The travel market is officially turning towards dogs, cats, and possibly even hedgehogs. The demographics of clients are changing, as well as the expectations of travelers. More no longer leave their pets at home, and starting with the "Z" generation and ending with parents whose children stay at home, travelers are taking their pets with them while traveling, be it a bird or a four-legged animal. This forces the travel sector to rethink its approach to hospitality.
This is not just a cute trend, but a fundamental shift in how people travel. When pet owners feel that their trip will not be complete without the presence of their pet, companies that do not adapt to this risk being left behind, according to Skift. Whether it’s ecologically friendly policies of hotels or airlines offering special conditions for traveling with pets, it is clear: the future of travel includes pets, and companies ignoring this will act at their own peril and risk.
