Industry News

Updated: May 20, 2021

In this section we have gathered some of the most popular information sources, such as trade journals, magazines, blogs, and association websites. Industry information is always changing. For the latest news, current issues and popular opinions, try following one or more of these sources. In addition, interacting with the websites that provide this information through commenting and asking questions may also provide you with more information.

Associations 

Trade associations often publish free industry newsletters that are excellent sources of information for your business plan. Such newsletters often have articles that cover in-depth topics on business management, manufacturing practices, how-tos, and current industry news.

British Columbia Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Guild | Recognized by Tourism BC as the professional body for the Bed and Breakfast Industry in BC, they produce 70,000 brochures annually that are racked on most ferry routes, Tourism offices as well as selected info centers in the Northern US.

BBCanada.com | Canada's complete bed & breakfast web server. Check out the Partnered Associations link.

Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII) | PAII's mandate is to provide education, information, networking, advocacy, business opportunities and research relating to the innkeeping industry. Check out the industry information page.

Bed and Breakfast Association - UK (BBA) | The Bed & Breakfast Association is the UK trade association for B&Bs and Guest Houses.

BC Hotel Association (BCHA) | The BCHA is the advocate and spokesperson for the interests of the hotel industry throughout British Columbia.

  • InnFocus Magazine: A publication from the BC Hotel Association, available for free online. Published quarterly.

Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) | TIABC is the voice of British Columbia’s $17 billion visitor economy. TIABC's primary purpose is to advocate the interests of members.

Magazines & Trade Journals

Trade journals (often called magazines or trade publications) can be very useful in helping you find current articles relating to business research. Contact your local research library to determine which trade journal subscriptions they have. There are also free trade publications that you can access online. 

Hospitality Today | An online multimedia publication for owners in the hospitality industry.

Bed & Breakfast News - UK | A subscription magazine geared towards the 'hands-on' owners of B&Bs, guesthouses, and small hotels. Published monthly.

Blogs

Little Hotelier | This blog is from the Little Hotelier, which provides a marketing and booking system for bed and breakfasts. The blog features posts about distribution, marketing, property management, technology, and trends in the bed and breakfast world.

Hannah's | This blog from a UK bed and breakfast shows how the owner has incorporated their interest in yoga into a feature of the bed and breakfast by offering regular yoga retreats and other activities.

Consultant Websites

MarketWatch - Industry Analyzer | The Industries section contains current data on Dow Jones Industry Sectors. Aggregate data as well as company-specific data is available.

Firsthand | A free source of industry information. Use the Industry Profiles to research growing industries and best industries by major, and Company Rankings and Profiles to find news, company information, and industry-specific sample professions. Basic monthly membership is free and offers access to blogs, discussion forums, and job listings.

As with all sources, news articles and blogs should be carefully evaluated. For information on how to evaluate your information, watch video tutorial Module Five: Using Information Responsibly.