The federal government lists hotel bookings as a recommended supporting document in visitor visa applications. As a result, many visitor visa applicants are fraudulently booking hotel stays and cancelling at the last minute, costing hotels millions in revenue losses. HAC continues to be in discussions with senior officials at both Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Canadian Border Services Agency on this issue. We are al…
Read More
HAC’s Adrienne Foster, Vice-President, Policy and Public Affairs, recently joined David McMillan, President of AXIS International, and Steve Renard, President of Renard International Search Consultants, and host Rosanna Caira, Editor and Publisher of Hotelier, on an episode of Checking In about the ongoing labour challenges being faced by hoteliers in Canada’s dynamic hotel industry. Listen to their insights on the current shortages, con…
Read More
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is excited to announce Ecolab Canada as its newest Premier Partner. “We are delighted to welcome Ecolab Canada as a Premier Partner,” said Cara Shulman, Vice-President of Programs and Partnerships at the Hotel Association of Canada. “This collaboration will give Canadian hotels access to tangible innovations, raising the bar for environmental performance across the sector, and further undersco…
Read More
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) announced its 2024 Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting in Montreal. “I’m proud of the collaborative effort shown by our Board, the HAC team, and our members. Together, we continue to tackle challenges and pursue opportunities, advancing the vision of a vibrant and resilient hospitality industry,” said Tony Cohen, Chair of the HAC Board of Directors. Diversity and inclusion are in…
Read More
As you all know, our President & CEO, Susie Grynol, will be leaving our Association in June. Our Board of Directors has moved swiftly to engage the services of a well-known executive search firm, a search committee has been appointed and the process to replace our leader is underway. We look forward to announcing a new President & CEO when our process is complete. In the meantime, in order to bridge the gap in leadership, our B…
Read More
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) today announced the resignation of Susie Grynol from her position as President & CEO, effective June 3rd, 2024. During her 7.5 year tenure as President & CEO, Grynol spearheaded a remarkable turnaround strategy for the Association, boosting membership by 3,000% and elevating the Association’s presence and impact on the Hill. Susie’s leadership and deep commitment to the industry during …
Read More
