AHLA

About Government Relations

Alberta's tourism and hospitality industry is affected by many different local, provincial, and national policies, laws, and regulations. The AHLA is committed to ensuring that our members are knowledgeable about their rights and obligations in all these areas.

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AHLA Members Successful in Quashing $280 Fee from City of Edmonton

As a result of opposition from industry, including a number of AHLA members, Responsible Hospitality Edmonton (RHE) has decided not to proceed with the association and mandatory licensee fee it proposed in June 2009. 

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Credit Cards Sticking AHLA Members

The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and a coalition of like-minded associations including the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) launched www.StopStickingItToUs.ca, a national campaign against Big Credit Card companies and the banks that issue their cards that have been imposing skyrocketing hidden credit card fees on all Canadians. The campaign targets the more than $4.5 billion dollars worth of hidden credit card fees paid by Canadians each year.

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Members Act on Senate Bill S-226

The AHLA and the Hotel Association of Canada are deeply concerned about Bill S-226, which is making its way through the federal Senate. 

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Get the Power!

"Over the past 10 years, the AHLA's power program has saved the Remai Group of hotels over $1,000,000."

- Dave Korpach, Director of Hotel Operations

Find Out How the AHLA's Power Program Can Work for You!

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