Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
*Note: All times Pacific Time (PT)
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Opening Reception
Location: Plaza Ballroom
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Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
*Note: All times Pacific Time (PT)
7:45 am – 9:00 am
Networking Breakfast and Tradeshow
Location: Regency Foyer
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9:00 am – 9:15 am
Opening Remarks
Location: Regency Ballroom
BCHA Update
Location: Regency Ballroom
9:15 am – 10:00 am
Western Canada Hotel Performance & Investment Trends
Here Comes the Sun
Location: Regency Ballroom
Western Canada’s hotel market continues to show impressive resilience. This sharp and practical session covers key performance results, standout transactions, and highlights active capital flows across the country. Discover which asset types hold long-term value, and which local and regional markets are best positioned for future growth and new supply.
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Inside the West’s Iconic Resorts
Strawberry Fields Forever
Location: Regency Ballroom
Western Canada’s resorts are both stunning and resilient. Hear from leaders behind some of the region’s most enduring properties as they discuss staying competitive amid natural events, shifting labour realities, renovation cycles, and fierce global competition.
10:45 am – 11:15 am
Networking Coffee Break and Tradeshow
Location: Regency Foyer
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11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Hotel Demand in Motion: Morphing Guest Travel Patterns
Day Trippers Expand Their Horizons
Location: Regency Ballroom
Hotel demand remains strong, but the traveler has changed. This session explores how domestic, regional, and cross-border demand patterns are shifting—by geography, segment, and purpose of travel. Expect actionable insights for tailoring strategy in an evolving market.
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Western Canadian Economic Outlook: Navigating Uncertainty
Get Back to Where We'd Like to Be
Location: Regency Ballroom
An expert-led review will assess Western Canada and the Nation’s current and anticipated economic climate. Gain insight into the forces shaping Western provincial performance, from energy and inter-provincial trade policy to labor and inflation. Learn where the opportunities and risks lie in 2025 and beyond—critical context for every decision-maker.
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Networking Lunch and Tradeshow
Location: Regency Foyer
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1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
AHLA Update
Location: Regency Ballroom
2:00 pm – 2:35 pm
The Brand Debate: Whose Flag Will Fly the Highest?
Love, Love Me Do - Have I Got a Brand for You
Location: Regency Ballroom
In this lively, fast-paced debate, leading hotel companies go head-to-head to pitch and defend their newest brands. You’ll hear their best cases—then vote on the most compelling. It’s all in good fun, but with valuable takeaways about brand positioning and market appeal.
2:35 pm – 3:05 pm
Fireside Keynote
Come Together
Location: Regency Ballroom
3:05 pm – 3:30 pm
Networking Coffee Break and Tradeshow
Location: Regency Foyer
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3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
HAC Update
Location: Regency Ballroom
3:45 pm – 4:30 pm
The State of Hotel Capital: Deals, Debt & Renovation Financing
With a Little Help from My Friends
Location: Regency Ballroom
Capital is available—but are stakeholders aligned? This session brings together owners, lenders, and operators to share current expectations and recent experiences. Learn how renovations are being financed, what underwriting looks like today, and how to align interests across the capital stack.
4:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Final Remarks
Location: Regency Ballroom