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Nicholas Carson Assumes Role as New Chair for Hotel Association of Canada March 31, 2010 – Ottawa, ON – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) announces that Nicholas Carson has assumed the role of Chair of the HAC Board of Directors. Mr. Carson’s new role is effective immediately. more Best Western Summit considers ‘new normal’ | Canadian Travel Press | March 29, 2010 | Bob Mowat Canada’s Lodging Sector 2009 March 9, 2010 – Ottawa, ON – This study was completed by PKF Consulting Inc. on behalf of the Hotel Association of Canada. The 2008 results are based on Operating Revenue from PKF’s Trends in the hotel industry and PKF’s hotel industry supply database. Value-added, direct & indirect government Revenues, salaries & Wages and Employment have been based on the ratio’s reflected in HAC’s Economic Impact Model completed by the Conference Board of Canada in 2001. more Travel Intentions Survey Reveals ‘Green‘ Trends February 25, 2010 – Ottawa, ON – For the past six years, the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) has conducted a comprehensive survey of Canadian travel trends and intentions for the upcoming year. Unveiled during HAC’s Annual Conference and Trade Show in February, the results of this year’s survey revealed several important insights of great value with respect to a hotel’s sustainable initiatives. more Français HAC Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon Celebrates Industry Commitment February 8, 2010 – Ottawa, ON – On Thursday, February 4th, the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) celebrated its sixth year of industry achievements at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, with its annual Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence Program. more Français 2010 Canadian Travel Intentions Survey February 8, 2010 – Ottawa, ON – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) today released data from its 2010 Canadian Travel Intentions survey indicating that expected business travel is up three per cent from last year but leisure travel is down four per cent. more Français Tourism Performance for Canada (2009) January 20, 2010 – A summary of year-end tourism statistics including inbound numbers and revenue. more HAC Applauds Prime Minister in Achieving ADS with China December 3, 2009 – Ottawa, ON – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) congratulates Prime Minister Stephen Harper on his success in achieving Approved Destination Status for Canada from China. The announcement, made today following Harper’s meeting with Premier of China Wen Jiabao, means that it will now be easier for Chinese nationals to visit Canada. more Français Military Families Honoured by Canadian Hotels June 2, 2009 – Ottawa, ON – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is pleased to announce that more than 600 hotels nationwide are now participating in the Military Family Appreciation Program. Developed in 2008 in conjunction with the Department of National Defence, the Military Family Appreciation Program is a show of support by the Canadian lodging industry to Canada's Regular and Reserve Forces Members and their families. more Canadian Lodging Industry Embraces Environmental Initiatives April 20, 2009 – Ottawa, ON – In celebration of Earth Day the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) congratulates all the Canadian lodging properties that have undertaken efforts to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. These properties are emerging as true industry leaders at a time when the environment remains one of the top concerns on the minds of Canadians. more HAC Joins the Partnership for Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria April 2, 2009 – Ottawa, ON – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is pleased to announce that it has been confirmed as a network member of the United Nations backed Partnership for the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC Partnership). more Techno-Savvy Canadians are still Travelling in Canada in 2009 February 11, 2009 – Toronto, ON – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) today released data from its 2009 Canadian Travel Intentions survey indicating that despite the current economic crisis in Canada, 74 per cent of Canadians intend to travel in Canada either for business or leisure in 2009. more Les Canadiens techno-intuitifs voyagent toujours au Canada en 2009 Le 11 Février 2009 – Toronto, ON – L'association des hôtels du Canada (AHC) a aujourd'hui publié des données de son enquête canadienne de 2009 intentions de voyage indiquant que même en dépit de la crise économique courante au Canada, 74 pour cent des Canadiens ont l'intention de voyager au Canada pour affaires ou loisirs en 2009. suite Green Key Eco-Rating Program Partners with Meetings & Incentive Travel (M&IT) January 20, 2009 – Ottawa, ON – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is pleased to announce a partnership with Meetings & Incentive Travel (M&IT) magazine that will promote the HAC’s Green Key Eco-Rating program to the meetings and events industry. more CITQ Conducts Quebec GK Inspections January 13, 2009 – Longueuil – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) and the Corporation de l'industrie touristique du Québec (CITQ) today announced that they have signed an agreement regarding the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, aimed at promoting environmentally friendly practices in the tourist accommodation industry. Under this agreement the HAC gives the CITQ the mandate to visit and certify all establishments in Quebec participating in the Green Key program. more Communique Cle Verte Janvier 2009 Le 13 Janvier 2009 – Longueuil – L’Association des hôtels du Canada (AHC) et la Corporation de l’industrie touristique du Québec (CITQ) ont annoncé aujourd’hui la signature d’une entente de service relative à la certification Clé verte, programme visant à encourager les bonnes pratiques écologiques dans le secteur de l’hébergement touristique. En vertu de cette entente, l’AHC confie à la CITQ le mandat de visiter et certifier tous les établissements du Québec participant au programme de certification Clé verte. suite HAC Green Key Milestone Release December 23, 2008 – Ottawa – The Hotel Association of Canada’s Green Key Eco-Rating Program reached a milestone today as the signing of a group of properties brought program participation to just over the 1,000 member mark. more HAC Clé Verte Communique Etape Importante Le 23 Décembre 2008 – Ottawa – Le Programme Eco-Evaluation Clé Verte de l'Association des hôtels du Canada a atteint une étape importante aujourd'hui en tant que signature d'un groupe de propriétés a apporté la participation du programme juste au-dessus de la marque de 1,000 membres. suite Green Key & RéserVert, Partners in Quebec November 26, 2008 – Ottawa/Montreal – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) and the Quebec Hotel Association (QHA) join their voices to encourage hoteliers to reduce their ecological footprint by using one of the two offered in Quebec, Green Key or Réservert. more RéserVert et Clés Vertes, Partenaires au Québec Le 26 Novembre 2008 – Montréal/Ottawa – L’Association des hôteliers du Québec (AHQ) et l’Association des hôtels du Canada (AHC) unissent leurs voix afin d’amener une majorité d’hôteliers à réduire leur empreinte écologique à l’aide de l’un des deux programmes offerts au Québec, RéserVert et Clé Verte. suite HAC Green Key Eco-Rating Program Recognized by AAA November 17, 2008 – Ottawa – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is pleased to announce that Green Key rated hotels can now include their Key ratings in AAA/CAA travel guides. more Programme Eco-Evaluation Clé Verte de l’AHC Identifié par l’AAA Le 17 Novembre 2008 – Ottawa – L’association des hôtels du Canada (AHC) est heureuse d'annoncer que les hôtels évalués par Clé Verte peuvent maintenant inclure leurs évaluations principales dans les guides de voyage de l’AAA/CAA. suite Nominations are now open for the 2008 HAC Hall of Fame Awards and the Stephen Phillips Passion for Hospitality Bursary For more information click here Hotels Join the Election Campaign September 15, 2008 – Ottawa – In the midst of the national election campaign, Canada’s hotels are staging a campaign of their own – to tell the politicians that Canada needs new policies to support the travel sector at a time of declining demand. more Français Stop Sticking it to Us September 15, 2008 – Ottawa – The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and a coalition of like-minded associations including the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) launched “www.StopStickingItToUs.ca”, a national campaign against Big Credit Card companies and the banks that issue their cards that have been imposing skyrocketing hidden credit card fees on all Canadians. The campaign targets the more than $4.5 billion dollars worth of hidden credit card fees paid by Canadians each year. more Français Federal Government Announces Release of 2009 Accommodation Request for Standing Offer July 24, 2008 – Ottawa – Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) has released the 2009 Accommodation Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) for the Government of Canada employees on July 21, 2008. Properties must submit their offers no later than September 17, 2008 at 2:00 pm in order to have their offer considered for the 2009 Accommodation Directory. There is only one bidding period for the 2009 Directory and fax submission are no longer accepted, therefore please ensure you complete and submit your offer prior to the bid closing date. more Hotel Association of Canada Calls On Ottawa To Face New Tourism Reality July 14, 2008 – Ottawa – The Hotel Association of Canada has developed a new action plan entitled “Facing A New Reality”. HAC specifically calls on Ottawa to adopt an integrated program with an acceptance and recognition of the changing circumstances confronting the tourism sector, and ensure Canada can remain a competitive, high value travel destination.” more Military Family Appreciation Program Embraced by Canadian Hotels July 2, 2008 – Ottawa – The HAC Military Family Appreciation Program has been launched by the Hotel Association of Canada. In conjunction with the Department of National Defence, the program is designed to support Canada’s Regular and Reserve Forces members and their families by allowing hotels to show their support by offering a reduced room rate to members of the military and their immediate families. more Canadian Lodging Industry Takes Environment To Heart April 20, 2007 – Ottawa – In celebration of Earth Day the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) congratulates all those Canadian lodging properties that have undertaken efforts to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. These properties are emerging as true industry leaders at a time when the environment is one of the top concerns on the minds of Canadians.” more Federal Budget Great News for Hotels & Tourism March 19, 2007 – Ottawa – The Hotel Association of Canada has congratulated Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and Stephen Harper’s New Conservative Government for their recognition of the importance of hotels in the new federal budget. “We applaud Minister Flaherty for maintaining the convention and tour component of the GST/HST Visitor Rebate Program,” stated Tony Pollard, President of the HAC adding “The Minister has always told us that he greatly values the economic development contribution of hotels across Canada. He listened to us. He has met this commitment. more HAC Calls for End to Crippling Airport Tax February 12, 2007 – Ottawa – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) today added its voice to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority's "Coalition for a Fair Deal" by formally calling on the Federal Government to immediately and substantially reduce the airport rent it charges to the Greater Toronto Airport Authority. more2007 Canadian Travel Intentions Survey
February 20, 2007 - Toronto -- The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) today released new market research data demonstrating that in 2007 11% more Canadians intend to travel in Canada than 2006, continuing a steady increase over the past few years (57% of Canadians said they would travel in Canada in 2005, 67% in 2006 and 78% in 2007.)
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