Advocacy
Advocacy
Influence decisions that affect your business. Lend your voice to grow the hotel industry and the Greater Toronto Area's economy.
GTHA members present a united front and speak with a strong voice together in partnership with governments and strategic partners, including the Hotel Association of Canada, Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, and the Ontario Restaurant, Hotel & Motel Association.
Advocating For Your Business

GTHA advocates on your behalf with all levels of government, bringing your issues and concerns to the attention of decision makers.
Municipal Accommodations Tax (MAT)
Repeated increases to the MAT risk pricing the Greater Toronto Area out of the market for major international events and conventions.
Short-Term Rentals
GTHA advocates for a modern regulatory approach that holds STRs to the same basic standards expected of other accommodations businesses.
GTHA Policy Agenda
Read about GTHA's policy considerations for building a stronger and more vibrant hotel and tourism sector.
160+
Hotel members
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Employees
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billion visitor spending generated by hotels
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