|
HAC announces new board and new supplier award
HAC president Tony Pollard with Rob Moore, federal Minister for Small Business & Tourism
|
TORONTO—On Thursday, February 4th, the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) celebrated its sixth year of industry achievements at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, with its annual Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence Program.
The Hall of Fame Awards Program was developed by the HAC to recognize members (individuals, companies or properties) that have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to Canada’s lodging industry.
“The goal of HAC’s awards program is to reward strong standards in the industry that will enable this country to remain competitive,” said Will Schmidt, chair of the Hotel Association of Canada and event MC.
“We are pleased to honour this year’s winners, whom we feel represent some of the finest examples of professionalism, quality and perfection.”
The Luncheon Gala opened with an address by Michele McKenzie, president of the Canadian Tourism Commission. McKenzie provided guests with an overview of how Canada will leverage the attention that will be focused on our country before, during, and most importantly, after the Olympics.
Five Hall of Fame awards were presented under the categories of Humanitarianism, Human Resources, Energy & Environment, and new this year, Outstanding Supplier of the Year.
Members of the he new board of the Hotel Association of Canada, L to R, past chair Will Schmidt, new chair Scott Allison, treasurer James Chase, president Tony Pollard and director Hank Stackhouse. Missing from the photo are vice chair Nicholas Carson and director Leo Ledohowski.
|
Following the awards presentations, the Honourable Rob Moore, newly appointed Minister for Small Business & Tourism, treated guests to a keynote address and later posed for photos with the award winners.
Moore spoke to attendees about the extensive consultations he is carrying out following his appointment to the Cabinet. He also addressed what he called “Harvesting the Afterglow of the Olympics.”
See also:
|
|
-->
