Pets can be a core part of the family unit for many, and they can also make life all the more rich and full of entertainment. With pet ownership having rocketed in recent years, so too has the demand for pet-friendly amenities, with travellers increasingly wanting to bring their furry friends along on trips. According to 2023 research (pdf) from the Dogs Trust, more than two-thirds of dog owners had taken them on holiday in the UK.
“I think a lot of people got dogs during the pandemic and spent a lot of time with them,” says Richard Finn, general manager of Hilton Cambridge City Centre. “And we saw an influx after lockdown restrictions were lifted, of people travelling with their pets. But we were actually seeing that before the pandemic as well.”
