Update – Tourism Levy and OTAs
Last Spring, we came together as an association and won a pause to changes to the Tourism Levy that would have negatively impacted hotels. Since then, the province has introduced new regulations to ensure OTAs like Expedia, Booking, and Airbnb are collecting and remitting their fair share [...]
Alberta Budget – “A Responsible Plan for a Growing Province”
Alberta's Finance Minister Nate Horner tabled his first budget, which includes more than $70 billion in spending and a surplus of $367 million. Restraint and austerity are the key words that define this budget. Premier Danielle Smith’s goal of keeping spending increases below 6.2% (this [...]
Streamlining Immigration for the Tourism & Hospitality Sector
We were honoured to be part of the Government of Alberta's announcement of their new immigration stream dedicated to the tourism and hospitality industry. "The AHLA welcomes the creation of a dedicated immigration stream for Alberta’s tourism and hospitality industry. While Canadians continue to respond [...]
Be a Champion for Alberta Hotels – Board of Directors Nominations are Open
Are you passionate about Alberta's hotel industry? Do you believe that hotels are stronger when they work together? Consider running for the AHLA Board of Directors! The Board of Directors is responsible for setting the association’s strategic direction in order to help our members prosper. [...]
Advocating for Industry in Alberta’s 2024 Budget
The AHLA continues to advocate for members and the hotel industry by providing feedback on the Government of Alberta’s 2024 Budget. In the feedback submission, we highlight the significant financial strain that hotels in Alberta continue to experience. Hotels are pillars of their communities, [...]
Hidden Danger: The Silent Threat of Carbon Monoxide
You can't see it, smell it, or taste it, but carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly gas lurking in our midst. In North America, it stands as a primary contributor to accidental poisoning fatalities. So, what's the deal with this elusive foe? What is [...]
That’s a Wrap! Key Takeaways from Ascend 2023
Thank you to all our inspiring speakers, amazing sponsors, and wonderful members for another successful Ascend conference! On November 6 & 7, we gathered with representatives from 150+ hotels across Alberta for Ascend, the can’t miss event for hotel leaders, owners and investors. Ascend is a [...]
Advocating for Short-Term Rentals Regulations in Calgary
The AHLA, on behalf of our membership, submitted a letter to Councillor Jennifer Wyness calling on the City of Calgary to impose stricter regulations on short-term rentals (STRs) and the platforms that host them. This submission reflects similar recommendations made to Edmonton City Council in [...]
AHLA Advocates for Stricter Regulations on Short-Term Rentals in Edmonton
The AHLA, on behalf of our membership, provided a submission to Edmonton City Council in support of Councillor Michael Janz' motion to amend Bylaw 2002 (Section 60) regarding residential short-term rentals. The motion aims to impose stricter regulations to address the housing crisis and create [...]
Alberta Hotels Support Dedication of Tourism Levy
The AHLA, on behalf of our membership, provided a submission to Minister Joseph Schow requesting the Tourism Levy be fully allocated to Travel Alberta in order to achieve the government’s goal of doubling tourism revenue. The dedication of the Tourism Levy to Travel Alberta is an existing [...]