Hotel Industry Excellence
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Advocating For You
The Hotel Association of Canada is a national association focused on identifying and understanding the most critical challenges faced by our industry today and bringing together hospitality leaders and key stakeholders to problem-solve and mobilize for action.
We translate complex industry data into actionable insights. Our distinct position allows us to leverage key political relationships to advocate for legislative solutions that create policy impact, while elevating our membership base through innovative and sustainable programming.
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Advocacy Focus
A strong tourism and hospitality sector benefits Canadians in every region of the country. But there are significant barriers to unlocking Canada’s tourism and hotel industry potential.
Workforce
As global travel surges, our sector faces a critical workforce shortage, with hundreds of thousands of vacancies. To meet demand, we advocate for policies that will increase access to both domestic and international workers.
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Housing
Unchecked short-term rental growth in Canada’s biggest cities is a major contributor to the housing crisis. We advocate for measures to return these units to the housing market for all Canadians.
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Global Competitiveness
Despite the resurgence in global travel, Canada is losing ground as a destination of choice for international travellers. We advocate to boost Canada’s international competitiveness.
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