Interesting Journeys
Almog Koren on AI and the Working Dog
An interview with Almog Koren, co-founder and CEO of DogBase, on the inspiring AI innovations shaping the future of working dogs.
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AI in Travel: All Talk & No Data
The more you look at how OTAs and the wider industry are using AI, the more obvious it becomes; they’re not trying to solve real problems. They’re using AI to dress up tired old data, calling it innovation, and hoping no one notices.
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Dog-Friendly Décor: The Ultimate Plant Safety Guide
You might be dog-friendly, but are your plants friendly to dogs? Let's take a closer look at toxic vs. non-toxic plants for your hotel, home, and garden.
Dog Guides
Unraveling the Off-Leash Dilemma
This article explores the delicate balance between granting our canine companions the freedom they crave and upholding dog park policies and etiquette.
The Five Star Lie: Forbes Travel & AAA Fail Dog Owners
Luxury hotel certifications are supposed to represent the gold standard of hospitality. When a hotel earns a prestigious five-star rating from bodies like the Forbes
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Hotels That Give The Words Pet-Friendly a Bad Name
Many hotels claim to be pet-friendly but impose harsh restrictions, excessive fees, while offering dog owners nothing in return. Here’s a look at the worst offenders we have come across who are giving the term pet-friendly a bad name.
Interesting Journeys
Nadia Leguel on Dog-Friendly London
An interview with Nadia Leguel, Founder of WagIt, on scoping out London's dog-friendly venues, pitching the dragons on Dragon's Den, and building a thriving dog-friendly community during COVID lockdown.
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Canine Conversations: Top Podcasts for Dog Lovers
Podcasts are powerful community builders for dog aficionados. Check out these five-star podcasts barking up the right tree.
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The Roch Society
For those who travel with their dogs. Volunteer run, non profit, and home to The Collection, the finest dog friendly hotels in the world.
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Gen Z and the Future of Dog Ownership: Trends and Statistics
Millennials are notoriously dog-obsessed, but what about Generation Z? This article compiles the latest statistics on Zoomer pet ownership.
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9 Marvelous Artists Specializing in Pet Portraits
These dog-loving artists from across the globe masterfully capture canine personalities on the canvas.
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Beyond the Bowl: How Creative Canine Hospitality Drives Hotel Loyalty
Gone are the days when a hotel could slap a "pet-friendly" label on its website and call it a day. Dog owners demand far more than a token nod to canine hospitality.
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Adding Nutritional Value To Your Dogs Bowl Without Breaking the Bank
From the moment we look upon those timeless puppy-dog eyes, whether we've decided to bring a brand new bundle of joy into the
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Dog Breeds That Reflect Your Zodiac Traits
From the travel-geared Sagittarius to the kicked-back (and semi-relaxed) Pisces, discover which breed reflects your star sign!
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Dogs Who Live In Bookstores
You've heard of bodega cats but what about bookstore dogs? Check out these charming canines employed in the indie bookstore scene.
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Can Dogs Get Carsick?
Motion sickness is a common travel discomfort for dogs. In this short guide, we'll decode some symptoms of and treatments for a queasy car-riding canine.
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Analysis: USA TODAY 2024 Pet-Friendly Hotel Awards
A critical data-driven analysis of the 2024 USA Today Pet-Friendly Hotel Awards, explaining why they fail to identify the best dog-friendly hotels.
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How The World's Best Pet-Friendly Hotels Win At Dog Friendly Hospitality
Delve into the practices of the world's best dog-friendly hotels, and learn how better to position your hotel in a cluttered pet-friendly market.
Interesting Journeys
Amy Wald on Building a Greener Hotel Industry
In this episode of interesting journeys, we talk about sustainability with Amy Wald, the founder of Greenluxe and host of the Sustainable Hospitality Podcast.
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Rise of the DINKWADS
The DINKWAD (Dual Income, No Kids, With a Dog) represents a rapidly growing demographic of affluent dog-owning couples with a $259 billion annual budget to spend on hospitality and travel, who are reshaping the hotel industry.
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St. Roch - The Patron Saint of Dogs & Bachelors
Discover the tale of St. Roch, the patron saint of dogs. Uncover his legacy of compassion, healing, and the deep bond shared between humans and dogs.
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Leveraging the Growing Demand for Dog-Friendly Accommodation: Practical Insights for the Hotel Industry
The market for dog-friendly accommodation is booming; in this research analysis, we examine a recently published academic paper to glean some actionable insights and practical advice for hotels who want to attract dog owners.
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Strap A Backpack Full Of Seeds To Your Dog And Start Rewilding Your Ecosystem
To start a rewilding project all you have to do is walk your dog. Dog owners in Chile and the United Kingdom are strapping backpacks full of seeds to their dogs and rewilding natural ecosystems that have been devastated by fire or people.
Interesting Journeys
Mark Bordo on Vetster and the Future of Vet Telehealth
An interview with Mark Bordo, the CEO of Vetster, to discuss his interesting journey into petpreneurship, and the story of how he founded the largest online pet health and veterinary telehealth platform on the planet.