Early season tourism statistics released by the province this week show an increase in several major categories through May compared to the same period last year.
In addition to a rise in licensed accommodations, there was a 4.6 per cent increase in overnight stays, a 3.4 per cent increase in non-resident bridge traffic, and a 3.8 per cent increase in room nights sold.
Passenger traffic at the Charlottetown Airport dipped slightly with a 0.5 per cent decrease, non-member rounds at local golf courses were down 17.5 per cent through the early part of the season, and traffic at Northumberland Ferries was down 16.1 per cent.