FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Announcing the 2026 OHI Hall of Fame Inductees

Celebrating the Visionaries Shaping Ontario's Hospitality

MISSISSAUGA, ON | AUGUST 17, 2026 – Ontario's hospitality industry is shaped by extraordinary individuals whose passion, leadership, and commitment continue to inspire the next generation. Today, we are honoured to recognize those who have made a lasting impact.

We are proud to announce the 2026 OHI Hall of Fame inductees—an exceptional group of hospitality leaders whose careers have helped define and strengthen Ontario's hospitality industry. Through their vision, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence, they have created a legacy that will continue to influence our industry for years to come.

The OHI Hall of Fame is among the highest distinctions presented by OHI - We Are Hospitality, recognizing individuals whose outstanding achievements and lifelong contributions have advanced Ontario's hospitality sector. Presented in partnership with the Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA), Canada's largest provincial hospitality association, this prestigious honour celebrates the people who embody the values that define our industry: leadership, innovation, service, and community.

2026 OHI Hall of Fame Award Winners:

Arron Barberian

Barberian's Steak House



Bhulesh & Chuck Lodhia

JM Hospitality

Ed Khediguian

National Bank of Canada

Geneviève Dumas

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Janet Zuccarini

Gusto 54

Jeff Hyslop

InnVest Hotels

Jonathan Lund

IHG Hotels & Resorts

Lana Duke

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

Larry Law

Living Water Resorts

Peter George

CN Tower

Inductees are selected through a province-wide nominations process and evaluated by the OHI Nominations Committee — ensuring the most deserving are honoured with this lifetime achievement. We invite ORHMA members and hospitality professionals across Ontario to send a personal message of congratulations to this year’s honourees — a meaningful way to acknowledge their impact.

Join us at OHC2026 to Celebrate OHI's Hall of Fame Winners!

The Hall of Fame awards will be presented to inductees at the Ontario Hospitality Conference's OHI Opening Reception on October 19, 2026, from 5:30pm-8:30pm, at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites. For further information, visit the Ontario Hospitality Conference website.

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