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Canadian Hoteliers Applaud New Foreign Worker Rules April 26, 2012 – “Canada’s hotel industry, which currently employs 284,000 people, is facing a nation-wide labour shortage crisis,” said Tony Pollard, HAC President. “With that in mind we are particularly pleased that Ottawa will now respond to requests for skilled workers within ten days instead of the 12 – 14 weeks it currently takes to get a Labour Market Opinion.” « more » Tourism industry head calls for aviation cost structure review April 18, 2012 – The CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) called on the government Monday to address aviation taxes and airport fees in the hopes of boosting tourism to and within Canada. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saint-Hyacinthe wins Environment & Energy Award at HAC Conference April 16, 2012 – IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announces The Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Saint-Hyacinthe was recently awarded the Environmental & Energy Award at this year’s Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) Conference, highlighting their commitment to environmental sustainability. « more » emerit Hospitality Training Takes Flight IATA Training and Development Institute Chooses emerit to Supply Hospitality Training Worldwide. « more » Levy on arriving air passengers suggested: CTC March 8, 2012 – Travel Press – The time has come for this country’s tourist trade to consider calling for a levy on air passengers arriving in Canada, with the money raised used to help promote Canada as a tourism destination internationally, says the head of the Canadian Tourism Commission. « more » Feds Must Stop Using Aviation As “Toll Booth” March 8, 2012 – Travel Courier – The HAC is again calling on Ottawa to review the aviation cost structure of this country. « more » Business travel is picking up, leisure travel is static says HAC survey March 7, 2012 – Travel Week – Business travel in Canada is projected to be up 4% in 2012, while leisure travel is expected to be static, according to latest results from the 2012 Hotel Association of Canada Canadian Travel Intentions Survey. « more » Minister of State Bernier Congratulates Entrepreneurs in Canada's Hotel and Restaurant Industries March 6, 2012 – Toronto – The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), today delivered remarks at an awards luncheon held during the 20th Annual Hotel Association of Canada Conference. « more » HAC’12: A meeting of the minds February 6, 2012 – Canadian Travel Press – Big names to headline Toronto hotel conference, March 5-7. Tourism officials lobby government January 30, 2012 – Ottawa – The Hotel Association of Canada's (HAC) president Tony Pollard met Monday with senior officials from Finance Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to discuss the Foreign Convention Tour and Incentive Program (FCTIP). « more » Fee hike overshadows airport expansion plans January 29, 2012 – Vancouver – When Larry Berg, president and CEO of the Vancouver Airport Authority, recently announced a massive new spending plan, he didn’t get the headlines he had no doubt hoped for. « more » Women Only Hotel Rooms January 15, 2012 – CBC News The National – Some hotels are now designating entire floors for female guests only, but not everyone thinks it’s a good idea. « more » The Global Hotel Network The Hotel Association of Canada’s primary role is to serve as an advocate for the interests of hotels and tourism in Canada. In this regard we have a strong government relations strategy designed to bring a focus on those issues that affect us all. « more » Canada’s real tourism problem? Lack of competitiveness! The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is recommending that the federal government undertake a comprehensive review of Canada’s aviation cost structure; make improvements in the way it issues visas, particularly in emerging markets, like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and Mexico; and revisit the funding model for the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) with the objective of providing a competitive and stable base for effectively marketing Canada internationally. « more » Industry airs its grievances; Fees attacked; Airlines say they’re badly treated by federal government At a meeting with travel industry players entitled Aviation Day Canada and sponsored by the international Air Transport Association airline lobby, talk centred on how to get Canadians to celebrate their airlines. Looking For Recovery – Tourism Is A Key Component The Hotel Association of Canada met with Maxime Bernier, the Minister for Small Business and Tourism. In a letter following the meeting, Association president Anthony Pollard, outlined concerns and noted that tourism is a key component of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. « more » |
