The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) supports the deferral of proposed increases to capital gains tax inclusion rate. Today’s announcement brings much-needed clarity for hoteliers and investors as the tax deadline approaches. We continue to urge policy makers of all parties to commit to a permanent reversal of the proposed capital gains tax. Learn More…
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Green Key Global is North America’s leading sustainability certification program. It is co-owned by the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). With over 30 years of experience, Green Key Global brings unparalleled expertise in evaluating operational processes and practices to meet the unique needs of hoteliers and providing them with trusted sustainability solutions. More than ever…
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Aramark is making significant strides in the hospitality industry with innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) powered applications to enhance the guest experience, empower its operators, and further drive client business objectives. To define its tech-enabled capabilities for the marketplace, the company has launched Hospitality IQ as its hub for AI-powered business applications. “As a hospitality company, we empower our p…
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What excites you most about your role, especially with member renewal season on the horizon? Are there any new initiatives or goals you’re particularly looking forward to this year? Andrea: Being part of HAC for so many years, I’ve seen how our work and our membership have grown and adapted. It’s that constant evolution that keeps things exciting and meaningful for me. Member renewal season is one of my favourite times because it’s …
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STR’s Canadian Hotel Industry Outlook for 2025 Please join STR’s Emile Gourieux for an in-depth look at the most recent hotel performance across Canada and projections for the coming year. Will ADR continue to grow? Will we see much-needed improvement in Group and Business travel? What are industry leaders expecting for traveller behaviour over the next year? Success is in the numbers, so be sure to join us for a deep dive into th…
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The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) has released a comprehensive report on the rising issue of fraudulent hotel bookings in Canada. This alarming trend is significantly impacting our industry, some key findings from the report include: 84% of HAC members reported being victims of booking fraud in 2024 An estimated 3.8 million individual fraudulent bookings have been made so far this year The industry is facing foregon…
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