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May 27, 2020 Hotel Industry Releases Enhanced Safety Guide to Protect Employees and Consumers

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 Health Agency of Canada and the Center for Disease Control to ensure that the needs of both guests and employees are being …

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March 26, 2020 Media: COVID-19’s Effects on the Hotel Industry

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.  Television Headlines: BNN Bloom…

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March 17, 2020 COVID-19: FAQ Download

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? Cancellations What sort of policy should I implement? Lobby/Common Areas Wha…

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March 12, 2020 Checking In Presented by Hotelier: Susie Grynol takes a look at some of the key issues impacting Canada’s hotel community

Susie Grynol, president of the Hotel Association of Canada, examines a few of the strategies the association has developed to deal with some of the key challenges of the day. From topics such as short-term rentals, to labour shortages and OTAs, the association has worked diligently to advocate and launch initiatives that help the hotel industry regain its competitive edge. Listen Now…

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March 10, 2020 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

The Hotel Association of Canada is monitoring developments around COVID-19 closely and is working in partnership with Public Health to bring you the latest developments. What has become clear over the past few weeks is that the situation is evolving daily and having a significant impact on our industry. Understanding that our hotels in Canada are seeking the latest data and guidelines to support hotel operations during an outbreak like COV…

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February 25, 2020 2019 Awards of Excellence Recipients

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is pleased to honour six recipients with an Award of Excellence. Each year, HAC recognizes members who demonstrate significant accomplishments and represent some of the finest examples of professionalism, quality, and excellence in the hotel industry. ASPIRING HOTELIER AWARD Simran Gill, Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites Sponsored by: STR A graduate of the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology diplo…

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