As you all know, our President & CEO, Susie Grynol, will be leaving our Association in June. Our Board of Directors has moved swiftly to engage the services of a well-known executive search firm, a search committee has been appointed and the process to replace our leader is underway. We look forward to announcing a new President & CEO when our process is complete. In the meantime, in order to bridge the gap in leadership, our Board has appointed an Interim President & CEO and we are delighted to introduce him today. Claude Paul Boivin, CAE, CEC, is an incredibly seasoned execu ..read more

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) today announced the resignation of Susie Grynol from her position as President & CEO, effective June 3rd, 2024.   During her 7.5 year tenure as President & CEO, Grynol spearheaded a remarkable turnaround strategy for the Association, boosting membership by 3,000% and elevating the Association’s presence and impact on the Hill.   Susie’s leadership and deep commitment to the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic was monumental. As the founder of the Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses, she led a group of more than 200 business associations ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Major hotel companies are in collaboration with Green Key Global, as AHLA and HAC  solidify partnership deal to expand further into U.S. and Canada    OTTAWA (April 2, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) announced today that Green Key Global, the sustainability certification body for hotels, is now jointly operated by the associations in the U.S. and Canada.    A roster of hotel companies across the continent, including Accor, Best Western, Choice Hotels, Crescent Hotel ..read more

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is proud to announce O’Connor and Associates as its newest Premier Partner.    “We are thrilled to partner with O’Connor & Associates to empower Canadian hoteliers to minimize the impact of their property tax bills said Susie Grynol, President & CEO of the Hotel Association of Canada. “Their commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to support the growth and prosperity of the Canadian hospitality industry.”    O’Connor & Associates boasts an impressive legacy as a full-service real estate company, operating ..read more

(OTTAWA, MARCH 19, 2024)  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.     More:   https://www.destinationcanada.com/en/news/destinatio ..read more

(OTTAWA, FEBRUARY 15, 2024)  The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is thrilled to welcome Avendra as a premier partner in our revamped partnership and sponsorship program.  Avendra is North America’s leading hospitality procurement services provider, with supply chain management and purchasing solutions tailored to clients’ business strategies.  “We are so pleased to welcome Avendra to our partnership program,” said Susie Grynol, President & CEO at the Hotel Association of Canada. “This is a fantastic opportunity for our members to connect with a valuable industry leader to ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Hotel Association of Canada and American Hotel & Lodging Association announce expansion of Green Key Global sustainability certification program in Canada and the U.S. through joint venture partnership Green Key Global is the best-in-class sustainability process and practice certification for the hotel and lodging industry, designed by hoteliers, for hoteliers.   OTTAWA (Sept. 19, 2023) – Today, the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) have signed a Letter of Intent to form a joint venture company that wi ..read more

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 our members and the hotel community. Cara brings more than 20 years of membership, sponsorship and award-winning event design expertise to the Association. She is very immersed in the Association world, having spent 16 years with Mortgage Professionals Canada, most recently as Vice President, Membership & ..read more

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 maximize programs for workforce growth.  Learn more about the initiatives involved.    Understanding the problem:  Since the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitality has been one of the hardest hit industries and remains one of the last to recover. During the first two months of ..read more

The Hotel Association of Canada is pleased to announce that Kafia Yusuf, currently Communications and Policy Analyst, has been promoted to Manager, Policy & Stakeholder Relations. Kafia is an accomplished public policy professional, with over 10 years of experience in federal and provincial policy analysis. Since joining HAC in 2019, Kafia has made significant contributions to key policy files such as wins on fair rules for short-term rentals, securing critical COVID-19 relief programs and managing key stakeholder audiences to deliver impactful advocacy on the Hill. In her new role, Kafia ..read more