Homes & Villas by Marriott has partnered with
Petco Health + Wellness to make it easier for pet owners to find
the most suitable accommodation for them and their furry family
members.
The Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy booking
website will highlight “Pet-Friendly Picks by Petco” featuring
vacation properties that meet Petco’s standards for pet safety,
health and wellness for both dogs and cats among the platform’s
more than 80,000 properties.
In addition, Petco is putting together a travel collection
of essential items for pet travel and safety – including beds,
bowls, toys and travel accessories, which can be shipped to their
U.S. rental property.
Customers will also be able to access
information including infographics, articles and packing
checklists on the Homes & Villas by Marriott website
produced by Petco in preparation for traveling with their pets.
“For many of our guests, family vacations mean
including their four-legged family members, and since the
pandemic, we’ve seen ‘Pets Allowed’ rise to become one of the top
two most popular filters our guests choose when searching for
homes,” said Jennifer Hsieh, Vice President, Homes & Villas by
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International. “Our collaboration with
an expert like Petco means we will better accommodate guests
seeking the space and amenities of a vacation rental that welcomes
pets and make traveling with your pet simpler, more rewarding, and
memorable.”
With 80% of pet owners considering their
pet to be part of their family, and at least a third forecast to travel with their pets this holiday season
rather than leaving them at home, travellers
actively seek out options where they have a reliable,
safe, and stress-free environment that is designed with
pet-friendly activities and access to supplies they need while
traveling.
“As pets become more and more central to our
lives, pet-friendly travel is the natural evolution in
humanization and premiumization in the pet category,” said Jenny
Wolski, SVP Omnichannel Experience for Petco. “With pet parents
increasingly traveling and exploring the world with their whole
family – whether for vacations, work, or a combination of both –
collaborating with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy will create a
tailored experience with all the resources, assistance, and
supplies needed for worry-free pet travel.”
Marriott has indicated that it expects to expand
its partnership with Petco in the future and plans to develop a
pet-friendly program for its hotels.
