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06/01/2026

This , we're featuring Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre✨

Conveniently located directly across from Vaughan Mills and just minutes from Canada's Wonderland, Novotel Vaughan is the perfect destination for business, sports, and leisure travellers alike. With easy access to Highways 400, 407, and 401, the hotel offers modern guestrooms and suites, an indoor pool, fitness facilities, and on-site dining at Trio Restaurant & Lounge.

Looking for summer plans? Trio Patio is now open for the season, Canada's Wonderland is officially back open, and the hotel will also be hosting a Father's Day Brunch on June 21 🍽️☀️

Planning a meeting or event? Novotel Vaughan is currently offering 15% off summer meetings booked for July and August.

Thank you to Novotel Vaughan for being a valued GTHA member!

05/29/2026

: Selectpath Benefits & Financial Inc.

Today's hospitality workforce is redefining what they expect from their employer. In a fast-paced, high-pressure industry, a paycheque alone is no longer enough. Employees are looking for workplaces that support their health, wellbeing, and long-term security.

From health and mental health support to retirement savings, financial wellness tools, and reliable coverage, benefits have become an essential part of attracting and retaining top talent.

Selectpath Benefits & Financial helps hospitality employers build group benefits programs that align with today's workforce expectations while remaining practical and cost-effective. From boutique hotels to national brands, their team supports employers in strengthening retention, supporting employee wellbeing, and protecting their business.

Why hospitality employers choose Selectpath:
✔️ Hospitality-focused benefits expertise
✔️ Stable renewals and preferred carrier pricing
✔️ Dedicated employee education and support
✔️ Integrated benefits and financial wellness solutions
✔️ Backed by Navacord, Canada's second-largest brokerage

Your people are your advantage. Your benefits should reflect that.

05/27/2026

✨ Student Spotlight: Meet Libby Worden 🎒

As we wrap up our student spotlight for the month of May, we are proud to feature Libby, who is heading into her fifth and final year of the Hospitality and Tourism Management co-op program at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Libby has gained a wide range of experience across the industry, from working as a Guest Experience Expert at the Delta Grand Okanagan to contributing to the Canadian University Sales Competition through the Ted Rogers Sales Leadership Program, and completing a Valuation and Consulting internship with HVS Montreal. Through these roles, she has developed a strong understanding of both operations and the business side of hospitality.

Inspired by her passion for helping people and influenced by her mom's career in the industry, Libby chose hospitality as a path that combines business with meaningful human connection. Over time, her interests have evolved toward the hotel real estate sector, where she hopes to use her strengths in analytics and storytelling to support ownership decisions, with the long term goal of owning and managing her own properties.

💬 Advice for students considering hospitality
Don't be discouraged if your first role doesn't feel like the right fit. Libby emphasizes the importance of exploring different paths within the industry to find what truly aligns with your strengths and interests.

One of her most memorable experiences was receiving the Air Canada Future Leaders Award at TIAO's Tourism Summit, where she had the opportunity to speak in front of over 500 industry professionals and advocate for student voices in hospitality.

https://www.gtha.com/faces-of-hospitality-may-student-spotlight/

05/26/2026

⛳ Spots are filling up fast for the GTHA Golf Tournament!

Join us on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Royal Woodbine Golf Club for a full day of golf, networking, and hospitality industry connections.
Whether you're registering as an individual golfer or bringing a foursome, now's the time to secure your spot before registration closes on July 1!

📍 Royal Woodbine Golf Club
🗓 July 8, 2026
⏰ 8:00am Shotgun start

🏌️ Individual, twosome, th*****me & foursome registrations available
🥗 Lunch-only tickets also available

Visit gtha.com to learn more and register today!

We can't wait to see you on the course! ⛳

05/25/2026

This , we're featuring The Waterside Inn 🌊✨

Nestled in the heart of Port Credit, The Waterside Inn is the perfect lakeside escape just outside the city. From spacious suites and scenic balconies to strolls along the marina and easy access to local cafés, shops, and restaurants, it's a hidden gem for both business and leisure travellers.

Whether you're planning a relaxing weekend getaway, hosting an event, or enjoying the vibrant Port Credit neighbourhood, The Waterside Inn offers charming boutique hospitality with beautiful Lake Ontario views.

05/22/2026

: Cartesian

CARTESIAN identifies a major gap in the hospitality and tourism sector: data is critical to campaign success, yet it is often fragmented from ex*****on and implementation, leading to miscommunication and negligible results.

They diagnose, prescribe, and implement data-based creative solutions built specifically for hospitality and tourism brands, consistently delivering campaigns that meet and often exceed KPI expectations. 🚀

05/21/2026

🤝 Discover our Associate Member Directory

Looking for trusted partners in the hospitality industry? Our Associate Member Directory is open to everyone and showcases businesses that work hand-in-hand with hotels to deliver high-quality products and services.

From operations and technology to guest experience and tourism, our members span a wide range of industries, including:
• Finance, insurance & payments
• Energy, sustainability & engineering
• Cleaning, maintenance & safety
• Technology, communications & booking platforms
• Tourism, attractions & destination marketing
• Furnishings, amenities & guest experience solutions

Explore the full directory on our website at gtha.com and connect with the partners helping shape the future of hospitality.

05/20/2026

✨ Student Spotlight: Meet Jawad Rahim 📖

As we continue our student spotlights for the month of May, we are featuring Jawad, who has just completed his second year in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program at Toronto Metropolitan University. He is a proud GTHA scholarship recipient. This summer, he will be completing his first co-op term as a Client Services Assistant at the Ontario Investment and Trade Centre.

With a strong interest in how large hotel operations run and maintain consistency at scale, Jawad was drawn to the industry through both its operational complexity and strategic depth. His studies have expanded that interest into the broader tourism sector, where he continues to explore how demand is generated and how different parts of the industry connect.

Looking ahead, Jawad hopes to work at the intersection of tourism and hotels in a role that blends strategy and operations, contributing to seamless travel experiences and long term industry growth.

💬 Advice for students considering hospitality
Take initiative early and get as much exposure as possible. Jawad highlights the importance of networking, attending industry events, and gaining hands on experience, while staying open to the many different paths within hospitality.

Stay tuned as we continue to highlight inspiring students throughout the month! https://www.gtha.com/faces-of-hospitality-may-student-spotlight/

05/19/2026

📣 Upcoming GTHA Webinar Series

Join us over the next few weeks for three informative webinars designed to support hospitality professionals across operations, safety, guest experience, and risk management.

🚨 Tomorrow: Safer Hotels, Stronger Compliance: Mastering Workplace Violence Risk Assessment
🗓 May 20 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presented by WSPS, this session will cover workplace violence and harassment responsibilities under Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act, including practical guidance and tools to help hotels meet compliance requirements and strengthen workplace safety.

☀️ Attractions Spotlight Series: Summer Attractions & Events
🗓 May 27 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Learn about must-see events and attractions happening across the city this summer so you can better inform your guests and enhance their stay experience. Plus, prizes will be up for grabs for attendees!

🏨 Restoration 101
🗓 June 3 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presented by First Onsite Property Restoration, this webinar will explore hotel risk management, emergency response strategies, and how to mitigate losses when incidents occur at your property.

Visit gtha.com to register and learn more!

05/15/2026

: HUB International

Meet Sunny Sharda, HUB International's hospitality insurance lead in the Greater Toronto area. We've built a dedicated program for hotel owners and operators across Canada, offering meaningful premium savings, full coverage audits, claims advocacy, and multi-property structuring that scales with your portfolio. Whether you own one hotel or many, we'd love to connect. Let's talk.🤝

https://www.hubinternational.com/en-CA/industries/hospitality-insurance/

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