2020 Board of Directors
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), is pleased to announce its 2020 Board of Directors:
Representing Corporate Brands:
- Jonathan Lund, IHG (Chair)
- Sara Glenn, Accor Hotels (Vice-Chair)
- Brian Leon, Choice Hotels
- Roz Winegrad, Marriott Hotels of Canada
- Ally Wesson, Realstar Hospitality
- Scott Duff, Wyndham Hotel Group
Representing Ownership Companies:
- Lydia Chen, InnVest Hotels
- Didier Obeuf, Groupe Germain
- Melissa French, Silver Hotel Group
- Robert Pratt, Sandman & Sutton Place Hotels
- Marc Staniloff, Superior Lodging
Representing Management Companies:
- Ian McAuley, Aimbridge Hospitality
- Philippe Gadbois, Atlific Hotels
- Tony Cohen, Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Representing our Provincial Associations:
- Ingrid Jarrett, British Columbia Hotel Association
- Steven Watters, Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association
- Scott Jocelyn, Manitoba Hotel Association
- Tony Elenis, Ontario Restaurant, Hotel & Motel Association
- Xavier Gret, Association hôtellerie Québec
- David Clark, Nova Scotia Hotel Association
And, Past Chair, Vito Curalli, Hilton Worldwide
In 2020, HAC welcomed a record of 6 women to the Board table – representing 27% of the HAC Board of Directors – moving HAC closer to our goal of 30% by 2022.
Career Opportunity: Senior Administrative Assistant
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is seeking a proactive and highly organized Senior Administrative Assistant to support our growing team. Based in Ottawa with a flexible hybrid work model, this role is essential to ensuring smooth office operations, supporting HR and financial administration, and strengthening coordination across the organization. If you excel at managing multiple priorities,...
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