(May 21, 2026) OTTAWA, ON — Hotels Canada has released its Spring 2026 Workforce Report, highlighting ongoing workforce shortages and growing concerns about long-term labour access across Canadaʼs hotel industry.

Based on responses from hotel operators nationwide, the report finds workforce pressures are increasingly shifting toward workforce stability, particularly as hotels lose experienced international workers due to expiring permits and changing immigration pathways.

Key findings include:

• 72% report difficulty attracting local workers
• 58% of hoteliers anticipate workforce shortages over the next 12 months
• 46% of hotels lost Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) due to expiring permits in early 2026
• 57% expect the federal governmentʼs 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan to negatively impact their business

Rural and resort hotels continue to report the highest workforce pressures. “Hotels across Canada continue to create opportunities for domestic workers from a wide range of backgrounds, including youth, Indigenous workers, and seniors,” said Beth McMahon, President & CEO of Hotels Canada. “At the same time, many employers are reporting growing concerns about workforce stability and long-term access to international talent, particularly in rural and resort communities.”

The report highlights the important role international workers continue to play in hotel operations, particularly in housekeeping and front desk roles, while identifying growing operational impacts tied to expiring permits and reduced workforce access.

Among resort hotels:

• 70% reported workforce shortages
• 80% expect to lose TFWs due to expiring permits
• 70% cited affordable housing shortages as a workforce challenge

Hotels Canada says the findings reinforce the need for workforce and immigration policies that better reflect the operational realities facing hotels across Canada.

The full Spring 2026 Workforce Report is available at hotelscanada.ca.

ARLINGTON, Va. – 20 May 2026 – Canada’s hotel industry posted a fourth consecutive month of performance growth, according to April 2026 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online property marketplaces.

April 2026 (percentage change from 2025):

• Occupancy: 63.5% (+0.6%)
• Average daily rate (ADR): CAD201.87 (+6.6%)
• Revenue per available room (RevPAR): CAD128.19 (+7.3%)

Among the provinces and territories, Newfoundland and Labrador registered the largest increases in occupancy (+12.9% to 61.3%) and RevPAR (+21.3% to CAD97.73).

Prince Edward Island posted the highest ADR lift (+14.3% to CAD179.89) but the steepest drop in occupancy (-13.8% to 38.3%).

Among the major markets, Toronto reported the largest gains in ADR (+12.8% to CAD271.43) and RevPAR (+13.0% to CAD205.27).

Montreal saw the highest occupancy increase (+5.9% to 66.4%).

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Toronto, ON (May 21, 2026) — Atlific Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Spear as Vice President, Commercial Strategy. Christopher brings over 35 years of experience in luxury and full-service hospitality, with a strong track record of driving commercial performance across Canadian markets.

In his role, Christopher will oversee the integration and performance of sales, marketing, and revenue management functions across the organization.

“Christopher’s depth of experience, strategic mindset, and proven ability to deliver results make him a strong addition to our leadership team,” said Christine Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer, Atlific Hotels.

Throughout his career, Christopher has built a reputation as a results-driven leader, consistently delivering revenue growth and strengthening market positioning in competitive environments. He has held senior leadership roles with leading hospitality brands including Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International.
Based in Montréal, Christopher is recognized for his collaborative approach and focus on performance.

Vancouver, B.C. – May 20, 2026 – This spring, Fairmont Waterfront’s ARC Restaurant is launching an all-new dining experience – Led by a Love of … – an exclusive evening at Chef’s Bench designed for groups of 6-12 guests. Created to celebrate the freshest ingredients of the season and the joy of shared dining, the intimate family-style affair offers a curated menu from Executive Chef Harris Sakalis and is inspired by ARC’s West Coast philosophy: Led by a Love of Land and Sea.

The series will debut with its inaugural Led by a Love of Spot Prawns edition, an exclusive ‘one-off’ event on May 28 showcasing a well-loved B.C. favourite across an exclusive five-course menu. Attendees will be delighted with spot prawn tartare and orzotto, alongside local caviar and a family-style main course, featuring spot prawns over a charcoal grill. All ingredients will be sourced from local suppliers, farms and producers, and wherever possible, dishes will be complemented by herbs, fruits and vegetables harvested from Fairmont Waterfront’s very own rooftop garden.

Guests can expect a tableside introduction of each dish by Executive Chef Harris Sakalis, who will share the inspiration behind each course, alongside insights into the locally sourced ingredients featured throughout the menu.

“Led by a Love of…” is designed to evolve with the seasons and reflect what our chefs are most inspired by at that moment,” said Mike Pagnacco, Director of Food & Beverage at Fairmont Waterfront. “It gives our team the freedom to cook creatively, showcase incredible local ingredients and create shared dining experiences that feel fresh, personal and distinctly West Coast. We can’t wait to welcome guests around the table.”

Beyond the series’ first spot prawn edition, guests can look forward to Led by a Love of Spring throughout June. The experience will showcase standout ingredients from across the province, including locally foraged morel mushrooms, asparagus, spring lamb and Pacific Northwest halibut.

Following the Spring edition, diners will discover Led by a love of Garden, a four-part summer dining series hosted within the hotel’s rooftop garden. Each immersive evening will begin with a garden-to-glass cocktail and interactive honeybee encounter, before guests take their seats amongst the blooms for a multi-course Province to Plate menu. A different B.C. wine partner will support each event, offering insight into the thoughtfully curated wine pairings served throughout the evening.

Further editions Led by a Love of Harvest and Led by a Love of Wild will celebrate the rich flavours and exceptional ingredients of the fall months.

Limited reservations for the inaugural Led by a Love of Spot Prawns experience, along with the subsequent Led by a Love of Garden series, are available now through ARC’s website: ARC Restaurant | West Coast Restaurant in Vancouver, BC