OTTAWA — The Hotel Association of Canada has announced its 2025/2026 Board of Directors.
The organization is welcoming new directors, Shazma Charania (ZS Holdings), Doug Hayes (Sandman Hotel Group), Jeff Hyslop (InnVest Hotels), Kevin Toth (Fox Harb’r Resort), and Mark Reeves (IHG). Returning to the board are Michael Juce (Manitoba Hotel Association), Mark Kochhar (Hilton Hotels) and Olivier Rochefort (Atlific Hotels). The full HAC Board of Directors can be viewed here.
“Our HAC Board of Directors is highly collaborative and brings tremendous depth and industry expertise to our organization,” says Tony Cohen, Chair of the HAC Board of Directors. “With their collaborative leadership, I am confident that HAC is well-positioned to guide our sector through both the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
“The Board is integral to helping our team deliver on our strategic plan and champion he interests of the industry,” says Beth McMahon, president & CEO of HAC. “In the year ahead, we will keep up the momentum on key issues that position the sector for growth – tourism marketing, investment policies and workforce – to position our industry for long-term success.”
Long-serving, outgoing directors include Robert Pratt (Sandman Hotels), Brian Leon (Choice Hotels Canada), Marc Staniloff (Superior Lodging), Tony Elenis (ORHMA) and Ingrid Jarrett (formerly of BCHA).
