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June 28, 2016 The Hotel Association of Canada Applauds the Federal Government for Lifting Visas for Mexican Travellers

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) applauds the Trudeau Government announcement today eliminating Visa requirements for Mexicans traveling to Canada, a position long advocated by the HAC. More….

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June 14, 2016 The Hotel Association of Canada Presenting at the International Economic Forum of the Americas Conference in Montreal

The Hotel Association of Canada will be presenting at the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) Conference of Montreal Tuesday June 14 alongside other prominent Canadians including the Honourable Bill Morneau Minister of Finance, the Honourable Marc Garneau Minister of Transport and Paul Demarais Jr., Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Director, Power Corporation of Canada…..

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March 24, 2016 Green Key Global, EcoStay Certified and Greenview Announce Partnership To Advance Green Tourism

Green Key Global, EcoStay Certified and Greenview, three leaders in hospitality sector environmental stewardship, today announced a triple partnership that will encourage hoteliers across Canada and beyond to join forces in meaningful sustainability. The partnership will enable property owners and managers to fund important conservation projects, measure their progress, and be a part of a shared environmental legacy of nature and beauty…..

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March 21, 2016 Government of Canada Recognizes Seasonal Nature of the Lodging Industry

The Hotel Association of Canada applauds The Honourable MaryAnne Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour for recognizing the seasonal nature of the lodging industry and authorizing tourism businesses temporary foreign workers for up to a six month period…..

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March 1, 2016 Attendance Surges at 2016 Hotel Association of Canada Conference

The Hotel Association of Canada’s (HAC) Annual Conference, held February 29-March 1 at the Hilton Toronto Hotel, garnered enthusiastic reviews from the many delegates in attendance. More….

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February 25, 2016 Hotel Association of Canada’s Environmental Program Green Key Eco-Rating Program Achieves GSTC-Recognition

The Hotel Association of Canada is pleased to announce that its environmental certification program for hotels, the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, has just attained “Recognition Status” from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). This achievement demonstrates adherence to international standards and opens another exciting chapter in the Green Key Program’s 20-year history of educating, supporting and certifying hotels on their p….

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