The COVID-19 situation is having a significant impact on hotels. The AHLA is working hard to ensure our members are getting the support they need. Please visit our resources below for resources, and please contact Tracy Douglas-Blowers, Director of Membership & Industry Relations, at tdblowers@ahla.ca or 780.423.9227 if you have other questions or need additional support. We will be updating these pages regularly.
AHLA Safe Accommodation Promise (ASAP)
As the provider of health & safety information and resources for Alberta hotels, the AHLA has developed the AHLA Safe Accommodation Promise (ASAP) to help hotels:
- Understand their responsibility to provide a safe environment for guests and staff, and what this entails.
- Provide assurance to guests and staff that their property is a safe place to stay or work.
AHLA Staying Safe Guide
This guide was developed to help hotel owners, managers, and staff:
- reopen safely and successfully while COVID-19 poses a significant risk to public health,
- understand and comply with current legislation and public health recommendations, and
- assure employees and guests that your hotel is a safe place to work and stay.
Quick Links: COVID-19 & Recovery
Where do you go for the latest government updates? Emergency preparedness planning tools? COVID-19 posters and other assets? Our Quick Links page will direct you to key resources to help you navigate the pandemic.
Protecting Guests & Staff
The COVID-19 situation is having a significant impact on hotels, including their ability to offer steady work hours to their employees. The AHLA has received a number of inquiries about how to handle staffing and layoffs during this time and we have answers for some of the main questions we are hearing about employers’ responsibilities during this situation.
Liquidity for Your Hotel
Financial programs to help hotels manage during the COVID-19 situation.
Managing Your Staff
Programs to help you manage staffing & labour during the COVID-19 situation.
Resources for Employees
Uncertainty about the current situation is causing anxiety for employees and employers alike. Federal, provincial, and municipal governments are helping with various support programs.
Business Resources
These businesses offer products and services that can support your business during the pandemic.