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Throughout
British Columbia an Approved Accommodation sign is awarded to tourist
accommodations that have met Tourism British Columbia's standards
of courtesy, comfort and cleanliness. Qualifying establishments
display a white Approved Accommodation sign.
Wherever and
whenever you travel, especially during peak season, it is best to
book in advance. Each establishment generally requires the equivalent
of the daily rate to hold the reservation. When reserving accommodation,
it is recommended that you ask for the establishment's cancellation
and refund policy.
Hotels, motels
and other lodgings are required to list room rates on a rate card,
conspicuously displayed in each room. Campground/RV site rates and
policy notices must be posted conspicuously in the registration
area. Visitors should contact the establishment directly to verify
all quoted rate details.
An 8% Hotel Room Tax is levied on all BC Accommodation (fixed roof
accommodations with 4 or more units), with the exception of Campgrounds,
RV Parks and houseboats. Local Municipal Government, where approved,
levies an additional 2% tourism tax on accommodation bills. GST
of 5% is is applicable to all accommodation charges.
Complaints about an accommodation facility should first be addressed
with the management of the property. If not resolved, the matter
can be referred to:
Manager of Accommodations Program
Tourism British Columbia
P.O Box 9830
Stn. Prov Govt
Victoria, BC
V8W 9W5
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