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Hospitality Trends Shaping 2026
Main Feature Image Shelby Stewart 2026-04-20 Main Feature Image Shelby Stewart 2026-04-20

Hospitality Trends Shaping 2026

We've pulled together some of the most relevant findings from reports published between January and April 2026 and translated them for the Alberta context. Here's what the research is telling us for 2026 trends.

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Alberta Beverage Awards Winners’ Buyers Trade Tasting
New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-04-13 New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-04-13

Alberta Beverage Awards Winners’ Buyers Trade Tasting

A free tasting andproduct showcase of more than 150 Alberta Beverage Awards award-winning products.

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Win a Pro-Level Risk Review + Giusti Wine Collection
Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-04-06 Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-04-06

Win a Pro-Level Risk Review + Giusti Wine Collection

An exclusive giveaway for AHA members brought to you by our Partners at Wilson M. Beck, Alberta.

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Open Letter: RE: New Patio Licensing Fees, Concerns from Alberta’s Hospitality Industry
Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-03-24 Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-03-24

Open Letter: RE: New Patio Licensing Fees, Concerns from Alberta’s Hospitality Industry

AHA is calling on Edmonton to reconsider new patio fees introduced without industry consultation, citing added strain on already thin-margin restaurants.

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Member Update: Temporary Foreign Worker Program Changes
Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-03-14 Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-03-14

Member Update: Temporary Foreign Worker Program Changes

Federal changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program acknowledge rural labour shortages, but more durable solutions are needed to help Alberta restaurants retain the workers they rely on.

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How Restaurant Owners Can Save More On Gas Right Now
New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-03-12 New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-03-12

How Restaurant Owners Can Save More On Gas Right Now

As more restaurants take control of in-house delivery, managing fuel costs has become an important part of protecting margins. Through a new partnership with Shell, QUASEP is helping operators reduce fleet expenses with fuel savings, maintenance discounts, and added rewards.

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Active Survey Alert: Government Survey on Restaurant Food Safety Grading
Main Feature Image Shelby Stewart 2026-03-12 Main Feature Image Shelby Stewart 2026-03-12

Active Survey Alert: Government Survey on Restaurant Food Safety Grading

The Alberta government is conducting a survey of restaurants in Alberta regarding a newly proposed Restaurant Food Safety Grading system.

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Celebrating Women in the Alberta Hospitality Industry
Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-03-07 Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-03-07

Celebrating Women in the Alberta Hospitality Industry

Across Alberta, women in hospitality are shaping communities with passion, culture, and heart.

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Investing in Marketing To Drive   Incremental Demand
Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-03-02 Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-03-02

Investing in Marketing To Drive Incremental Demand

Rather than viewing marketing as an added expense, operators can treat it as a strategic investment in incremental demand reaching customers who may not have discovered their brand otherwise.

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A Win for Alberta Restaurants: Government Reverses Wine Tax Change
New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-26 New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-26

A Win for Alberta Restaurants: Government Reverses Wine Tax Change

The Government of Alberta has announced it will reverse the ad valorem wine tax introduced in 2025, returning to a simple flat-tax model.

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Update: Everyday Payments (Formerly AnyDay) – Regulatory Order and Operator Guidance
Main Feature Image Shelby Stewart 2026-02-25 Main Feature Image Shelby Stewart 2026-02-25

Update: Everyday Payments (Formerly AnyDay) – Regulatory Order and Operator Guidance

The Bank of Canada has issued a temporary compliance order against XTM Inc., operator of Everyday Payments (formerly AnyDay), due to concerns around the safeguarding of funds.

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Profit Rescue: Using Technology to Combat Inflation & Rising Operating Costs
Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-20 Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-20

Profit Rescue: Using Technology to Combat Inflation & Rising Operating Costs

This blog explores how the right technology can help restaurants reduce waste, improve visibility, and protect profitability in today’s challenging operating environment.

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A Restaurant Owner's Guide To Navigating Aggregate Liability Limits
Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-19 Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-19

A Restaurant Owner's Guide To Navigating Aggregate Liability Limits

Aggregate liability limits cap what your insurer will pay across all claims in a year, so understanding and properly setting them helps restaurants avoid coverage gaps, contract breaches, and costly surprises before a claim ever happens.

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Advisory Notice: Awareness Regarding Everyday Payments (Formerly AnyDay)
Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-12 Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-12

Advisory Notice: Awareness Regarding Everyday Payments (Formerly AnyDay)

Industry reports have raised concerns about service interruptions and delayed tip payouts involving Everyday Payments (formerly AnyDay). Pperators are encouraged to review and reconcile accounts to ensure reliable tip distribution. Read more >

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Not Sold Out Yet? A Practical Playbook for Filling Valentine’s Day
Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-11 Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-11

Not Sold Out Yet? A Practical Playbook for Filling Valentine’s Day

Nearly half of Valentine’s reservations happen in the final days leading up to February 14.

If you’re not fully booked yet, here are practical, last-minute strategies operators can implement to drive those final covers.

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Open Letter to the City of Calgary Regarding Ship & Anchor Pub
Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-04 Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-04

Open Letter to the City of Calgary Regarding Ship & Anchor Pub

Regarding Development Permit DP2025-06592.

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Winter Olympics Update: Extended Liquor Service Hours
New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-04 New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-04

Winter Olympics Update: Extended Liquor Service Hours

Your guide to navigating the 2026 Olympics AGLC Liquor Updates at your restaurant.

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5 Customer “Pet Peeves” That Quietly Cost Restaurants Sales
New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-03 New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-02-03

5 Customer “Pet Peeves” That Quietly Cost Restaurants Sales

We’re breaking down five common customer pet peeves that drive diners away through a practical Alberta operator lens, along with tangible changes you can implement this month to improve guest satisfaction, protect your reputation, and build repeat visits.

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How Coke Canada’s Foodservice Distributor Program Supports Alberta Restaurants
New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-01-22 New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-01-22

How Coke Canada’s Foodservice Distributor Program Supports Alberta Restaurants

Coke Canada Bottling’s Food Service Distributor (FSD) Program gives restaurants a more flexible way to access core beverage products through the distributors they already work with, helping simplify operations and reduce delivery challenges.

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Reflecting on 2025: Strength, Growth, and Community in Alberta Hospitality
Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-01-07 Main Feature Image, New + Noteworthy Shelby Stewart 2026-01-07

Reflecting on 2025: Strength, Growth, and Community in Alberta Hospitality

A note from our Executive Director.

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