Published on
October 30, 2025
Pet-friendly travel is increasingly available in the Asia Pacific region, where Agoda, an online travel agency, noted strong growth in bookings for pet-friendly lodgings, which provides new market opportunities for short-stay and hotel operators. EurekAlert noted that Thailand is the leading country for pet travel in the region, followed by South Korea and Taiwan. Agoda claims pet travel in Asia is growing because younger generations, especially millennials and Gen Z pet owners, consider more vacation destinations based on pet-centred criteria.
The growing popularity of pet-friendly travel is more than a fad. Since more people are getting pets and treating them as family, the demand for family-friendly and pet-inclusive travel is substantial and growing. This is changing the travel and tourism industry in the Asia-Pacific region and offers many companies new opportunities.
The growing popularity of pet-friendly travel is more than a fad. Since more people are getting pets and treating them as family, the demand for family-friendly and pet-inclusive travel is substantial and growing. This is changing the travel and tourism industry in the Asia-Pacific region and offers many companies new opportunities.
Thailand: The Most Advanced in Pet-Friendly Tourism
Thailand is dominantly leading in pet friendly tourism across the Asia Pacific region owing to the increasing number of hotels and resorts offering tailored pet services and facilities. The availability of pet friendly hotels in Thailand has significantly increased with Agoda showing over 92% growth in pet friendly hotels in the country. Such growth corresponds to the change in the travel patterns of the gen Z and millennial pet owners who are willing to travel with their fur children.
Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket are at the forefront of pet travel-friendly cities with a growing number of hotels offering custom pet services such as pet mats, boutique pet food, and other pet hospitality services. Thailand’s unique weather with ample outdoor space, pet friendly parks and resorts, and other outdoor facilities makes it an ideal location for domestic and international pet travelers. Thailand is a pet owners paradise with its sprawling pet friendly beaches, parks, and a plethora of pet friendly cafes.
The Growth Of Demand For Pet-Friendly Stays In Taiwan And South Korea
Apart from Thailand, South Korea and Taiwan have also started to experience considerable growth in demand for trips which allow pets. Travelers from Korea have especially contributed to this demand which has seen a rise of 15% every year for searches for pet-friendly lodgings. This phenomena can be attributed to the fact that more and more owners of pets in South Korea, especially the millenials and Gen Z, consider their animals to be integral travel companions. Areas such as Seoul in South Korea have a good selection of pet-friendly hotels, parks, and cafes, which allow owners to easily travel with their animals.
Taiwan has also seen a surge in popularity with pet owners due to the fact that the growth in pet-friendly lodging in the country has increased by 87% recently. In Taiwan, the cities of Taipei and Kaohsiung have a significant growth in pet-friendly hotels and short term rental properties. This makes the country a great option for travellers who wish to take their pets along due to the numerous open spaces, parks, and pet-friendly facilities in Taiwan.
India’s Rising Pet-Friendly Travel Scene
India’s rise in pet-friendly travel is marked by a 102% increase in pet-friendly accommodation over the past few years. Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, in particular, have a large number of pet-friendly hotels, parks, and cafes. The rise in pet-friendly services offered in India is a reflection of the new pet ownership trends in the country and the increasing willingness to pay for pet services.
The growing number of families with pets and the growing tendency of families to travel in India suggests that the demand for pet-friendly travel services will continue to increase. This is making India an emerging pet-friendly travel market in Asia, as hotels and several short term rental property have begun to include pet care services such as grooming, pet beds, and special activities for pets.
The Changing Travel Landscape and Its Impact on Tourism
In the Asia Pacific region, where demand for pet travel services is high, tourism services providers are making adjustments to better accommodate pet parents. Expanded pet-friendly accommodation options increase destination attraction and accessibility by allowing travelers to take their pets, which is a win-win for everyone. Besides hotels and resorts, other sectors of tourism such as airlines, tour operators, and transport providers, are starting to adopt this concept. In the Asia-Pacific region, some airlines now allow pets to travel in the cabin or as checked baggage and have adopted a ‘pet-friendly’ policy. In the same way, many public transport systems in large urban centres have adopted a more pet-friendly attitude, thereby improving the travel experience of pet owners.
The Impact of Sustainable and Responsible Tourism
With the increase in pet travel, there is more awareness around the need to promote balanced and responsible tourism. Travelers, as well as tourism operators, are beginning to realize the negative impacts, both socially and environmentally, of pet-friendly tourism. In response to these concerns, a number of tourism operators in the Asia-Pacific region are implementing ‘green’ tourism practices, including sustainable eco-friendly pet travel kits, waste minimization, and community support for responsible pet ownership.
Setting Up Travel Arrangements Involving Pets
Pioneering Agoda together with other platforms now allows easy access to a number of pet-friendly hotels and vacation flats for those wishing to travel to the Asia-Pacific region with their furry companions. Customers can narrow their hotel searches to those that cater to their pets. Moreover, a number of hotels have special services for pets, such as pet-friendly dining, pet relief areas, and even full-service pet care.
Conclusion: Asia and the Pacific Have Adopted Pet Travel
Spending time with pets during vacation is a concept that has been gaining popularity, leading to easy access to accommodation, cultures, activities, and services that appeal to the region’s growing g pet owners. This, as well as the embracement of new opportunities by functioning tourism operators, is causing a shift in the the region’s tourism for the better. Pet owners do not have to worry, as access to pet-friendly services is growing, in addition to easy travel arrangements that pet owners would prefer.
