Purpose – This paper aims to provide a relevant backdrop for the Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes ( WHATT ) theme issue on the hotel industry of Canada, and to describe how the 2012 WHATT roundtable in Canada was organised. Design/methodology/approach – The foundation for this paper...

Purpose – This paper aims to analyse trends related to hotel investment in Canada and propose innovative practices for the financial management of hotels. Design/methodology/approach – The foundation for this paper was laid during a well‐attended Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes...

Purpose – This paper aims to present practical answers to the strategic question: “What innovations are needed in the Canadian hotel industry and how might they be implemented to secure the industry's future?” It aims to capture the essence of conclusions of seven papers written by 23...

Purpose – This paper aims to address the key sustainability issues in Canada's tourism and hospitality industry. Design/methodology/approach – The foundation for this paper was laid during a well attended Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (WHATT) roundtable discussion between industry...