About Ascend

A unique, in-person conference opportunity for hotel owners, leaders and investors
to hear from industry experts and get an inside edge on the travel industry,
including hotels, tourism and travel tech.

Ascend remains the Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association’s flagship conference,
and can’t miss event of the year for hotel leaders who want to discover
what’s next for the hospitality industry.

Why Ascend?

Through our incisive sessions and expert research analysis, thought leaders will probe the national, provincial, economic and technology trends that are reshaping the hospitality industry.

With past speakers including, Travel Alberta, CBRE, Palm Insurance, and the Government of Alberta - Ascend is not to be missed.

Join us this November in Banff as we discuss:

Get ready to be inspired and network with hospitality’s most creative thinkers in an intimate gathering of 150 hotel leaders, owners and investors.

Why you should attend ...

Attendees are a mix of both experienced veterans and forward-thinking newcomers that seek greater insight into the hotel business. Do you want to:

2023's Stunning Location

Ascend 2023 will be held at the iconic Rimrock Resort in Banff, Alberta.

This stunning venue, with plentiful natural light and majestic mountain views, will make this the best Ascend yet.

Move forward with Confidence!

Leave Ascend 2023 with game-changing new skills in:

  • Strategic planning and goal setting - for the next year and beyond
  • Budgeting and risk management - make informed decisions based on expert information
  • Leveraging collective strength - use your new-found networks within the industry

Registration Fees

  • Members $699
  • Supplementary Registration $399 (rate for second, third etc. individuals from member properties)
  • Non-Members $1,299

AHLA Associate members or other vendors/suppliers interested in attending should contact Azia Onofrychuk about opportunities to participate.

Join us as we discover what lies ahead for hospitality!