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.

New EU Sustainability Rules Take Effect September 27: What Hotels Need to Know

On September 27, the European Union's Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive comes into effect. Under the Directive, businesses will face increased scrutiny regarding environmental and sustainability claims made to European consumers, with greater emphasis on ensuring that such claims are credible, transparent, and appropriately substantiated. The Directive also restrict...

Hotels Canada and AHLA Foundation Formalize Partnership to Strengthen Industry Action Against Human Trafficking

Hotels Canada and the American Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalizing a strengthened partnership to a...

International Hotel Industry Coalition Calls for Long-Term United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Extension After Successful 2026 World Cup

OTTAWA, ON | CIUDAD DE MEXICO | WASHINGTON, D.C., July 20, 2026 – Following the conclusion of the 2026 tri-national World Cup games, the American Hotel & ...

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...

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