Toronto,
17
January
2020
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02:06
Europe/Amsterdam

Paws for Thought: 2020 will See Travellers Putting their Pets in the Priority Lane

Recent research from Booking.com reveals that over seven in 10 (72%) global pet owners consider their pets to be a fully-fledged member of the family and over half (51%) admit that they would enjoy their vacation more if they got to bring their pet along. With this in mind, in 2020 we can expect to see to see pet-owners around the world making a conscious effort to put their pet(s) in the priority lane and bring these cherished family members on vacation with them. Just under half (42%) of global pet owners even admit that in the coming year they would choose their holiday destinations based on whether they can take their pets.

In order to meet the needs of travellers seeking the purrfect pet-friendly accommodation it will be more and more important for pet-friendly accommodations around the world to create a welcoming environment for their guests and their precious companions. Half (50%) of pet owners globally currently find there is a lack of clear and quality information around traveling with pets abroad. The year ahead will see accommodations offer pet-friendly amenities to cater for travellers’ pets’ needs, with the top five amenities for a paws-itively fun and furry vacation, according to the pet owners themselves, being

  • Space for pets to run and play – 39%
  • Veterinary support available – 31%
  • A friendly and warm environment – 26%
  • Pet-friendly activities – 21%
  • Pet sitting or walking services available – 19%

To delve deeper into Booking.com’s travel trends for 2020, visit http://TravelPredictions2020.com.

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Founded in 1996 in Amsterdam, Booking.com has grown from a small Dutch startup to one of the world’s leading digital travel companies. Part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), Booking.com’s mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. By investing in the technology that helps take the friction out of travel, Booking.com seamlessly connects millions of travellers with memorable experiences, a range of transportation options and incredible places to stay - from homes to hotels and much more. As one of the world’s largest travel marketplaces for both established brands and entrepreneurs of all sizes, Booking.com enables properties all over the world to reach a global audience and grow their businesses. Booking.com is available in 43 languages and offers more than 29 million total reported accommodation listings, including more than 6.2 million listings alone of homes, apartments and other unique places to stay. No matter where you want to go or what you want to do, Booking.com makes it easy and backs it all up with 24/7 customer support.

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