HAC Welcomes Cara Shulman as VP, Programs & Partnerships

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 & Events and four years with Greater Toronto Home Builders’ Association (now BILD).

Cara resides in Toronto with her husband and two children. She’s an avid vegetable gardener, book lover and traveller.

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