Bridging Borders: A Deep Dive into Canadian Short-Term Rentals and Advocacy
Slick Talk: The Hospitality Podcast
04/03/24
•46m
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This podcast episode features a returning guest, Catherine Ratcliffe, who has significantly grown since her last appearance, transitioning from a 9-to-5 job to managing four properties and now organizing her own event, CanStays.
The discussion highlights the differences in short-term rental regulations and operations between Canada and the United States, underscoring the unique challenges and opportunities within the Canadian market. The conversation also touches on the importance of advocacy in the short-term rental industry, strategies for avoiding information overload at conferences, and the potential impact of new regulations on short-term rental owners and operators in Canada.
Additionally, the episode underscores the technical and operational aspects of running short-term rentals in Canada, including the implications of local healthcare and hospital proximity on short-term rental locations. The dialogue concludes with Catherine sharing her goals for the CanStays conference, aiming to create a pivotal platform for Canadian short-term rental stakeholders, with the potential for the event to become an annual cornerstone for industry networking, education, and advocacy.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratcliffecatherine/
https://canstaysrentalalliance.com
@canstaysrentalalliance
This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at:
- Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device, and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link!
- Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform!
- Hudson Creative Studio - Get your direct booking site and brand built by them, and never look back!
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Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production, and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts!
Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible!
You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting!
If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form, and we will be in touch!
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This episode is brought to you by our sponsors at:
- Minut – Minut has more than just security features! They monitor noise, movement, and occupancy all within one device, and all Slick Talk listeners get 2 months FREE when they sign up with this link!
- Hostfully – Use code SLICKTALK for 3 months free of their digital guidebook or $100 off their property management platform!
- Hudson Creative Studio - Get your direct booking site and brand built by them, and never look back!
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Thank you for tuning into our podcast! Slick Talk is a Hospitality.FM production, and you can find more of our shows at Hospitality.FM or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts!
Listen to more episodes on our website and take a look at our amazing podcast and network sponsors that make this all possible!
You can also listen to our Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality, where we dive into the industry as a whole in a more casual setting!
If you ever want to contact us for guest suggestions or anything else related to the podcast, please fill out our contact form, and we will be in touch!
Last but not least, we love to connect on LinkedIn! Let’s connect there so you can see the daily content we post beyond the podcast!
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