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The ‘pawprint economy’ is booming – and it offers huge opportunities for tourism

By Lori Hoy, Researcher in Leisure, Tourism, and Hospitality, Leeds Beckett University

Luxury pet pampering packages at hotels, menus with dog-friendly roast dinners and £6,000 animal-friendly charter flights. Pet travel isn’t just a trend, it’s something of a transformation. This is the “pawprint economy” – and it’s booming.

Globally, the pet industry is projected to reach US$500 billion (£375 billion) by 2030, with pet travel services alone expected…

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