HAC News & Events

On September 17, 2020, the Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses (CHHB) launched a campaign calling on the federal government to extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program at the full 75% rate for businesses facing an ongoing revenue decline of 50% or higher, and extend the program until Spring/Summer 2021. The CHHB is an industry-driven group of over 50 stakeholders representing a variety of sectors including tourism, arts and cu….

Canada’s hotel industry was vibrant and thriving before COVID-19, and it will come back strong when normal travel patterns resume. Throughout the pandemic, the hotel industry supported Governments and communities serving as a safe place for: front line workers to self-isolate; repatriated Canadians to self-quarantine; vulnerable Canadians to take shelter; and, non-COVID-19 patients to recover We….

In light of today’s Government of Quebec announcement concerning significant financial commitments for the recovery of its tourism and hotel sector, the President of the Hotel Association of Canada Susie Grynol declared as follows: “The Hotel Association of Canada and its Quebec partner the Association Hôtellerie Québec have been working very closely with governments to raise awareness on the extremely c….

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), in partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), released enhanced health and safety protocols through the Safe Stay initiative to help hotels adapt to new COVID-19 standards. These protocols were developed in accordance with guidelines set out by the Public H….

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) and its provincial and city hotel association partners have been driving headlines about the impact of COVID-19 on hotels, explaining to the public and governments that relief for our industry means relief for owners, small business and employees. As a result, HAC’s message was covered on every major national news network, earning 150 million impressions nationally.  Telev….

We are pleased to share the Hotel Association of Canada’s FAQ: Taking Care of Employees & Guests. Key Areas Covered: Guests What if a guest has COVID-19 Can staff question a guest if they have COVID-19 How should we address guests who want to self-quarantine Staff What if an employee has COVID-19? What if an employee requests to wear a face mask?….