Government Eases COVID-19 Border Testing Measures
Today, Honourable Ministers Jean Yves-Duclos, Omar Alghabra, and Randy Boissonnault announced that the federal government will be lifting the pre-arrival COVID-19 testing requirement at the border for vaccinated travellers with at least two doses.
As of April 1, travellers entering Canada will not have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, though random PCR testing at the airport will remain in place for surveillance purposes. However, travellers selected for random PCR testing will not be required to isolate while they wait for their results. The ArriveCan app will be used for verification purposes.
Hotel Association of Canada Rebrands as Hotels Canada, Marking a New Era for the Industry
March 5, 2026 – Toronto, ON Today, Beth McMahon, President & CEO, announced a bold new era for the national voice of Canada’s hotel sector: the Hotel Association of Canada is introducing a new name and brand identity—Hotels Canada. The new name and brand identity reflect a modern, united, and forward‑looking hotel industry. Hotels Canada captures the economic leadership and growt...
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February 19, 2026 — On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada—and throughout the year—Canada’s hotel industry is united in taking action to ...
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Our industry is moving faster than ever. Markets are fluctuating. Talent pressures are intensifying. Global competition is redefining the playing field. But thi...
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