Happy Thanksgiving from the #ORHMA team! 🥧🦃🧡 📰 #INSIDER: Take a look at some of the top stories of this week’s October 13th edition of our newsletter. (P.S….There’s one week to go for #OHC2026! We hope to see you there! -www.ontariohospitalityconference.com) 📩 Members get full access to exclusive articles, resources, and updates. 🔗 Not a member yet? Connect with us at [email protected] to learn more or sign up to receive ORHMA communications. #ORHMA #OntarioHospitality #HospitalityIndustry #OnPoli #HospitalityNews

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Survivors of residential schools, while acknowledging the injustices and intergenerational trauma carried by Indigenous communities across Canada. At #ORHMA and @weareohi, we continue to commit to both learning and supporting a path built on reflection, respect, and reconciliation. We encourage you to wear orange for #OrangeShirtDay - a symbol of remembrance, reconciliation, and a reminder that #EveryChildMatters 🧡 #NDTR #TruthandReconciliation

Can you believe September is almost officially over?! 😲🍂🎃 📰 #INSIDER: ICYMI browse through the highlights of this week’s September 29th edition of our newsletter. 📩 Members get full access to exclusive articles, resources, and updates. 🔗 Not a member yet? Connect with us at [email protected] to learn more or sign up to receive ORHMA communications. #ORHMA #OntarioHospitality #HospitalityIndustry #OnPoli #HospitalityNews

Today, we’re proud to celebrate #WorldTourismDay, especially acknowledging this year’s theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism”🌎 Tourism is a vital part of Ontario’s hospitality industry, from supporting local businesses and job creation, to inspiring meaningful connections across our communities. As technology and AI reshape how we plan, experience and share our travels, we celebrate the beauty of exploring our very own backyard and discovering everything the world has to offer.✨ #WTD2026 #OntarioTourism #OntarioHospitality #ORHMA @WeAreOHI

We're proud to join communities across the province in celebrating Rural Ontario Week! 🤩 From September 20-26, we recognize the people, businesses, partnerships and one-of-a-kind places that make rural Ontario such an important part of the success in and across the province and #hospitality industry. Here’s to the communities that create memorable experiences and make Ontario a great place to live, work, visit and grow. 🌾 Celebrating community, economy and opportunity. #ONRuralWeek #ExploreON #HospitalityIndustry @ONRuralAffairs

We hope you’re having a great week! 🍁🍂🌞 📰 #INSIDER: Take a look at a few of the highlights of this week’s September 22nd edition of our newsletter. 📩 Members get full access to exclusive articles, resources, and updates. 🔗 Not a member yet? Connect with us at [email protected] to learn more or sign up to receive ORHMA communications. #ORHMA #OntarioHospitality #HospitalityIndustry #OnPoli #HospitalityNews

Knock, knock, knock… “Housekeeping!” 🧹✨ Behind those familiar words are the dedicated professionals who keep our hotels clean, safe, welcoming and ready for every guest. As National Housekeeping Week comes to an end, we want to recognize and thank the amazing teams who keep the heart of our hotels beating every day. Thank you for all that you do! 💙 #NationalHousekeepingWeek #housekeeping #hotelhousekeeping #hospitalityindustry #ORHMA

It’s starting to look and feel like FALL! 🍃༄🍂༄.° 📰 #INSIDER: Here’s a sneak peak at the September 15th edition of our newsletter. 📩 Members get full access to exclusive articles, resources, and updates. 🔗 Not a member yet? Connect with us at [email protected] to learn more or sign up to receive ORHMA communications. #ORHMA #OntarioHospitality #HospitalityIndustry #OnPoli #HospitalityNews

🎙️ #OHC2026 Session Spotlight: Transforming Your Leadership & Productivity for Peak Performance with Keynote Speaker - Dr. @NickBontis Increase your personal and organizational productivity through focus on the most important actionable tactics that ensure a higher level of efficiency. Dr. Nick Bontis has leveraged two decades worth of research on personal productivity and has worked with many key Canadian Hospitality organizations. The session will give you the tools to shrink your ever-growing “to do” list and focus on the most important activities that are necessary for you to delight your customers, impact your team members, and deliver your value to your organization. Session sponsored by: Jotson 🔗 Get your OHC2026 tickets today! - ontariohospitalityconference… #SessionSpotlight #OntarioHospitalityConference #LeadershipDevelopment #StrategicManagement #DrNickBontis

Hospitality education goes beyond the classroom, it’s about preparing students to recognize real-world risks and help create safer spaces for everyone. Kristy Adams, Program Coordinator of Hospitality Management programs at @HumberPoly, shares how the Not In Our Hotel training strengthened her students’ awareness and confidence, helping prepare them to recognize the signs of human trafficking in their future hospitality careers. 👉🏽 Help prepare the next generation of hospitality professionals. Encourage your students and teams to complete the FREE training at notinourhotel.ca or visit: tourismworks.ca/training/lea… #NotInOurHotel #NIOH #HospitalityEducation #TogetherAgainstTrafficking

We hope you enjoyed the long weekend! It looks like Autumn is making its way into Ontario, bringing back-to-school vibes and leaves starting to change colour… 🍁🍂 📰 #INSIDER: Take a quick look through the headlines from the September 8th edition of our newsletter. 📩 Members get full access to exclusive articles, resources, and updates. 🔗 Not a member yet? Connect with us at [email protected] to learn more or sign up to receive ORHMA communications. #ORHMA #OntarioHospitality #HospitalityIndustry #OnPoli #HospitalityNews

And just like that….we’re stepping into September✨ Make sure you enjoy the last bit of Summer before we welcome the beautiful colours of Fall 🍁😍 📰 #INSIDER: Browse through the headlines from the September 1st edition of our newsletter. 📩 Members get full access to exclusive articles, resources, and updates. 🔗 Not a member yet? Connect with us at [email protected] to learn more or to be added to our industry communications. #ORHMA #OntarioHospitality #HospitalityIndustry #OnPoli #HospitalityNews

Join us on October 19 & 20, 2026, as we celebrate the induction of the newest OHI Hall of Fame Award recipients at our opening reception, followed by a full day of insightful speaker sessions, opportunities to connect with more than 55 industry suppliers, and a 1-in-50+ chance to win exciting prizes! 🔗 Get your Early Bird tickets before it’s too late and explore our exclusive OHC 5th anniversary promotions: ontariohospitalityconference… #OHC2026 #HallofFame #OntarioHospitalityConference #OntarioHospitality

Can you believe we’re in the last week of August!? We hope you get to enjoy the beautiful weather out there! ☀️🏖️ 📰 #INSIDER: Here are a snapshot of the highlights from this week’s August 25th newsletter. 📩 Members get full access to exclusive articles, resources, and updates. 🔗 Not a member yet? Connect with us at [email protected] #ORHMA #OntarioHospitality #HospitalityIndustry #OnPoli #HospitalityNews

🎙️ #OHC2026 Session Spotlight: State of the Industry and How it Affects your Business - Hotel & Foodservice Segments Top recognized experts, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and Nicole Nguyen, from the Foodservice and Lodging Sector, will share what’s been happening and is on the horizon in terms of the #hospitality industry's performance, shifts in consumer behaviour and demand, and how the workforce and operating pressures are factors to consider. Knowing what specific considerations should be made by operators and managers to take advantage of these factors is vital to the success of your business. Session sponsored by: WCG Services 🔗 Get your OHC2026 tickets today! - ontariohospitalityconference… #SessionSpotlight #OntarioHospitalityConference #Foodservice #Accommodation

Announcing the 2026 OHI Hall of Fame Inductees: Celebrating the Visionaries Shaping Ontario's Hospitality 🎉🤩 The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association and @WeAreOHI are proud to announce the 2026 OHI Hall of Fame inductees — Arron Barberian, Bhulesh & Chuck Lodhia, Ed Khediguian, Genevieve Dumas, MBA, Janet Zuccarini, Jeff Hyslop, Jonathan C. Lund, Larry Law, Lana Duke, & Peter George — an exceptional group of hospitality leaders whose careers have helped define and strengthen Ontario's hospitality industry. Congratulations winners, for your outstanding achievements and lifelong contributions have advanced Ontario's hospitality sector. 🔗 Read the full Press Release at the link in our bio Come celebrate with us at the OHI Opening Reception, on Day 1 of the Ontario Hospitality Conference 2026. #OHC2026 #halloffame #hospitalityleaders #hospitality #OHI

We hope you’re soaking up every last bit of Summer! ☀️🍉🌴 📰 #INSIDER: In case you missed it, take a look at the highlights of this week’s August 18th newsletter. 📩 Members get full access to exclusive articles, resources, and updates. 🔗 Not a member yet? Connect with us at [email protected] #ORHMA #OntarioHospitality #HospitalityIndustry #OnPoli #HospitalityNews

🎙#OHC2026 Session Topics and NEW Emcee Announced! We're excited to present the session topics featured at this year's Ontario Hospitality Conference on October 19 & 20, 2026! This year’s program will explore the issues, opportunities, and emerging trends shaping Ontario’s hospitality industry. Delegates can look forward to expert insights, practical strategies, and a variety of actionable takeaways. And that’s not all...we’re thrilled to introduce Val Upfold, Hospitality Recruiter/Food TV Casting/HR expert, as the official Emcee of OHC2026! Val will guide us through the conference with charisma and wit, as we celebrate our 5th anniversary. 📅 Date: October 19 & 20, 2026 📍 Location: @SheratonParkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites 🎙 View session topics here: ontariohospitalityconference… 🎟️ To register and book your tickets, visit: ontariohospitalityconference… #OntarioHospitalityConference #ORHMA

🎟️ Take advantage of huge savings opportunities to attend the 2026 Ontario Hospitality Conference (#OHC2026)! Join us on October 19 & 20 for the 5th Anniversary of the Ontario Hospitality Conference, bringing together hospitality professionals from across the province for two days of networking, learning, and industry celebration. To mark this exciting milestone, we’re offering THREE Exclusive Special Offers! Don’t miss your chance to connect with industry leaders, explore a marketplace featuring 55+ vendors, attend engaging speaker sessions, and celebrate excellence at the OHI Hall of Fame Awards. 🔗 Register and get your tickets today - ontariohospitalityconference… #OntarioHospitalityConference #HospitalityIndustry #ORHMA