Vezpa Blog USA
Practical guides, lodging tax information and expert advice for owners of small hotels, B&Bs and vacation rentals across the United States.
PMS Comparison
A practical comparison of PMS platforms for owners of small hotels, B&Bs and vacation rentals in the United States. Real prices, lodging tax automation, Airbnb/VRBO/Booking channel manager and direct booking engine.
Tax & Compliance
The complete guide to transient occupancy tax, hotel tax and room tax in the United States. State-by-state rates, city surcharges, when Airbnb collects for you and how to automate filing.
Revenue Management
How to list on multiple OTAs without double bookings. Real-time sync vs iCal, commission rates compared, rate parity strategies and how to maximize revenue across Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com and Expedia.
Tax & Compliance
What every US host needs to know about federal taxes on Airbnb and short-term rental income: the 14-day rule (IRC 280A(g)), Schedule E vs Schedule C, and the 1099-K reporting threshold.
Revenue Management
How small US hotels, B&Bs and vacation rentals win more direct bookings: booking engine essentials, rate parity, USD payments with Stripe, Google Hotel Ads and local SEO.
Revenue Management
How to price a US hotel, B&B or vacation rental by season: ADR, occupancy and RevPAR explained, dynamic pricing in practice, and demand patterns across ski, beach and city destinations.
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