Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
The 6th Conference on Managing Tourism Across Continents, İstanbul, Türkiye, 30 Nisan - 03 Mayıs 2025, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
Purpose: This study aims to explore hotel policies on pet-friendly accommodation and to reveal the specific acceptance policies in the case of Çeşme, Turkey.
Methodology: Both qualitative and quantitative studies are conducted to determine the pet policies of hotels in Çeşme. Descriptive statistics are adopted to determine the percentage of pet-accepting hotels whereas coding and categorization as qualitative analysis are provided for the identification of hotels pet accept policies.
Results: It was observed that common restrictions, such as weight limits and additional fees, highlight the challenges faced by pet owners. Nearly half of the hotels included in the data collection accept accommodation with pets, while acceptance rate is higher in boutique hotels compared to 4 and 5 star hotels. Most hotels do not identify themselves as pet-friendly hotels.
Originality/value: Although pet-friendly tourism is a modern phenomenon globally, hotel policies have not been examined yet in detail. It is thought that this study will contribute to the development of pet-friendly tourism by determining the current applications of hotels regarding pet policies.
Keywords: pet-friendly tourism, pet-friendly accommodation, hotel policies