Business Travel Tips

We have already spoken about how the lodging industry is improving its offering to meet the needs of long-term business travelers, by also providing services to pets traveling with them.

Marriott ExecuStay provides dog walkers, veterinarians, and dog beds to guests who bring pets for a business trip.

Now, this trend is involving more hotel chains, which launched special pets’ programs.
The Newsweek in Travel: And a Bed for My Dog, lists a few of such programs.

- At the W, Westin and Sheraton hotels, dogs get luxurious beds, complete with duvets.

- Starwood’s Love That Dog program gives each pet a plush robe, food and water bowls and temporary ID tags (starwoodhotels.com).

- With the Loews Loves Pets program ($25 service charge per pet; loewshotels.com), pets are greeted upon arrival with a complimentary bag of treats and a toy, as well as information for their owners about local pet services and shops. The vet-sanctioned room-service menu includes grilled lamb, chicken, liver, salmon and rice.
Owners can borrow leashes and collars and even rent videos for their pets. The VIP (Very Important Pet) service includes pet-walking and sitting services as well.