Vezpa Blog Canada
Practical guides, provincial tourism levy information and expert advice for owners of small hotels, B&Bs and vacation rentals across Canada.
PMS Comparison
A practical comparison of PMS platforms for owners of small hotels, B&Bs, cottages and vacation rentals in Canada. Real prices, GST/HST, provincial tourism levies, Airbnb/VRBO/Booking channel manager.
Tax & Compliance
The complete guide to GST/HST on accommodation, provincial tourism levies (BC MRDT, Ontario MAT, Quebec 3.5%, Alberta 4%), municipal taxes and how to automate filing for Canadian hosts.
Revenue Management
How to list your cottage, chalet or hotel on multiple OTAs without double bookings. Real-time sync vs iCal, commission rates compared and strategies for the Canadian vacation rental market.
Tax & Compliance
What every Canadian host needs to know about GST/HST on Airbnb income: HST by province, the $30,000 small-supplier threshold, platform tax collection since 2021, and the 2024 non-compliant short-term rental deduction denial.
Revenue Management
How small Canadian hotels, B&Bs and vacation rentals win more direct bookings: booking engine essentials, rate parity, CAD payments with Stripe and Interac, Google Hotel Ads and local SEO.
Revenue Management
How to price a Canadian hotel, B&B or vacation rental by season: ADR, occupancy and RevPAR explained, dynamic pricing in practice, and demand patterns across ski, cottage, coastal and city destinations.
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