option.
• CTMA FerriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFerry service between Souris, PEI and Îles de la Madeleine, accommodating 750 passengers and 200+ vehicles for 5-hour crossing.
• Second HarvestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian food rescue organization that Meet PEI recommends for sustainable event planning to donate surplus food to those in need.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Destination Canada: National Canadian DMO responsible for international promotion of Canada as a destination, indirectly competing for inbound business events and sharing membership with DMOs like Meet PEI.
• Tourism PEI: Provincial tourism agency and primary funder/strategic partner of Meet PEI; covers leisure + business tourism for the entire island, providing broader destination marketing that Meet PEI's business-events focus complements.
• Tourism Toronto: Large Canadian urban DMO with extensive meetings/events infrastructure, frequently competing with Meet PEI for association convention bids but at materially greater scale and air access.

Regional players

• Explore Edmonton: Canadian municipal DMO offering free meeting planning services similar to Meet PEI, targeting association and corporate events in the Western Canadian market where Meet PEI only has seasonal flight access.

Others

• Tourism Industry Association of PEI (TIAPEI): PEI tourism industry association and Meet PEI partner, representing member businesses and providing sector advocacy that complements Meet PEI's DMO role.
• Meetings Mean Business Canada: National industry coalition (with Meet PEI's Executive Director on its board) promoting the economic value of meetings, events, and business travel across Canada.

Direct peers

• Tourism Nova Scotia: Provincial DMO for neighboring Nova Scotia, providing meeting and event planning support similar to Meet PEI's mandate. Comparable Atlantic Canadian scale and same target customer base of association/corporate meeting planners.
• Tourism New Brunswick: Provincial DMO for New Brunswick with comparable scale and a similar meetings/events mandate to Meet PEI, competing for the same Canadian association rotation cycle.
• Discover Charlottetown: DMO for PEI's capital city, coordinating events and promoting Charlottetown as a destination. Operates at the municipal level and overlaps with Meet PEI on city-level business events, sharing partner relationships.
• Destination Halifax: Atlantic Canadian DMO offering free event planning services for Halifax/Nova Scotia, directly competing with Meet PEI for association and corporate event RFPs in the Atlantic Canada corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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