HAC Welcomes Cara Shulman as VP, Programs & Partnerships

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is thrilled to welcome the newest member of our team, Cara Shulman who has joined us in the capacity of Vice President, Programs & Partnerships.   As Vice-President, Cara will build a thriving partnership and events program to expand value for...

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Hotel Workforce Growth Strategy

Hotel Workforce Growth Strategy  Growing our sector’s workforce is our number one priority. As part of our new Hotel Workforce Growth Strategy, we’ll be sharing key research and useful resources, hosting fruitful discussions and working to inspire a collective approach to this challenge to help industry...

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HAC Testifies Before House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

HAC President & CEO, Susie Grynol, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, recommending urgent action on the two biggest barriers facing hotels right now: labour and supply.     [no_button size="" style="" text="Opening Statement" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" icon_position="right" icon_color="" icon_background_color="" icon_background_hover_color="" link="https://youtu.be/kf_yItBEI1Q" target="_blank" color=""...

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HAC’s Proposal for the Federal Tourism Growth Strategy

The Hotel Association of Canada’s (HAC’s) is pleased to share the final submission for the federal Tourism Growth Strategy consultations. Access the Hotel Association of Canada's Tourism Growth Strategy Submission   This spring, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance launched consultations to...

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HAC Announces Recipients of the Awards of Excellence

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) was pleased today to honour four distinguished recipients with an Award of Excellence at its 2022 HAC Conference. Each year, HAC recognizes members who have achieved significant accomplishments and demonstrated the finest in professionalism, quality, and excellence in the...

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2022 Board of Directors Announced

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is pleased to announce that Sara Glenn, Chief Operating Officer, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America, Accor North America has been appointed as Chairwoman of the Board. Ms. Glenn makes history as the first ever female chair of HAC.   “Sara...

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Budget 2022: HAC Analysis & What It Means for You

The 2022 Federal Budget, tabled today at 4pm, comes as Canada and the world are facing unprecedented and unpredictable circumstances.   TOPLINE HIGHLIGHTS Here are the highlights for hotels:   Strong signals point towards borders staying open in the future Significant investments to reduce the immigration processing backlog for temporary...

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