Canada’s hotel industry was vibrant and thriving before COVID-19, and it will come back strong when normal travel patterns resume. Throughout the pandemic, the hotel industry supported Governments and communities serving as a safe place for: front line workers to self-isolate; repatriated Canadians to self-quarantine; ...
Continue ReadingIn light of today’s Government of Quebec announcement concerning significant financial commitments for the recovery of its tourism and hotel sector, the President of the Hotel Association of Canada Susie Grynol declared as follows: “The Hotel Association of Canada and its Quebec partner the Association Hôtellerie...
Continue ReadingThe Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), in partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), released enhanced health and safety protocols through the Safe Stay initiative to help hotels adapt to new COVID-19 standards. These protocols were developed in accordance with guidelines set out...
Continue ReadingWe are pleased to share the Hotel Association of Canada's FAQ: Taking Care of Employees & Guests. Key Areas Covered: Guests What if a guest has COVID-19 Can staff question a guest if they have COVID-19 How should we address guests who want to self-quarantine Staff What if an employee...
Continue ReadingPrime 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;...
Continue ReadingJoint 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...
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Election 2019: How it Impacts the Issues Facing Hoteliers On Taxing Short-Term Rentals: HAC was able to secure a campaign commitment from the Liberals to collect corporate income tax from digital giants, like Airbnb, and require them to charge the HST at the point of purchase. The corporate...
Continue ReadingIn order to help you make an informed decision, HAC has analyzed each platform from a hotel perspective. Included in HAC's Federal Election Platform Analysis are the highlights from each major party on the issues that matter the most to hotels. [no_button size="" style="" text="HAC's Federal...
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HAC Published in the Hill Times: Why do digital businesses get a free ride? Federal parties and candidates should commit to bringing Canada's tax laws into the 21st century to benefit the Canadian economy, writes Alana Baker, Director of Government Relations at the Hotel Association of...
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In early August, HAC submitted its written brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance for the pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2020 Federal Budget. On behalf of Canada’s hotel industry, HAC’s pre-budget submission focused on recommendations including tax fairness for digital offshore...
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