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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 29, 2023 New Tourism Investments in Budget 2023 Set Stage for Tourism Growth Strategy

The 2023 Federal Budget A Made in Canada Plan, tabled today at 4pm, comes as Canada is facing record-breaking inflation, slowed economic growth and uncertainty in financial markets. Here are the highlights for hotels: $50 million over three years to Destination Canada to attract major international conventions, conferences, and events t….

March 28, 2023 Government recognizes the importance of the tourism and hospitality sector in Budget 2023 with critical investments

March 28 2022 (OTTAWA) – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is pleased with the commitments made in Budget 2023 to support the growth of Canada’s tourism sector. This includes $50m in additional funding for Destination Canada to support business events and a $108m investment in a regional development tourism product fund, among other measures. “In a lean budget focused on affordability, we are delighted to see these investments,�….

March 23, 2023 Rebecca Bartlett-Jones Promoted to Director, Green Key Global

Green Key Global, North America’s leading sustainability certification for the hotel and lodging industry, is pleased to announce that Rebecca Bartlett-Jones, CSP, currently Manager of Business Development, has been promoted to Director of Green Key Global. In her new role, Rebecca will oversee all aspects of the Green Key Global program. “Rebecca has made significant contributions to Green Key Global since joining in 2019, with a record….

February 2, 2023 HAC Testifies Before House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

HAC President & CEO, Susie Grynol, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, recommending urgent action on the two biggest barriers facing hotels right now: labour and supply. Opening Statement….

December 19, 2022 Workforce Survey | Enquête sur la main-d’œuvre

Over the past few months, the Hotel Association of Canada has been collaborating with Deloitte Canada to assess the Canadian hotel sector’s unique workforce challenges and develop bold ideas to support a full recovery. If you have not had the chance to contribute, this is your opportunity to join this important conversation. Please use the link below to participate in a short 2 minute survey that will help info….

September 23, 2022 Report: Evaluating Canada’s Pandemic Border and Travel Policies – Lessons Learned

The Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable (CTTR) today welcomed the release of Evaluating Canada’s Pandemic Border and Travel Policies: Lessons Learned (the Report), authored by four esteemed Canadian doctors specializing in infectious diseases, emergency medicine, and pandemic management who assessed the impact and effectiveness of bord….

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