The Hotel Association Of Canada Welcomes New Multi-Million Dollar Business Events Bid Fund

HAC is thrilled with the launch of Destination Canada’s new, three-year, International Convention Attraction Fund which will boost the country’s global competitiveness in attracting major international conventions, conferences, and events to Canada. This $50 million investment from the 2023 Federal Budget was one of HAC’s key asks.

ICAF will boost to hotel occupancy in the off-season, drive economic growth and cement Canada as a premier travel destination.

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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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