Hotels provide sleeping accommodations on a room/suite basis and feature a front desk for customer service. Each guest room must have a private bath and/or shower. Many hotels have additional facilities like a pool, exercise room or sauna. Hotels are usually located near other facilities.
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Bed and Breakfasts provide short-term lodging in private homes or small buildings converted for this purpose. Usually occupied by the owner or operator, Bed and Breakfasts contain no more than six rooms. A continental or full-breakfast must be offered and included in the room rate.
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Home Accommodations are short-term lodging in private homes occupied by the owner. Home accommodators are similar to bed & breakfasts except that they do not offer breakfast.
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Cabins, Cottages and Chalets are often located in isolated areas. Accommodation providers in this category must offer a minimum of three self-contained, independent units on a single plot of land. These units cannot be attached to any other structures or to each other. They must be furnished and provide cooking facilities.
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A lodge is a detached building consisting of a group of single room units. A central, common area is often used for guest activities and/or relaxing. Lodges are not located next to other buildings and are no more than three storeys high. Lodges are most often located in isolated areas.
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A resort is usually a ho with added attractions on the premises, making it a self-contained vacation experience. Resorts cater mainly to vacationers or tourists (as opposed to overnight travellers). The site of a resort is usually large, and there may be a beach, lake, ocean, as well as other attractions and activities such as a golf course, tennis courts, etc. Structured activities are usually offered, with or without supervision.
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Vacation Homes are fully furnished houses/condominiums that come with full kitchens and laundry facilities. These homes are available for rent for at least six months out of the year.
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Backcountry accommodation relates to any accommodation that does not have road access. This means that guests must walk, ski, hike or fly in.
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Hostels are budget accommodations with at least some dormitory-style beds and/or shared bathrooms. Private rooms/bathrooms may be offered in addition to this.
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Campgrounds provide space and/or hookups for tents, tent trailers, recreational vehicles, or 5th wheels.
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Jasper’s conference accommodation providers must offer meeting space and guest rooms for a minimum of 50 people. Catering and presentation equipment such as a podium, projector, microphone, etc are required.
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Guest Ranches provide accommodations, meals and activities on a working ranch, which are offered as an inclusive package. Activities may include horseback riding, trail and pack trips, cattle drives and everyday maintenance of the ranch and its livestock.
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