Canadian Lodges charging US$

[Bluebulldog]

If you want it in Canadian, then multiply by 1.3, or whatever the exchange rate is that day. Doesn't seem to me to be a big deal.

Many of the lodges have far more US clients than Canadians ( particularly those in the NW part of the province). I however wouldn't rule out some of them on such a trifling issue. Heck, email and ask if they do deals for Canadians, you never know until you ask.....

[KMG Canada]

Interesting thread and interesting opinions. I market hunts in South Africa predominantly. Our website is in USD as that seems to be the standard currency within the hunting and fishing market. However, when I do shows within Canada I advertise in Canadian dollars. In Europe EUR and in the US USD etc... Strangely enough I have had cases where an American wanted to pay in Cdn as the exchange rate was better at the time vs. the South African Rand. Back to the OPs original point, I don't advertise in South African Rand (where the hunt takes place) as I am marketing to Canadians, Europeans and Americans. Usually if someone is interested enough they will call and that is when I would quote in the appropriate currency. It seems to me those lodges are targeting Americans but could be missing out on potential clients within Canada, based on some of the input above ... I will watch this thread with interest.

[Bandwagon]

I don't know amajor outfitter that does not have a published price list in US funds. The target market are Americans and from a business perspective you wouldcertainly want to be compensated in US funds.

For example there are lots of goose/duck guides that really struggle to get$250.00 a day from a Canadian while the can get double that from an Americanand a commitment of 3 days from them.

[410001661]

Guys.......most of you missed my point all together. It is not the exchange or the difference in currency (that is up to the lodge to do the math and determine how much to charge me) but the fact is that I do not have an option to pay in Canadian $ when the camp is, last time I checked, in CANADA.

Between my personnel trips and what I do for work (promotions and sales prizes) I probably spend over $25k/year and I will NOT TOUCH a lodge with these practices.........way too many options available out there to be concerned with.

Just my observation

[werner.reiche]

Many thinks are priced in USD when marketed internationally.
Some good examples
- hotel rooms
- foreign country entry visa prices
The country that the goods or services are provided from/in are not relevant to the transaction.

USD is still the worlds internationally currency as English is its international language.
If you are looking at marketing material aimed at international markets - it is likely to be in USD.
Canadian hunting and fishing is marketing is usually done more to international markets than domestic.

[sawbill]

Are you sure you don't have the option to pay in Cdn funds when you factor in the exchange? I find it hard to believe they wouldn't take Cdn currency and denying it is probably against some law--somewhere.

[MikePal]

With electronic payments it doesn't make any difference..anywhere. Just swipe or give the number and it's paid, currency conversion is automatic on your statement. I've used my CIBC credit/debit card extensively while I travel.

Or just open a US account and get a US Visa/Mastercard for transactions with potential clients if it makes them happy. It's not a big deal..what's the old saying "it's just money".

[werner.reiche]

With electronic payments it doesn't make any difference..anywhere. Just swipe or give the number and it's paid, currency conversion is automatic on your statement. I've used my CIBC credit/debit card extensively while I travel.

Or just open a US account and get a US Visa/Mastercard for transactions with potential clients if it makes them happy. It's not a big deal..what's the old saying "it's just money".

You're correct here. I use my visa, m/c and bank card all over the world, you pay in local currency and it shows up with the conversion on your statement.

[410001661]

You're correct here. I use my visa, m/c and bank card all over the world, you pay in local currency and it shows up with the conversion on your statement.

You are 100% correct.........and I quote "you pay in local currency"

[Bluebulldog]

Are you sure you don't have the option to pay in Cdn funds when you factor in the exchange? I find it hard to believe they wouldn't take Cdn currency and denying it is probably against some law--somewhere.

They do take Canadian. Only the posted prices are in US $$$. And yes, if you are a business entity in Canada, you are obligated to take Canadian currency. So if a lodge posts it's price in US $$$, then when you go to book, you make sure what rate they use, and go from there.