Membership

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is the exclusive national organization representing corporate hotel brands, management companies, ownership groups, provincial hotel associations, city hotel associations, and branded and independent hotels.

Delivering Results

We drive advocacy success on targeted issues that matter most to the hotel industry and deliver member value and engagement through powerful industry programs and services designed to strengthen the hotel industry across Canada.

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Advocacy

We represent you at the highest levels of government to bring legislative solutions to the most critical issues facing the industry.

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Valuable Programs & Resources

Access exclusive content, research, and webinars designed to strengthen the hotel industry across Canada.

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Events & Networking

Participate in events that bring the industry together to share insights and drive business forward.

Join Canada’s Network of Hoteliers

Corporate Membership

Corporate Members include Brand, Management, and Ownership Companies with Canadian portfolios.
Corporate Members have the highest level of impact on Association priorities, benefit from unparalleled influence, driving the Associations advocacy agenda, for key policy initiatives and shape the future of the hotel industry. With a focus on delivering exceptional value and driving business success, Corporate Membership offers a gateway to exclusive benefits tailored to elevate your organization’s standing and impact.

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Corporate Membership
Exclusive Benefits:

  • Priority access to Government opportunities and initiatives, as they become available
  • Direct involvement in shaping HAC’s key policy priorities
  • Voting rights in the Association, including participation in the Annual General Meeting and Board Elections
  • Opportunity to join issue-specific committees and task forces that drive industry initiatives and solutions
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Provincial Hotel Associations

Provincial Hotel Associations serve as vital pillars in the Canadian hotel industry, playing a crucial role in fostering collaboration and alignment among city, provincial, and national associations. By working closely with HAC, these associations amplify the collective voice of the industry, strengthening advocacy efforts and advancing shared priorities to enhance the industry’s resilience and growth.

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Provincial Hotel Association Membership Exclusive Benefits:

  • Priority access to Government opportunities and initiatives, as they become available
  • Direct involvement in shaping HAC’s key policy priorities
  • Voting rights in the Association, including participation in the Annual General Meeting and Board Elections
  • Opportunity to join issue-specific committees and task forces that drive industry initiatives and solutions
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City Hotel Associations

City Hotel Associations play a key role in the Canadian hotel industry, and their collaboration with HAC fosters robust alignment among the city, provincial, and national associations, amplifying the collective voice to strengthen the industry.

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City Hotel Association Exclusive Benefits:

  • Unified industry representation
  • Strong industry reputation
  • Access to leader tables
  • Exclusive access to industry research, reports, and surveys
  • Insight on emerging industry trends


City Hotel Associations seeking to join HAC must also support their Provincial Hotel Association.

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Property-Level Membership

Property owners are directly impacted by the critical issues addressed by HAC at the national level. Property-Level Membership not only provides a platform for engagement with both branded and independent hotels but also ensures that the collective voice of Canada’s lodging industry is represented at the highest levels of government.

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Property-Level Membership Exclusive Benefits:

  • Access to valuable insights and trends shaping the future of the hospitality sector
  • Opportunities to influence HAC’s offerings to meet specific needs
  • Exclusive access to industry research, reports, and surveys tailored to property owners

Joining HAC:

  • Branded Properties can join HAC via their Franchise License Agreements, as issued by their Corporate Brand Office
  • Non-branded, or Independently Owned/Operated Properties, can join HAC by contacting their Provincial Hotel Association


Please note that membership with HAC does not replace membership in your Provincial association. Provincial associations continue to actively advocate for favourable legislation in your province and will partner with HAC on issues of national scope. Your continued support of your provincial association is vital to our combined success.

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Affiliate Membership

Affiliate Members cover a broad spectrum of lodging-relevant products and services. Affiliate Members benefit from access to an executive business audience with decision-making authority and have opportunities to facilitate impact where it matters most.

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Exclusive Benefits:

  • Connect with industry leaders
  • Build your brand and network
  • Showcase your company in the online directory
  • Get exclusive access to industry research, reports, and surveys
  • Share your expertise
  • Keep up to date on industry trends

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Become A HAC Member

Join Canada’s network of hoteliers. Access exclusive content, research and events to grow your business.

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