Pet-Friendly Tourism is Growing in Mexico

The pet-friendly segment contributes to the development of tourism activity and economic spillover in Mexico, given that official data shows the existence of 80 million pets, of which 43.8 million are dogs.

According to the National Welfare Survey of Mexico's National Institute of Statistics & Geography (INEGI by its acronym in Spanish), there are 25 million households with pets, that is, 69.8 percent of the total, of which 43.8 million (54.8 percent are canines).

The increasingly important role of pets in our societies and our lives has a direct impact on the development of tourism activity and economic spillover through the so-called "Pet Friendly" segment.

In the case of lodging centers, Pet-Friendly rooms have designated "beds" for them and containers with food. Likewise, for these animals, various activities have been designed on the beach or pool, as well as spa services, aesthetics, and accessory stores.

On the other hand, airlines allow passengers to travel with their pets in the cabin as long as specific requirements are met so as not to affect the safety, tranquility, and comfort of other travelers; In the case of restaurants, some of them receive these canines amicably in their facilities offering even a special menu for them, even to celebrate their birthdays.

The secretary of Tourism pointed out that the activities around dogs have increased. An example is an event of national and international stature, such as the World Congress of Dogs' Welfare and Health.

Actually, Mexico has hosted several editions of the "World Canine Exhibition," the "International Congress of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics," and the "Intercontinental Canine Expo."