Hotel Association of Canada’s Environmental Program Green Key Eco-Rating Program Achieves GSTC-Recognition

The Hotel Association of Canada is pleased to announce that its environmental certification program for hotels, the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, has just attained “Recognition Status” from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). This achievement demonstrates adherence to international standards and opens another exciting chapter in the Green Key Program’s 20-year history of educating, supporting and certifying hotels on their path to sustainability. The Hotel Association of Canada delivers the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, and its sister program Green Key Meetings, under the Green Key Global label.

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Government Renews International Convention Attraction Fund

Statement from Hotels Canada on the International Convention and Attraction Fund renewal: The Government of Canada’s renewal of the International Convention Attraction Fund, with $15 million over three years, is a welcome and important signal that reinforces the value of business events in Canada’s economy. Administered by Destination Canada, the fund supports destinations in securing ma...

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Report with Confidence: What Hotel Management can Expect After Reporting Human Trafficking (Free Webinar)

📅 Date: March 20, 2026⏱ Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET As major international events like FIFA approach, hotel leadership plays a critical role in ensurin...

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Hotels Canada’s 2026 Annual Workforce Report

Hotels Canada’s 2026 Annual Workforce Report provides timely insights into the trends shaping Canada’s hotel workforce, as operators navigate a changing lab...

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Government Responds to Rural Workforce Pressures

The Government of Canada has announced new Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) measures. This is a direct response to concerns Canada’s hotel industry has...

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