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.

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 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.