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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Tourism and Hospitality Leaders Gather at Calgary Stampede to Advance Canada’s Visitor Economy

CEOs from Canada’s national tourism and hospitality associations are in Calgary to mark the opening of the 114th Calgary Stampede, one of the country’s most iconic celebrations of culture, community, and economic vitality, and a powerful contributor to Canada’s visitor economy. The tourism and hospitality industry is a cornerstone of Canada’s economy, with benefits felt across the full ...

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Hotels Canada Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors

Hotels Canada has announced its 2026–2027 Board of Directors, confirmed during the association’s Annual General Meeting on June 3, 2026. Representing lea...

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Hotels Canada’s 2026 Pre-Budget Submission

Hotels Canada has submitted its 2026 Pre-Budget recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, outlining practical policy measures to su...

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Hotels Canada’s 2026 Spring Workforce Report

Hotels Canada has released its 2026 Spring Workforce Report, providing new insights into the workforce pressures affecting Canada’s hotel industry. The rep...

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