The architecture of a hospitality property can support the needs of guests traveling with pets in several ways:
1. Pet-friendly rooms: Designate a specific set of rooms that are pet-friendly and create unique interiors that are accommodating to the pets and their owners.
2. Pet-friendly amenities: Design an outdoor play area and walking path into the landscape of the hotel. Pet lovers are willing to pay extra for pet-friendly amenities like spa services for their pets, pet-sitting or dog-walking, and pet bedding.
3. Pet washing and grooming stations: Provide designated spaces for pets to take a shower and dry off before entering the hotel room. Separate these spaces from the public areas of the hotel.
4. Pet-friendly restaurants: Designate specific areas in the hotel's restaurants where guests can dine with their pets.
5. Accessible landscaping and parking: Ensure that the landscape and parking areas are pet-friendly and that there are trails, benches, and dog-waste disposals available. Provide convenient areas for pet owners to park their vehicles with easy access to their rooms.
These features should be designed to be safe, clean, comfortable, and attractive for both the pets and their owners. Additionally, they should be incorporated into the architectural plans of the property, making the property appealing to pet owners and welcoming to pets.
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