Pet Friendly Accommodation

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Before you discount offering Pet Friendly accommodation, did you know that one in three people will choose to stay home with their pet rather than put them in a kennel?

• Approximately 62% of Australians own a dog which equates to 5.7 million households.

• How many of your competitor hotels accommodate dogs? Could you be the one in your location serving a niche market?

• Can you safely accommodate dogs, do you have a room that has a courtyard attached?

• An overnight stay in a kennel costs around $50 per day or $350 for a week. Will this added cost be putting off potential customers?

• What dog friendly facilities are in your local area?

• Do you know a dog walker/groomer/doggie day care in your local area that you could team up with?

So, before you discount this idea straight away, do some research and see what your competitors and a group of Melbourne CBD hotels are offering, if you can offer something different, you are opening yourself up to a new market that has potential. It is very hard to stand out in a crowded market so offering something different can be a way to capture new audiences.

You can of course put terms and conditions on pet friendly stays:

• No pets over 20kg

• Must be supervised and on leash at all times

• Specific rooms with courtyards

• Phone direct bookings only

So, before you say no, take the time to consider if you can manage this carefully and capture a new market.