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December 19, 2024 Now Hiring: Conference & Events Manager

Hotel Association of Canada Bilingual Position, Ottawa Applications close January 8, 2025 Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000 Join the Hotel Association of Canada Dream Team! With the responsibility of planning, coordinating, and executing conf….

December 17, 2024 Aramark Introduces Mosaic: Award-Winning AI Supply Chain Platform Delivering Up-to-Date Insights for Clients

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,….

December 3, 2024 Spotlight on Membership Renewal: with Andrea Myers

What excites you most about your role, especially with member renewal season on th….

November 5, 2024 Fraudulent Hotel Bookings in Canada: Report

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) has released a comprehensive report on the rising issue of fraudulent hotel bookings in C….

October 28, 2024 Spotlight on Data: Farhina’s Insights on HAC Surveys and the Power of Member Feedback

Farhina Balayet is HAC’s Research and Data Visualization Manager, bringing nearly a decade of experience in marketing research and public….

October 23, 2024 New survey: Canadians believe short-term rentals have negative impact on housing affordability, majority want increased regulations

According to a recent survey conducted by Nanos Research, a majority of Canadians think short-term rental properties have a negative or somewhat negative impact on both housing availability and r….

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March 19, 2024 The Hotel Association Of Canada Welcomes New Multi-Million Dollar Business Events Bid Fund

HAC is thrilled with the launch of Destination Canada’s new, three-year, International Convention Attraction Fund which will boost the country’s global competitiveness in attracting major international conventions, conferences, and events to Canada. This $50 million investment from the 2023 Federal Budget was one of HAC’s….

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February 15, 2024 The Hotel Association Of Canada Welcomes Avendra As First Premier Partner (Investor Level)

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is thrilled to welcome Avendra as a premier partner in our revamped partnership and sponsorship program. Avendra is North America’s leading hospitality procurement services provider, with supply chain management and purchasing….

September 19, 2023 HAC and AHLA announce expansion of Green Key Global in Canada and the U.S. through joint venture partnership

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hotel Association of Canada and American Hotel & Lodging Association announce expansion of Green Key Global sustainability certification program in Canada and the U.S. through joint venture partnership Green Key Global is the….

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July 4, 2023 Hotel Association of Canada Welcomes Federal Tourism Growth Strategy

NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) welcomes the new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy, Canada 365: Welcoming the world. Every day…..

June 26, 2023 HAC Welcomes Cara Shulman as VP, Programs & Partnerships

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is thrilled to welcome the newest member of our team, Cara Shulman who has joined us in the capacity of Vice President, Programs & Partnerships. As Vice-President, Cara will build a thriving partnership and events program to expand value for our members and the hotel community…..

April 12, 2023 Kafia Yusuf promoted to Manager, Policy & Stakeholder Relations

The Hotel Association of Canada is pleased to announce that Kafia Yusuf, currently Communications and Policy Analyst, has been promoted to Manager, Policy & Stakeholder Relations. Kafia is an accomplished public policy professional, with over 10 years of experience in federal and provincial policy analysis. Since joining HAC in 2019, Kafia has made significant contributions to key policy files such as wins on fair rules for short-term r….

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