Benchmarking an Emerging Lodging Alternative in Canada: A Profile of the B&B Sector

• Alan R. Miciak ^[1] ; Kent Kirkland ^[1] ; J.R. Brent Ritchie ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Calgary

     University of Calgary

     Canadá

     
• Localización: Tourism economics: the business and finance of tourism and recreation, ISSN 1354-8166, Vol. 7, Nº. 1, 2001, págs. 39-58
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The bed and breakfast (B&B) option is often viewed as an attractive alternative to the traditional hotel/motel room. Although it is experiencing growing popularity in the Canadian accommodation industry, information on this emerging sector is quite limited. This study seeks to provide a basic understanding of the B&B industry by establishing baseline profiles of guest origin, operating practices, operator characteristics and financial performance of inns throughout Canada. Implications for inn owners and operators are discussed.