HAC on the Road: Insights | Victoria, BC

The Hotel Association of Canada is excited to launch its new Regional Events Series, HAC on the Road: Insights, this fall in Victoria, BC.

Join us for a networking breakfast and interactive half-day program designed for leaders from hotel properties in the region. The event will feature:

  • An update on HAC’s advocacy efforts
  • Insights from the latest HAC Workforce Trends Report and from STR/CoStar
  • A hands-on workforce reputation workshop with marketing experts to help hotels position themselves as employers of choice

Registration has closed.


NOVEMBER 4, 2025

EVENT PROGRAM

8:00 – 8:40 a.m.
Networking Breakfast

8:40 – 8:50 a.m.
Welcome, Land Acknowledgement and Remarks from Sponsor

Industry Updates (8:50 – 10:00 a.m.)

8:50 – 9:00 a.m.
British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) Update
Update from BCHA President & CEO, Paul Hawes.

9:00 – 9:10 a.m.
Destination Greater Victoria Update
Update and local market outlook from Destination Greater Victoria President and CEO, Paul Nursey.

9:10 – 9:30 a.m.
HAC Update: Advocacy Priorities & Industry Insights
Hear the latest from HAC’s President & CEO, Beth McMahon and Vice President, Policy and Public Affairs, Adrienne Foster on national advocacy priorities that will shape the future of Canada’s hotel industry.

9:30 – 9:40 a.m.
STR/CoStar Hotel Performance Update
Dive into the latest performance data with STR/CoStar, including key trends impacting property-level decision-making.

9:40 – 10:00 a.m.
Victoria Hotel Industry Consultation
Facilitated discussion on Victoria Hotel Industry’s top priorities and emerging issues.

10:00 – 10:20 a.m.
Coffee Break

Workforce Workshop (10:20 – 11:20 a.m.)

10:20 – 10:40 a.m.
Where the Workforce is Headed
Panel session with HAC’s Vice-President, Policy and Public Affairs, Adrienne Foster sharing exclusive results from HAC’s 2025 Fall Workforce Survey, and Ian Milford, Principal, JRoss Hospitality Recruiters.

10:40 – 11:20 a.m.
Position Yourself as an Employer of Choice
Interactive workshop led by branding experts, TartanBond.

11:20 – 11:25 a.m.
Closing Remarks

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