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There are many ways to save money on domestic and international travel. One that is often overlooked: Travel Auctions.

If you’re preparing to look into cheap airfares be sure to look beyond the airline websites and places like Expedia, Orbitz, and Travelocity.

Online travel auctions are often where you’ll find the best airfare deals plus travel packages that include hotel and potentially other benefits.

eBay provides what might be the most popular travel auction on the Internet. Their travel auction page is a great place to bid on vacation packages, rental car deals, hotel discounts, vacation rentals, and other kinds of lodging deals (i.e., bed and breakfasts, timeshares, etc.). You can also bid on cruises! Become an eBay member for free by signing up on their site, then monitor the travel auction page for deals that interest you.

A high end travel auction to keep in your favorites folder is Luxury Link , where you need to become a member, for free, in order to bid. They offer single auctions, Dutch auctions, and what they call Best Shot auctions. In a single auction bidders are bidding on one travel package or item. The highest bidder wins when the travel auction closes. In a Dutch auction more than one of the same package or item is up for bid. If there are two items, then the two highest bidders win – and each pay the lowest offered price. If the two bids were $2,000 and $1,800, then each person pays $1,800. In a Best Shot auction, one or more of the same items are up for bid. You submit what you’re willing to pay, above the minimum and below the suggested retail price, and that’s it. All winning bidders will pay the lowest winning price.

Generous Adventures Travel Auctions , based in Homer, Alaska, bills itself as an all-travel benefit auction. They auction primary donated travel items, from accommodations and unusual travel packages to whale watching trips, river rafting adventures, and eco-tours. It’s very possible to get good deals, and everyone comes out a winner. Those donating travel items get good publicity, the beneficiaries get needed money, and you…might get a great deal. Look at their list of travel auction beneficiaries , which changes all the time.

Of course, there are many other travel auction websites. Bidding for Good is similar to Generous Adventures, in that some monies from travel auctions goes to charitable causes. SkyAuction , Priceline , … the list of travel auction sites is fairly lengthy.

A quick word of advice: check the fine print before purchasing items in a travel auction.

The ‘deal of the century’ could turn out to be a bust if you’re not careful.

Inquire about blackout dates and beware of various fees and added charges that could boost the cost of the deal well above your winning travel auction bid.

More advice? Before making a purchase on eBay or any other travel auction website you should check out prices elsewhere to ensure that you’re actually getting a great deal. Price out airfare, hotel, and rental car separately and compare.

Whether you’re new to travel bidding or a travel auction veteran, take a trip to the Better Bidding message board. Register for free, then get Priceline and Hotwire travel auction bidding best practices and lots of tips for getting great travel auction deals.

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You can buy pretty much anything online, and in many cases name your price ... or find a different seller. With travel auction sites, travelers have the ultimate platform to name their prices on airfare, cruises, hotels, restaurants, show tickets and even complete vacation packages.

Here are some tips and tricks to get you started.

Luxury Link Auctions

Luxury Link is a well-known vacation auction site with a user-friendly app. It's best known for its vacation auctions and also offers numerous discounted luxury hotel vacations to buy right away, not bid.

As the name indicates, they specialize in luxury accommodations: 3,000+ hotels, resorts, inns, villas and even castles. Hotels are four- or five-star and located all over the world.

Its prices are at least as good as a hotel's own website. Sometimes it’s slightly discounted and other times it can be 60% or more off published rates. It not only saves money, but also saves time and the stress of planning a vacation from scratch.

How does it work?

Luxury Link works mostly like any other auction site. You search for the hotel or resort. Hotel/resort stays are sold in two ways, like on eBay: in auctions and as "buy it now" purchases. In Luxury Link auctions, the hotel is set, and the dates may or may not be. Customers can bid on set packages or specify dates and room category.

There's no fee to join or use Luxury Link. You can browse without even providing your e-mail address. There is no credit card required for the initial bids. To successfully pay for your auction a credit card is required for purchase once the bid you submit is accepted.

» Learn more: How to score luxury travel for less

Apple Vacations, Square Deals

Apple Vacations, Square Deals is not exactly an auction. It sells vacation package where you do not know the name of the property until just prior to departure.

Apple Vacations offer great value with the lowest prices you'll find for the promised hotel Apple rating. You choose the destination, departure date and the hotel rating. Apple informs you of your hotel just prior to departure and in return for being flexible, you'll save hundreds.

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These deals are kind of last-minute with available date choices in next one week to next one month. If you are flexible with dates and OK with not knowing the name of the hotel you can save about 30% on Apples normal rate.

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How do online travel auction sites work?

What’s an online travel auction site, and are they legitimate.

There are quite a few online travel auction sites that have come out in recent years.   These auction sites allow you to bid on hotel rooms, vacations, and sometimes even cruises.   According to travel auction site Luxury Link , you can save up to 65% off the retail travel cost by using their service.   Due to the huge amount of savings that you can get, many people are wary to bid and fear that travel auctions are scams.   It is not that legitimate online travel auction sites are scams, it’s just that they do have restrictions and fees that you need to be aware of before you start bidding. That being said, there are scammers out there.   To find out if an online auction site is legit, do a little research.   Any travel auction site worth its weight should be registered with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) .   You can also read customer reviews of auction sites to get a real feel for the business and how they treat their customers.

Where can I bid on hotel rooms?

LuxuryLink.com  travel auctions are primarily for bidding on luxury resort and hotel room stays.    Additionally, Luxury Link auctions off select cruises, but these are rare.   Auctions are generally between 3 to 14 nights.   Thousands of hotel auctions are taking place right now, and several have current bids under $500 for 2+ nights  for 2 people.   In addition to their regular hotel room auctions, Luxury Link offers a daily “Mystery” travel auction with a $1 starting bid .   Know that the bidding escalates quickly and does not stay at $1 for very long.   A vague destination is disclosed, but the hotels name is a “mystery” and may not be what you bargained for.    Nonetheless, you can sometimes snag cheap luxury hotel deals by bidding on these $1 mystery auctions.   To save even more, Luxury Link will give you $100 off your first reservation if you use coupon code LUXLINK100 (which may expire any time).

What if I have a large group or family?

FamilyGetaway.com is a new website, by Luxury Link, that auctions off hotel deals for families, even large ones.  Simply plug in the number of kids in your family to view hotel auctions that will accommodate your entire family.  You can bid on deals for families in popular vacation spots such as Disneyland and Florida.  It’s owned and operated by the same guys over at LuxuryLink.com.   FamilyGetaway.com has their own coupon code: FG100 , which will save you $100 off your first reservation (may expire at any time).

Where can I bid on airfare?

I’ll note that SkyAuction.com (Sky Auction) has airfare-only auctions that do not include a hotel stay.  However, I notice that they currently have an unfavorable BBB rating .   To bid on airfare, there are also what I call pseudo auction sites, like Priceline and Hotwire .

With Hotwire you don’t actually bid at all… so it’s not really a travel auction.  It’s still worth mentioning that Hotwire claims to sell last-minite unsold seats, which they call Hotwire Hot Rates .   These Hot Rates disclose the fare price prior to booking, but the airline’s name is hidden until after purchase.  These flights are not refundable, but they can be great deals on par with auctions.

Priceline claims that you can save up to 40%* off lowest published airfare prices when you choose your own price.   Bidding on Priceline is extremely simple.  You just enter in the price you are willing to pay for your flight , without taxes or fees.   The exact airline and flight times are disclosed only after your “bid” is accepted (and that is, if your bid is accepted).   All “ Name Your Own Price ” sales are final, but Priceline’s best price guarantee helps to protect you.   Priceline’s “ Name Your Own Price ” guarantees that if you notify them of an exact flight that’s cheaper within 24 hours, you get a 100% refund and a $50 coupon off a vacation package booking*.    Each of these sites have their own policies, fees and penalties that you need to be aware of before bidding, which takes us to….

What do I need to be cautious of on online travel auction sites?

First and foremost, there will be restrictions on when you may travel and blackout dates apply.  You can win an auction, but if your desired travel dates are not available you will be forced to choose new travel dates.   Even if your desired travel dates are not “blacked out”, your travel is still subject to availability.  On top of that, travel auctions are typically not refundable.   I really recommend that you only bid on a travel auction if your dates are very flexible, otherwise you may find yourself winning a trip that you cannot take.   You must be willing to read through the policies on the travel auction site prior to bidding, because every site is different.

Do you have tips to begin bidding for travel online?

As every auction site is different and the type of auction may vary, these are just some general auction bidding tips to get you started:

1.     Search for travel auctions in which the bidding is set to expire in less than 24 hours . You can do this by filtering the search results by “ending time”.   These last minute auctions are close to closing and give you a better idea of the real price you may pay in the end.

2.    Scroll down and see if you are interested in any of these last minute auctions. If so, pull up the full details. Make note of blackout dates, travel dates, full name of hotel, and any added perks that you get with your reservation.   Many of Luxury Link’s auctions give you extra perks such as massages, free dinners, tax included, ect. .   Of course, you will want to choose an auction that will give you at least an hour or so to move on to step three…

3.    Visit the hotels own website (make sure you are on the hotels corporate booking site, and not an agency site), and see how much it would cost to book this exact deal directly with them.   Trust me; you don’t want to skip this step. Usually the price is less on Luxury Link, but you need to double-check.   Make note of how much the extras (perks) that Luxury Link is giving you cost in addition to the hotel rate, and weigh the difference.   I mean, if Luxury Link’s price is the same as the hotel but I also get a free massage with Luxury Link, then I’m going with them.

4.    If the price is right, it’s time to watch.   And… wait.   Don’t bid right away, because you do not want to alert other auction bidders that someone else is in.   There are many different theories on how long you should wait, in my personal opinion you should wait until the last 30 minutes to bid.   This will give you just enough time to re-bid if necessary, but it’s not so long that you can’t watch the auction closely.

Do you have some online travel auction tips of your own?  Post them in the comments below.

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Luxury Link Online Vacation Auctions: Are They a Good Deal?

Luxury Link Is the Original Vacation Auction Site

In 1997, Luxury Link became the first vacation auctions and discount site on the web. Today it is the best-known, and now has a popular app. Luxury Link is best known for its vacation auctions. But it also offers thousands of discounted luxury hotel vacations at their price, so you buy, not bid

Luxury Link's 3,000+ available luxury accommodations cover hotels, resorts, inns, villas, and even castles. Hotels are four-star or five-star and located all over the world. You can find every kind of hotel in Luxury Link: traditional or  all-inclusive resorts ; romantic, kid-friendly,  pet-friendly , grand hotels, boutique hotels, wellness retreats, culinary magnets, golf or ski resorts, ranches, nature lodges, eco-resorts. Settings range from beach to city to mountains to overwater bungalows. What they all have in common is that these vacations are a deal.

How Good of a Deal Is Luxury Link?

Luxury Link prices are at least as good a deal as you'll find elsewhere, whether on a hotel's own website or on "flash sale" sites such as Jetsetter. Sometimes Luxury Link's deals are only slightly discounted, but sometimes the price can be 60% or more off published rates. You can save big, and Luxury Link is one of the many ways to get luxury vacations for less . 

Luxury Link saves users money, but it also saves them time and frustration. The site makes it easy to search for the hotel or resort that's perfect for your vacation, or to find a new destination and then a hotel.

Luxury Link Works Similar to an Auction Site

Luxury Link hotel stays are sold in two ways, just like on eBay: in auctions and it "buy it now" purchase. In Luxury Link auctions., the hotel is set, and the dates may or may not be. Auctions last several days. Customers can keep bidding, or submit maximum bids. Bids are legally binding; bidders must submit credit card info. In "buy it now" purchases, some packages are set, but in others, you can specify dates and room category.

You're Bidding on Hotel Nights

Luxury Link combines forces with its many partner hotels to offer hotel stays from one night to a week or more. The hotel name is disclosed in the auction listing, so users are not bidding blind, as they do on "name your price" vacation websites. Most auctions are for flexible dates.

Each auction package has a range of valid travel dates. Some even include holiday weekends, and there are few blackout dates. While Luxury Link can't guarantee there will be rooms available for the exact dates you want, nearly everyone gets their first or second choice of dates.

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There's no fee to join or use Luxury Link: no membership charges , closing fees, commissions, or other costs. Still, whether you buy once or once a month, Luxury Link does not offer a loyalty program or frequent-user perks.

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Luxury Link partners with many revered luxury hotel brands to offer nights in their famous properties . These include Amanresorts, Belmond,  Four Seasons , Langham, Oberoi, One&Only, Peninsula, Relais & Chateaux ,  Ritz-Carlton , Rosewood, Sandals, and others.

Luxury Link also works with several travel companies to provide further discounts and services. These include Dunhill Travel Deals (Luxury Link's parent company and online provider of discounted budget vacations) and also Online Vacation Center (cruise bargains), Expedia CruiseShipCenter, and tour specialist Enrichment Journeys.

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Pet Friendly Travel Auctions – The need for pet-friendly hotels has grown in recent years, and Southern Sun Group has joined in. 

During the holiday season, hotels are often marketed as family vacation spots, but not all hotels offer some of the most important family members; Pets The trend of pet-friendly hotels is on the rise these days and Southern Sun Group has become the latest hotel chain to join the trend.

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SunSquare Cape Town Gardens will be the first pet-friendly hotel in the Southern Sun group.

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The group announced earlier this week that the hotel’s general manager, Richard Keith, and his team are ready to welcome four-legged furry guests as a new addition to their arrival this holiday season.

“We understand that for many people, their pets are part of their family, so traveling without them is unthinkable,” he said.

“SunSquare Cape Town Gardens’ location and facilities are suitable for welcoming pets, so the decision to convert it into a pet-friendly hotel was a natural one, requiring a simple renovation,” explains Cathy.

Due to the proximity of the lobby and gardens, several rooms in the hotel have been selected to be pet-friendly.

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These rooms have been renovated and equipped with hygienic vinyl flooring to ensure comfort and practicality for guests and their pets, ensuring a relaxing and comfortable stay.

“SunPets are invited to join their families on the patio for breakfast, lunch or dinner (and everything in between) at our trendy restaurant Zepi,” says Keith.

Pet food can be ordered from the SunPet Gourmet Menu, which offers a variety of individually packaged nutritious and delicious treats made with real ingredients.

“The team at SunSquare Cape Town Gardens has done a great job in opening up a pet-friendly market and we are delighted to welcome new guest profiles to what will soon be Cape Town’s most popular pet destination,” said the Western Cape Southern Sun Regional. Director of Operations, Samantha Clingham.

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SunPet friendly rooms are available at an additional charge of R250 per room per night, with a one-time non-refundable payment of R500 per stay. SunPets receive a welcome treat upon arrival, a pet bed for the ultimate SunPet sleeping experience, and access to a selection of bowls, mats, toys and other comforts during their stay.

If you’re looking for a hotel that can accommodate your whole family this holiday season, here are some other pet-friendly hotels in South Africa.

According to Booking.com, Cape Town leads with 302 pet-friendly hotels, followed by Johannesburg with 124 hotels, Durban with 75 hotels and Pretoria with 70 hotels.

Stay tuned for the latest news from The on WhatsApp by following our channel. Click here to join. Gone are the days of travelers leaving their pets on vacation, and airlines around the world are working to fill the gap in the market.

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There’s nothing sadder than saying goodbye to your furry friend when you’re going on vacation, only to see their sad eyes as you walk back down the road.

However, as more and more travelers choose to take fur babies on their travels, airlines are adapting to meet this need.

The global pet travel services market is expected to reach USD 1.96 billion by 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.69% during the period 2024 to 2030.

The report cites factors such as pet adoption rates and humanization trends, an increase in the number of tourists traveling with their pets, pet-friendly travel services and hotels, and an increase in people’s enthusiasm for travel following pandemic lockdowns, as well. An increase in the number of domestic animals. – Friendly travel trends.

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LIFT is currently the only domestic airline that allows pets in the aircraft cabin. However, they only allow small dogs (7 kg or less) on their planes.

There are several travel requirements that must be met before your dog can travel with you on your jet set:

Turkish Airlines introduced pet-friendly travel on some of its domestic and international flights in February this year. The airline allows cats, dogs and birds on various flights.

On Turkish Airlines, it’s your pet, the weight of your pet including the cage or crate must not exceed 8 kg. Chest size should not exceed 23 cm high, 30 cm wide and 40 cm long.

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If your pet weighs more than 8 kg, or the cage does not meet the size requirements, your pet is still allowed to fly in the cargo area.

In the US, BARK Air allows pets to board planes with their owners – no airline required.

BARK Air’s furry passengers are five-star guests and are greeted with soothing music, scents and even pheromones to ensure optimal comfort. They also receive other in-flight refreshments and refreshments.

Currently, the airline only offers flights between London, New York and Los Angeles, but hopes to cover other routes in the near future.

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Stay tuned for the latest news from The on WhatsApp by following our channel. Click here to join. Some people love whiskey, but most people love dogs, and when it comes time for a holiday, these days people are increasingly taking the family dog ​​along. It’s true that the demand for dog tourism is so high these days that many hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions that previously only catered to humans are now opening their doors to pets. This trend has fueled record use of private jets, and NetJets is now even training dogs for its staff. But you don’t need a private jet to enjoy a fun-filled vacation with your best friends in Kentucky, where the country’s richest whiskey culture offers excellent dog amenities. Call it southern hospitality, dog style.

Welcome to Louisville! Start your trip to Kentucky’s largest city by visiting what few other cities have: the “Dog Park Bar.” PG&J is a complete indoor/outdoor dog park and bar, and like all the best furry spots, it’s named after the dogs (Paco, Gene, and J Rod). It’s huge, with an open pavilion, covered and open picnic tables, and a high top made from old bourbon barrels. There is actually a dog park with speed courses and a kiddie pool, but dogs are allowed everywhere, even in bars. The focus is on craft beer, with ten beers on tap, but they have a core selection of local bourbon, Tennessee and Irish whiskeys, and all the signature “pup-tails” are named after regular customers’ dogs. Hank’s Good Boy Old Fashioned uses Four Roses bourbon with simple syrup and orange and chocolate bitters (a day pass is $10, and since they require proof of your pup’s vaccinations, out-of-town visitors must sign up online). If it were the only dog ​​park in town, it would be impressive, but there’s also the Club K9 Dog Bar, a 1½-acre fenced area, a separate play area for small dogs, a swimming pool, a human delivery truck, 7,000 square feet of indoor space, and, of course, Full service bar (same day admission and vaccination policy like PG&J).

But you don’t have to go out to enjoy whiskey with your pup. Louisville has plenty to choose from, and the best are concentrated on the city’s historic Whiskey Row, the tourist heart of the city, home to Rabbit Hole, Angel’s Envy, Kentucky Peerless, Evan Williams, Michter’s and Old Forester distilleries or visitor centers. Whiskey Row also has the two-year-old Hotel Distil, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, a boutique that doesn’t conform to cookie-cutter brands. Check out your dog getting a dog toy filled with a bourbon bottle and a dog bed made out of a barrel. Distil has a large outdoor patio bar on the second floor, and while its excellent restaurant, Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse, can’t accommodate your dog, it’s worth ordering room service. This is a place where the meat is cooked over a bourbon barrel fire, and despite what it sounds like, the steaks are amazing, accompanied by a long whiskey list.

Frank’s Whiskey Place is another new addition downtown, just a two-minute walk from the Distillery Hotel. It looks like a typical neighborhood bar in the middle of storefronts, but it has a cartoon dog in its logo—always a good sign—and it’s named after the owner’s pup. The weekly highlight is Tail Wagging Tuesday, a local shelter fundraiser with a dog truck, drink specials and prizes (human and canine), but dogs are always welcome, and Frank’s has live music and likes a distillery show within walking distance. There’s a wider selection of whiskeys at Down One Bourbon Bar, also two minutes away. Down One allows dogs, has indoor and outdoor seating, and is a modern full-service restaurant with Southern-influenced tacos and bar food. Behind the bar is a floor-to-ceiling whiskey display with rare items displayed on a chalkboard. The list has more than 120 options, including all local bourbons and many hard-to-find spirits like Kentucky King, Weller Craft Your Perfect Bourbon and George T. Stagg. The old-fashioned design uses four roses, and there are also some flavored ribbons and personalized barrel bottles.

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The travel industry is waking up to pet parents’ $259 billion annual budget as hotels, restaurants, and tours cater to our four-legged friends

Pet ownership is on the rise, with 66% of U.S. households owning a pet in 2024 . As a result, pet parents are rightly demanding a better world for their animal companions in which they are welcomed everywhere—in their communities, their places of work, and increasingly, on their travels.  

Last year, pet travel was the subject of over 19 million Google searches in the U.S. alone , with 65% of pet parents saying they’re likely to travel with their pets in the next year . Traveling with our beloved pets can make trips more joy-filled, but it also comes with an extra layer of planning. From reading reviews to ensuring a hotel understands what it means to be pet-friendly, there’s a lot of research that needs to happen before hitting the “Book Now” button.

In fact, we know that many pet parents curb their travel aspirations because they’re concerned about the experience of bringing their pets along, but also don’t want to leave them behind. Many only take a vacation “once every few years” or less because of pets, while a third have actually altered travel plans because of difficulty traveling with them. I’ve experienced this myself when trying to see where I can take my dog Bella on a trip.  

Rather than seeing pet travel as a hindrance, we need to rally more hospitality businesses to embrace pet parents. As competition grows, pet-friendly experiences can help hotels, restaurants, and even tour operators distinguish themselves from the pack.

The business benefits of being pet-friendly

We know that pet parents love to spoil their animal companions with birthday cakes, toys, and food—and this shows no signs of slowing. The global pet care market is expected to grow from $259.37 billion in 2024 to $427.75 billion by 2032 . So, it comes as no surprise that they’d be willing to splash out on a hotel that goes the extra mile for their cat or dog with pet-friendly policies.

Many hotel chains across the globe have opened their doors to create a home away from home for travelers and their pets, with some hotels in the U.S. and Canada offering on-demand pet health, wellness, and behavioral support resources.  

This kind of hospitality can go a long way toward building loyalty, which increases the possibility that guests will book again and share their experiences online. Pet-friendly getaways can also be an excellent tactic to increase occupancy out of season when both city and rural destinations can become more welcoming for tranquil walks and fresh-air adventures.

As supply gradually catches up with demand, we can also expect to see an uptick in customized adventures for people to enjoy with their pets, including walking tours, training weekends, eco breaks, spa days, and more.

Meeting pet parents on digital channels

Today’s pet parents are operating in a digital world and using technology to access the information they need at the swipe of a screen. It’s the same group who read every review of where they can take their pets. By enhancing the tools they already use, we can help take the work out of planning and refocus their energy on enjoying the experience.

AI, for example, is already shaping a new era of quick, seamless, and personalized experiences through 24-7 chatbots that connect people to nearby vet clinics, shops to buy food, and more. By listening to pet parents, we’ve collaborated with travel operators to use AI to create personalized travel itineraries —a vital tool in building digital pet-friendly communities and reaching the “always connected” pet parent of today.

The travel and pet industries have a responsibility to innovate and collaborate to set a new standard for pet-friendly travel. When you share your life with a four-legged friend, it’s natural to want to take them away with you. And for restaurants and hotels, there is a clear business imperative in opening your doors to support and celebrate the future of pet-friendly travel.

We must band together to ensure a better world for pets, making traveling with them as fun, accessible, and inclusive as possible, while also helping pets and travelers create lifelong memories. After all, that’s what being a pet parent is all about.

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