Alberta Hospitality Association

• Patio season on Calgary’s 17 Avenue faces two more years of sidewalk construction

  There are clouds on the horizon for area patios, as the city plans work to replace sidewalks on the popular stretch.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
  
• First the pandemic, now prices: Alberta restaurants struggling with high inflation

  Alberta's hospitality industry had a tough couple of years through the pandemic, but it's being hit perhaps even harder by the biggest increase in inflation since 1991.

  Economy

  Jun 17, 2022
  
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• Alberta hospitality industry keeping close eye on COVID-19 cases, restrictions

  In Alberta, indoor dining is permitted, but restaurants must adhere to the province's Restrictions Exemption Program, limit tables to 10 people and stop serving alcohol by 11 p.m.

  Health

  Jan 4, 2022
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• Holiday party cancellations and low bookings have Alberta restaurants worried

  Restaurant owners relying on holiday parties to help them get back on their feet are worried because of low bookings and cancelled reservations.

  Consumer

  Nov 3, 2021
• Some rural Alberta restaurants face restrictions exemption program backlash

  As much of the province's hospitality industry tries to implement the Alberta government's restrictions exemption program, some rural restaurants are being hit hard.

  Health

  Sep 26, 2021
• Lethbridge restaurateurs confused about COVID-19 rule enforcement

  A Lethbridge restaurant owner is raising concerns over an announcement from Premier Jason Kenney on Thursday. She's confused and worried while waiting for clearer guidelines

  Economy

  May 2, 2021
• Alberta hospitality industry requests inclusion in next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations

  The association's president said Alberta hospitality industry is still struggling and getting workers vaccinated earlier would allow the industry to recover earlier.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2021
• COVID-19: Calgary diners pleased about eating with others again as restrictions eased

  Alberta restaurants have been reopened to in-person dining for nearly a week.

  Health

  Feb 13, 2021
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• Pandemic hits Alberta’s hospitality industry harder than any other sector: CFIB

  A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business shows the hospitality industry has been the hardest hit sector in Alberta.

  Consumer

  Feb 11, 2021
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• Alberta’s hospitality industry pushes for reopening of restaurants, bars amid COVID-19

  The Alberta Hospitality Association says the industry is now at a breaking point and the 150,000 Albertans who work in the industry are struggling.

  Economy

  Jan 14, 2021