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Calgary Hotel Association

Who We Are

About Us
The Calgary Hotel Association is an independent, member-based organization and the collective voice of Calgary's hotel sector.
 
We protect and grow member value: advancing shared priorities, stewarding collective investment, and representing hotels as a credible partner in the conversations that shape Calgary's visitor economy.
 
CHA brings hotel leaders together to do collectively what no single property can do alone - strengthen demand, influence policy, build partnerships, and create the conditions for members to compete and grow.



Why We Matter
to Members

We matter to members because we make collective action visible and valuable.

 

CHA helps members see where the investment goes, what it supports, and what it delivers back - through stronger advocacy, broader market reach, better alignment with partners, and more consistent reporting on results. We compete on rooms, but collaborate on what no single hotel can do alone.
Why We Matter to Members

Meet Our Team

CHA is home to experienced leaders with expertise across hospitality, finance, operations, stakeholder relations, and destination-building. We bring that experience together in service of one goal: helping Calgary's hotels create more value together than any one property could create alone.
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Myka Osinchuk

Interim Executive Director

Myka Osinchuk is a seasoned executive and consultant with over 25 years of leadership experience, including full P&L responsibility for organizations with up to $45M in annual revenue and $150M in assets. Known for her collaborative leadership and strong communication skills, Myka has successfully guided start-ups, growth initiatives, and major organizational change across sectors such as non-profit, healthcare, academia, technology, energy, arts, and tourism.
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Gabriela Amezcua

Manager, Member &
Stakeholder Relations

Gabriela joined the Calgary Hotel Association in 2024 as Executive Assistant, supporting the executive director and advancing the organization’s mission. With a 10-year career focused on culture, community, and environmental initiatives, Gabriela moved from Guadalajara, México to Calgary in 2021. She enjoys the outdoors, hiking, ice skating, dining, and exploring new cuisines, as well as cooking and hosting at home to make others feel welcome.
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Nichole Herman

Director of Finance & Investment

Nichole joined the Calgary Hotel Association in January 2025 as Director of Finance, bringing two decades of experience in building and leading teams across industries. Her career has been complemented by extensive volunteer work in the nonprofit sector, enhancing her ability to connect with diverse communities. Having lived across all four western provinces, Nichole has made Calgary her home and enjoys family time, meditation, yoga, and travel, though the beach remains her favourite retreat.
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Svenja Sievers

Accounts Payable Administrator(Part-Time)

Svenja has been with the Calgary Hotel Association since 2016, starting as Executive Assistant and later taking on financial management and strategic oversight of the Destination Marketing Fund committees. With over 10 years of hospitality experience in roles ranging from Front Office Agent to Area Revenue Manager, Svenja brings a deep understanding of the industry. Born in Germany, she moved to Canada in 2009 and was promoted to DMF Project Manager in 2019 after returning from maternity leave.

Board of Directors
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Tiffany Richards

GM: Delta Hotel, Calgary Downtown

Chair
CHA_037_Danny Marshall

Danny Marshall

GM: Residence Inn, Calgary Downtown

Past Chair
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John O'Connell

GM: Hyatt Regency Calgary

Vice Chair
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Peter Catarino

GM: The Westin Downtown Calgary

Director at Large
CHA_089_Ken Flores

Ken Flores

GM: Fairmont Palliser

Chair of Finance/ Treasurer
CHA_001_Martin Gilbert

Martin Gilbert

GM: Marriott Calgary Downtown

Director at Large
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Ayaz Kara

Prestige Hospitality Inc.

Director at Large
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Vince Kong

PBA Group of Companies

Director at Large
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Jeanette Poty

GM: The Westley Calgary Downtown Hotel

Director at Large
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Ripin Yadav

GM: Courtyard Calgary & Residence Inn Calgary South

Director at Large
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Astrid Heckert

GM: Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire

Director at Large