The global pet travel services market is set to skyrocket to a whopping US$3.73 billion by 2030, as forecasted by The Global Pet Travel Services Analysis Report.
Virgin Australia To Roll Out Pet-Friendly Services
Virgin Australia, always one to keep a paw on the pulse, is preparing to roll out a pet-friendly service in 2025, pending regulatory approval.A social media survey of Virgin Australia’s Facebook followers in 2021 showed an overwhelming 85 percent in favour of the airline allowing pets in the cabin.
More recent research from Virgin Australia revealed that nearly 70 percent of Australian pet owners would travel with their pet in the cabin, with 57 percent indicating they would fly more frequently if the service was available.
This pioneering service will cater to small cats and dogs on specific domestic routes. Pets will be confined to a limited number of designated rows, with strict instructions to remain off laps, and refrain from roaming the aisles like some sort of four-legged frequent flyer.
North American airlines have been ahead of the curve for years, with major carriers like United Airlines and Air Canada already offering pet onboard services for domestic flights.
Dog-tinis in Cairns At the Crystalbrook
For those seeking the ultimate luxury stay with their furry companions, the options are more opulent than ever. Take, for instance, the Crystalbook Bailey Residences in Cairns with their Residential Paws package, featuring dog-tini cocktails to boot.Meanwhile, The Dorsett Melbourne has elevated “pet-friendly” to an art form.
This canine sanctuary offers an Australian-made Snooza Snuggler Orthopaedic foam bed. In a culinary masterstroke, The Dorsett Melbourne’s “Pet Menu” includes delicacies such as chicken meatballs, beef tartare, and pup cakes.
The Langham Sydney, not to be outdone, provides a dedicated Pet Room Service menu, plush beds, signature Langham bowls, gourmet goodies, and a pet gift bag on arrival. Should you need a respite from your pampered pet, pet sitting and walking services are readily available.
Probiotic Smoothies At Double Bay
Next, we have the Intercontinental Double Bay, for those who like their luxury with a side of Eastern suburbs chic.Beyond the usual dog bowls and beds, they present a pet-friendly in-room dining menu that’s positively ludicrous. Think angus beef with pumpkin, carrots, and sweet potato, or steamed salmon served with fresh peas and sweet potato.
And for dessert?
Mango ice cream made with lactose-free milk powder and organic mango powder. Feeling queasy just reading this? Never fear, they’ve got a probiotic smoothie for that, too, not for you but for your dog.
The Ovolo Woolloomooloo offers the VIPooch package, which includes a cosy bed, drinking and eating bowls, and a special gift bag packed with dog toys and treats. Positioned near the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens, it’s ideal for scenic dog walks—provided your pup is on a leash and doesn’t
Pet-Friendly Bars To Wet Your Whistles
Over at QT Sydney, the Pup Yeah package ensures your dog is as pampered as you are.The in-room menu, specifically designed for dogs, includes steak tartare with raw beef, mushrooms, and egg yolk; bone marrow risotto and chicken livers; and pork necks on wholemeal toast with chicken gravy.
For the pièce de résistance, a bacon ice cream sandwich made from bacon ice cream, dried liver, and oat biscuits. The team will even direct you to the best pet-friendly bars in the area, should you need to wet your own whistle while your dog snacks on gourmet treats.
A Hermes Collar And Leash For Max, Toby or Sascha?
On the other side of the world, the Americans have taken it to a whole new level of preposterousness.At the Conrad Washington DC, a staggering US$5,999 buys you two nights in a “barkview” suite.
Included are a Hermes collar and leash, a Tiffany & Co. water bowl, and gourmet pet treats courtesy of chef Nelson Lopez. There’s also a picnic with car service to three dog-friendly wineries, a photo session at CityCenterDC, and a $500 donation to the Humane Society of the United States.
These lavish accommodations and ridiculous touches ensure that both you and your pet experience the pinnacle of indulgence.
Whether exploring the dog-friendly streets of Sydney or considering a more extravagant getaway, these offerings are proof that pet travel has reached new, ludicrous heights.
Bone appetit.
