HAC News & Events

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…

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…

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…

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), is pleased to announce its 2020 Board of Directors: Representing Corporate Brands: Jonathan Lund, IHG (Chair) Sara Glenn, Accor Hotels (Vice-Chair) Brian Leon, Choice Hotels Roz Winegrad, Marriott Hotels of Canada Ally Wesson, Realstar Hospitality Scott Duff, Wyndham Hotel Group Representing Ownership Companies: Lydia Chen, InnVest Hotels Didier Obeuf, Groupe Germain Melissa Frenc…

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Toronto’s Short-Term Rental Rules Upheld By Ontario Tribunal Following a lengthy legal process, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) has ruled in favour of the City of Toronto’s Short-Term Rental Regulations. This is a significant and precedent-setting win for the hotel industry. ACCESS → Susie Grynol, HAC President, delivered an address at the Association Hôtellerie Québec’s 2019 Congress, reporting on HAC’s progress on …