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| Wendy Hoekwater |
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| Gary DeLapp |
Guests will be required to
pay a one-time fee for any cat or dog depending on the length of stay.
Additionally, all WoodSpring Suites hotels will have waste stations available
for their guests’ pets to use when taking them outside.
“Many Americans consider their pets to be members of their family, and a growing number of families are making their pets a more integral part of their travel experience,” said Wendy Hoekwater, WoodSpring Hotels chief marketing officer. “As a hotel brand that caters to long-term stays, we are taking great strides to ensure our guests receive a space they truly feel is like a second home.”
“Not only does our
pet-friendly program open our doors to our guests’ furry friends, but it also
opens doors to a profitable and competitive consumer segment,” said Gary DeLapp, WoodSpring Hotels
President and CEO.
“According to the American
Pets Products Association, Americans spent $66.75 billion on their pets in
2016, with estimates going as high as $69.36 billion in 2017.
“We’re now able to attract
guests with pets looking for awesome and affordable extended stay hotel
accommodations, and we expect to see our occupancy and room revenue increase as
a direct result of our pet-friendly program.”
This announcement comes
shortly after the brand enters the final stages of its repositioning, which
includes other guest-centric updates, such as brand-wide free wireless internet
and new bedding.
“Working with our key stakeholders, we are constantly making sure we’re tapped into what extended stay guests wants in their hotel and then offering those desires at a reasonable rate,” DeLapp added. “Our pet-friendly program is just another great example of this process coming to life.”
For
more information on this news release, please contact:
PATRICK DALY
OFFICE MANAGER
DALY GRAY PUBLIC
RELATIONS, INC.
620 Herndon Parkway, Suite
115 | Herndon, VA 20170
Main: 703-435-6293
Mobile: 703-300-8289
Crystal Franz
Vice President of
Corporate Communications
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