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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Farhina Balayet is HAC’s Research and Data Visualization Manager, bringing nearly a decade of experience in marketing research and public opinion analysis. Can you share a bit about your background and expertise in marketing research? Farhina: I’ve spent nearly ten years in marketing research, focusing on public opinion. I started as a Research Analyst, designing and analyzing surveys to understand what people think. Later, I moved…
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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 rent prices in Canada. PRESS RELEASE REPORT…
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To assist with forecasting for 2025, Avendra International releases its annual cost outlook, The Avendra Edge, highlighting key macroeconomic trends and supply chain solutions to assist our clients in their business decision-making. Our vision is to empower organizations around the world to thrive, so you can focus on what matters: growing and managing your business. Macroeconomic Trends A slight cooling of the labour …
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The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth McMahon, MES, as its new President & CEO, effective September 16, 2024. An award-winning association leader, McMahon brings extensive experience to the role and is poised to lead the HAC into an exciting new chapter of growth and advocacy success. McMahon has been a transformative leader in association management for over twenty years. Most recently, …
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Green Key Global, North America’s leading sustainability certification program, has announced an exciting revamp of their Vendor Program. This update aims to better support sustainable vendors and hotels in their sustainability efforts. Current HAC Affiliate Members can now enjoy a $500 discount upon registration. “We are excited about Green Key Global’s enhanced Vendor Program, as it offers significant benefits to our Affiliat…
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