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July 25, 2024 Addressing Fraudulent Hotel Bookings

The federal government lists hotel bookings as a recommended supporting document in visitor visa applications. As a result, many visitor visa applicants are fraudulently booking hotel stays and cancelling at the last minute, costing hotels millions in revenue losses. HAC continues to be in discussions with senior officials at both Immigration, Refugees and Citizens….

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July 21, 2024 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 lab….

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July 3, 2024 Ecolab Canada Partners With Hotel Association Of Canada As Premier Sponsor, Offering Cutting-Edge Solutions For Sustainable Hospitality

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is excited to announce Ecolab Canada as its newest Premier Partner.  “We are delighted to welcome Ecolab Canada as a Premier Partner,” said Cara Shulman, Vice-President of Programs and Partnerships at the Hotel Association of Canada. “This collaboration will give Canadian hotels access to tangible innovations, raising th….

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July 3, 2024 Hotel Association Of Canada Announces 2024 Board Of Directors

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) announced its 2024 Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting in Montreal. “I’m proud of the collaborative effort shown by our Board, the HAC team, and our members. Together, we continue to tackle challenges and pursue opportunities, advancing the vision of a vibrant and resilient hospitality industry,” said Tony Co….

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April 29, 2024 Interim President & CEO Appointment

As you all know, our President & CEO, Susie Grynol, will be leaving our Association in June. Our Board of Directors has moved swiftly to engage the services of a well-known executive search firm, a search committee has been appointed and the process to replace our leader is underway. We look forward to announcing a new President & CEO when our process is co….

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April 15, 2024 Hotel Association Of Canada Announces Resignation Of President & CEO, Susie Grynol

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) today announced the resignation of Susie Grynol from her position as President & CEO, effective June 3rd, 2024. During her 7.5 year tenure as President & CEO, Grynol spearheaded a remarkable turnaround strategy for the Association, boosting membership by 3,000% and elevating the Association’s presence and impact on th….

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