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April 2, 2024 North American Hotel Brands Increasingly Move Toward Sustainability Certification To Strengthen Commitment To Environmental Well-Being 

Major hotel companies are in collaboration with Green Key Global, as AHLA and HAC  solidify partnership deal to expand further into U.S. and Canada  The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) announced today that Green Key Global, the sustainability certification body for hotels, is now jointly operated by the associations in the U.S. and Canada.  A roster of hotel companies across…

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March 28, 2024 O’Connor & Associates Joins Hotel Association Of Canada As Premier Partner, Offering Unparalleled Property Tax Expertise To Canadian Hotels 

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is proud to announce O’Connor and Associates as its newest Premier Partner.  “We are thrilled to partner with O’Connor & Associates to empower Canadian hoteliers to minimize the impact of their property tax bills said Susie Grynol, President & CEO of the Hotel Association of Canada. “Their commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to support th…

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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 key asks.    ICAF will boost to hotel occupancy in the off-season, drive economi…

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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 solutions tailored to clients’ business strategies.  “We are so pleased to welcome Avendra to our partnership program,” said Susie Grynol, President &…

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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 best-in-class sustainability process and practice certification for the hotel and lodging industry, designed by hoteliers, for hoteliers.   OTTAWA (Sept. 19, 2023) – Today, the Hote…

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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.  announced today by the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance.  HAC is pleased its core recommendation on improving cross-departmental coordination is addressed in the strategy. The Federal Ministerial Tourism Growth Council will bring to…

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