From Crisis to Recovery: Analyzing Government Support for Canadian Restaurants during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Kellershohn, Julie; Smith, Wayne W; Litvin, Stephen W; Frash, Robert

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From Crisis to Recovery: Analyzing Government Support for Canadian Restaurants during the COVID-19 Pandemic

dc.contributor.author	Kellershohn, Julie
dc.contributor.author	Smith, Wayne W
dc.contributor.author	Litvin, Stephen W
dc.contributor.author	Frash, Robert
dc.contributor.department	Toronto Metropolitan University
dc.contributor.department	Toronto Metropolitan University
dc.contributor.department	College of Charleston
dc.contributor.department	College of Charleston
dc.date	2023-09-24T10:08:56.000
dc.date.accessioned	2024-04-26T21:36:54Z
dc.date.available	2024-04-26T21:36:54Z
dc.description	<p>Dr. Julie Kellershohn is an Assistant Professor at the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Her research specializes in consumer decision-making and the impact of marketing and technology in the Foodservice Industry. She focuses on Away-From-Home food and beverage consumption, including Quick Service, Casual, and Full-Service Restaurants.</p> <p>Wayne W. Smith is a Professor at the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Toronto Metropolitan University. His research focuses on tourism policy, consumer psychology and tourism pedagogy. He currently serves on the boards of TTRA Canada and ISTTE.</p> <p>Stephen W. Litvin is a professor of Hospitality & Tourism Management in the School of Business, College of Charleston. Steve received his DBA in International Commerce from the University of South Australia. His primary research interests relate to tourism’s economic and cultural impacts upon communities, tourism consumer behavior and the politics of tourism.</p> <p>Robert E. Frash recently retired after 30 years in food service, and 20 years in academia. He continues his research as Professor Emeritus at the College of Charleston in the USA.</p>
dc.description	<p>Statement of conference contribution:</p> <p>This paper aligns closely with the "Tourism Stakeholders and Partnerships - Strategic Planning From Multiple Stakeholder Perspectives" conference theme. It investigates the range of government interventions, policies, and subsidies implemented to support the Canadian restaurant industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. By examining the effectiveness of these measures and evaluating their impact on the restaurant sector, this paper provides insights into strategic planning from the perspectives of government entities, restaurant owners, employees, and other relevant stakeholders. The research findings and recommendations offered in the paper can inform strategic decision-making processes, enabling stakeholders to develop comprehensive and effective strategies for the recovery and future resilience of the restaurant industry.</p>
dc.description.abstract	This study, utilizing qualitative analyses, evaluates the effectiveness of Canadian government policies and subsidies in providing relief to the restaurant industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Insights into the effectiveness of support measures (mandatory closures, wage subsidies, rent relief, and business continuity support) and recommendations for future policymaking are provided.
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14394/49738
dc.relation.url	https://scholarworks.umass.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=ttracanada_2023_conference&unstamped=1
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.source.status	published
dc.subject	COVID-19 pandemic
dc.subject	Canadian restaurant industry
dc.subject	Government policies and procedures
dc.subject	Evaluating support programs
dc.subject	Tourism and Travel
dc.title	From Crisis to Recovery: Analyzing Government Support for Canadian Restaurants during the COVID-19 Pandemic
dc.type	article
dc.type	article
digcom.contributor.author	isAuthorOfPublication\|email:jkellershohn@torontomu.ca\|institution:Toronto Metropolitan University\|Kellershohn, Julie
digcom.contributor.author	isAuthorOfPublication\|email:wayne.smith@torontomu.ca\|institution:Toronto Metropolitan University\|Smith, Wayne W
digcom.contributor.author	isAuthorOfPublication\|email:litvins@cofc.edu\|institution:College of Charleston\|Litvin, Stephen W
digcom.contributor.author	isAuthorOfPublication\|email:frashr@cofc.edu\|institution:College of Charleston\|Frash, Robert
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