Reflections on the theme issue outcomes: the hospitality and tourism industry in Canada: What are the main challenges and solutions Available to Purchase

Dr Chandana (Chandi) Jayawardena is President of Chandi J. Associates Consulting, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. He has held leadership positions in South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, South America, the Caribbean and North America. In Canada, he was a Visiting Professor at Ryerson University, Professor at Niagara College, Associate Dean at George Brown College, and Senior Vice President at the Canadian School of Management. He has co-authored or edited/co-edited 19 books and journal theme issues, and authored over 100 articles. He has presented at conferences in 38 countries. He has led or participated in consulting projects for over 40 organizations, including: European Union, USAID, Caribbean Tourism Organization, Amazon Corporate Treaty Organization, Government of Guyana, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association, Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association, Sandals International, Rocco Forte Hotels, and in Canada, for Algonquin College, Centennial College and Red River College. He is a Past President of the world's largest professional body in the hospitality industry – Hotel & Catering International Management Association (HCIMA), now the Institute of Hospitality, UK.

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