The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) announced that Mandy Farmer, CEO of Accent Inns Inc., has been appointed chair of the HAC board of directors effective January 8, 2026, and running through HAC’s 2027 Annual General Meeting. “Mandy is a well-known hotelier and entrepreneur with a reputation for bringing energy, creativity, and collaboration to everything she does. Since joining the HAC Board in 2021, and serving as vice-chair since 2024, she has been a strong voice for members and…
Beth McMahon has joined the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) as its new president and CEO. An award-winning association leader, McMahon brings extensive experience to the role and is poised to lead the HAC into an exciting new chapter of growth and advocacy success. McMahon has been a transformative leader in association management for more than 20 years. Most recently, she served as chief executive officer of the Canadian Institute of Planners, growing its membership by more than 40…
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) announced 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 Hotels & Resorts, Highgate, Hyatt, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International and more, continue to lead the way as some of Green Key Global’s partners committed to…
