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Ultimately, vacation and short-term rental operators who offer pet-friendly accommodations aren't only being kind to pet owners. They are exhibiting a business-savvy approach that can help attract a wider array of renters, increase revenue per booking and lead to an influx of higher ratings and reviews.
Part of the reason the industry fell behind on the pet-friendliness meter is due to standardized policies, many of them antiquated and replete with many of the restrictions and concepts mentioned above. A perfect pet policy is one that covers the general bases above as well as the…
Countless terms are regularly confused for one another, and those who aren’t sticklers usually let the mistaken term pass without mentioning it. The same holds true for service and support animals, as they are largely regarded as the same thing.
Creating a pet-friendly community isn’t as easy as simply reducing restrictions and allowing a free-for-all atmosphere. A measured approach is required, and the suggestions above will help ensure that properties are not only pet-friendly, but pet-responsible, as well.
It doesn’t matter whether the intentions of the pet owner are pure or deceitful. Accurately evaluating reasonable accommodation requests for assistance animals is paramount for various reasons. Most notably, it can be a liability risk if an illegitimate assistance animal causes damage or injury.
There are a lot of pet-owning renters: 70% of U.S. households owned a pet in 2022, according to the Insurance Information Institute. On top of that, residents in pet-friendly housing stay 21% longer than those in non-pet-friendly housing, based on the Pet-Inclusive Housing Report.
The generation of additional funds is invaluable, as the proceeds can be used to make capital improvements, invest in technology and bolster onsite training processes. But any fees charged beyond rent must genuinely add value for residents and not give them the perception they are being price gouged.
When aiming to attract as many customers as possible, businesses often forgot about a significant subsection—the ones they already have. Whether you oversee a restaurant, casino or apartment building, you’ve already done the hard part when it comes to existing customers.