Kafia Yusuf promoted to Manager, Policy & Stakeholder Relations
The Hotel Association of Canada is pleased to announce that Kafia Yusuf, currently Communications and Policy Analyst, has been promoted to Manager, Policy & Stakeholder Relations. Kafia is an accomplished public policy professional, with over 10 years of experience in federal and provincial policy analysis.
Since joining HAC in 2019, Kafia has made significant contributions to key policy files such as wins on fair rules for short-term rentals, securing critical COVID-19 relief programs and managing key stakeholder audiences to deliver impactful advocacy on the Hill.
In her new role, Kafia will manage critical files for the Association on workforce issues, tourism sector investment and short-term rentals and will manage HAC’s advocacy events to ensure the hotel sector stays top of mind for decision makers in Ottawa.
Mandy Farmer Appointed Chair of The Hotel Association of Canada
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is pleased to announce 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...
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On November 18, 2025, Senator Karen Sorensen introduced Senate Inquiry No. 8: The nation-building value of tourism in Canada — drawing national attention to t...
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The 2025 Fall Workforce Report is now available—exclusively for HAC members. Drawing on insights from 119 hotel operators across Canada, this edition highl...
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