The Hotel Association of Canada is monitoring developments around COVID-19 closely and is working in partnership with Public Health to bring you the latest developments. What has become clear over the past few weeks is that the situation is evolving daily and having a significant impact on our industry. Understanding that our hotels in Canada are seeking the latest data and guidelines to support hotel operations during an outbreak like COV…
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The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is pleased to honour six recipients with an Award of Excellence. Each year, HAC recognizes members who demonstrate significant accomplishments and represent some of the finest examples of professionalism, quality, and excellence in the hotel industry. ASPIRING HOTELIER AWARD Simran Gill, Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites Sponsored by: STR A graduate of the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology diplo…
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The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), is pleased to announce its 2020 Board of Directors: Representing Corporate Brands: Jonathan Lund, IHG (Chair) Sara Glenn, Accor Hotels (Vice-Chair) Brian Leon, Choice Hotels Roz Winegrad, Marriott Hotels of Canada Ally Wesson, Realstar Hospitality Scott Duff, Wyndham Hotel Group Representing Ownership Companies: Lydia Chen, InnVest Hotels Didier Obeuf, Groupe Germain Melissa Frenc…
Read More Toronto’s Short-Term Rental Rules Upheld By Ontario Tribunal Following a lengthy legal process, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) has ruled in favour of the City of Toronto’s Short-Term Rental Regulations. This is a significant and precedent-setting win for the hotel industry. ACCESS → Susie Grynol, HAC President, delivered an address at the Association Hôtellerie Québec’s 2019 Congress, reporting on HAC’s progress on …
Read More Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has unveiled the roster of ministers he’s selected to comprise cabinet in his minority government. On HAC’s key issues – fair rules for the short-term rental industry and support for labour shortages – we will be working with the Minister of Finance; the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; and the Minister of Labour. Tourism will remain with Minister Joly in her new and expanded portfolio. …
Read More Joint Statement from the Hotel Association of Canada, the Ontario Restaurant, Hotel & Motel Association and the Greater Toronto Hotel Association: Following a lengthy legal process, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) has ruled in favour of the City of Toronto’s Short-Term Rental Regulations. This is a significant and precedent-setting win for the hotel industry. The City of Toronto had passed strong and restrictive regulat…
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