Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
The Hotel Association of Canada is monitoring developments around COVID-19 closely and is working in partnership with Public Health to bring you the latest developments.
What has become clear over the past few weeks is that the situation is evolving daily and having a significant impact on our industry.
Understanding that our hotels in Canada are seeking the latest data and guidelines to support hotel operations during an outbreak like COVID 19, the Hotel Association of Canada has aggregated some of the best data available and will be updating materials regularly during this period.
We applaud the industry for its continued commitment to health and safety protocols, and excellence in hospitality.
Senate Inquiry Highlights the Nation-Building Value of Tourism
On November 18, 2025, Senator Karen Sorensen introduced Senate Inquiry No. 8: The nation-building value of tourism in Canada — drawing national attention to the critical role tourism plays in the Canadian economy and the communities it supports. Tourism is a $130 billion economic driver, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs and sustaining businesses across every region of the country. Hot...
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Join us in Halifax/Dartmouth! The Hotel Association of Canada is excited to launch its new Regional Events Series, HAC on the Road: Insights, this fall in Ha...
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HAC has endorsed the Reimagining Immigration policy paper, which outlines the Canadian International Workforce Program (CIWP)—a proposed immigration...
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