TRAVELLING WITH PETS. A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE TOURIST DEMAND
Abstract
Pets in general, and dogs in particular, have become an important part of families and their holiday planning. This research presents the results of a survey of dog owners in Spain to find out their perceptions of the possibility of travelling with their pets. The main practical application of this research lies in presenting a series of results that can be useful for destinations that aim to attract this type of tourist to define their places as "dog friendly".
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