HAC’s Adrienne Foster Discusses Labour Challenges on ‘Checking In’ Podcast

HAC’s Adrienne Foster, Vice-President, Policy and Public Affairs, recently joined David McMillan, President of AXIS International, and Steve Renard, President of Renard International Search Consultants, and host Rosanna Caira, Editor and Publisher of Hotelier, on an episode of Checking In about the ongoing labour challenges being faced by hoteliers in Canada’s dynamic hotel industry. Listen to their insights on the current shortages, contributing factors, and strategies for staying competitive in this evolving market.

Mandy Farmer Appointed Chair of The Hotel Association of Canada

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is pleased to announce that Mandy Farmer, CEO of Accent Inns Inc., has been appointed Chair of the HAC Board of Directors effective January 8, 2026 and running through HAC’s 2027 Annual General Meeting. “Mandy is a well-known hotelier and entrepreneur with a reputation for bringing energy, creativity, and collaboration to everything she does. Since joining...

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No Room for Trafficking: From Commitment to Action (Free Webinar)

📅 Date: January 27⏱ Time: 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET As part of the national No Room for Trafficking initiative, the Hotel Association of Canada is hosting a fr...

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Senate Inquiry Highlights the Nation-Building Value of Tourism

On November 18, 2025, Senator Karen Sorensen introduced Senate Inquiry No. 8: The nation-building value of tourism in Canada — drawing national attention to t...

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2025 Fall Workforce Report

The 2025 Fall Workforce Report is now available—exclusively for HAC members. Drawing on insights from 119 hotel operators across Canada, this edition highl...

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