ABOUT US

Hotel Industry Excellence: At Your Service

WHO WE ARE

Hotels Canada is a national association dedicated to identifying and understanding the most critical challenges faced by our industry today. We bring together hospitality leaders and key stakeholders to collaboratively problem-solve and mobilize for action.

We translate complex industry data into actionable insights. Through strategic advocacy efforts, we advocate for legislative solutions that create policy impact, while elevating our membership base through innovative and sustainable programming to ensure our industry’s continued growth and success.

OUR VISION

The hotel and lodging industry is recognized and respected for its leading contribution to people, communities, the economy, and the planet.

OUR MISSION

To enable the success of the Canadian hotel and lodging industry through trusted, impactful advocacy and strong member programs.

Strategic Plan

LEADING FORWARD: 2030

Our Strategic Plan, Leading Forward: 2030, defines how the association will focus its efforts and how we will continue to respond to a changing environment. The plan sharpens our role as the national voice for Canada’s hotel industry and focuses our work on where we can have the greatest impact. This new Strategic Plan reflects both the realities hotels face today and the ambition required to shape what comes next — for the association, for our members, and for the role our industry plays in Canada.

MEET OUR TEAM

Our accomplished team of professionals executes with dedication, passion, and expertise, driving Hotels Canada’s mission forward with precision and finesse.

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Hotels Canada is guided by the leadership and dedication of our esteemed Board of Directors, representing members from across the Canadian hotel industry.

EXECUTIVE ADVOCACY COUNCIL

The Executive Advocacy Council is an exclusive forum for Hotels Canada corporate members to help shape the association’s advocacy agenda and advance policy priorities impacting Canada’s hotel industry. The Council is comprised of leaders representing hotel owners, brands, management companies, and hotel associations from across Canada.

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