A Summer in Pet Travel

A Summer in Pet Travel 2011 Pet Travel Statistics as compared to 2010 The second annual PetRelocation.com Summer 2010 Pet Travel Percentage of pet owners who traveled with pets in 2010. Pet Travel Survey was sent out to over 10,000 pet owners, 60% of whom reported having traveled with their pet (more than 50 miles) during 2010. Traveled with pets in 2010 60% Didn't travel with pets in 2010 Frequency How often owners traveled with their pets 40% Monthly Annually Every few years 15% 22% No travel 28% 35% 22* 38 2011 13* 27 2010 Summer Plans Trends for summer months Pet travel projections and what can be expected in 2011 The trends for those planning on traveling with their pets remained steady from 2010, with 58% of people saying they planned to travel with their pets within the next three months (as compared to 57% in 2010). Soon (within a few months) Eventually (within the year) Never 7% 10 35% 58* 33 57 2010 2011 Types of Pets Kinds of pets that are typically taken on a trip Dogs Horses Cats Other Birds 6% 6% 8% 58% Dogs Leading the Pack 22% Dogs remained the most popular pet travel companions. Expenses Average amount spent each year on pet travel products & services (airfare, relocation Pet-Friendly Preferences services, etc.) The amount of pet owners who chose to stay 13% O (no trips) 0 - $500 at pet-friendly hotels jumped by 10 percent from 2010 to 2011, with 78% of the 28% respondents indicating they had stayed at a hotel because it was pet-friendly. $500 - $1000 +$1000 11% 48% First Class Tastes Airline Flights Did pet owners choose to fly on an airline because it allowed pets or was "pet-friendly?" Nearly 30% of pet owners spend over $1000 annually. Pet owner chose an airline due to its pet-friendly policies Pet-friendly policies did not influence pet owner's airline flight Hotel Stays Did pet owners choose to stay at a hotel because it allowed pets or was "pet-friendly?" Pet owner chose a hotel due to its 42% 47% pet-friendly policies 53 Pet-friendly policies did not influence pet owner's hotel stays 58* 2010 22* 34 2011 66* 78% 2010 2011 Safety First Safety still remains the top priority of pet owners who are planning on traveling, with 71% of respondents indicating their pet's safety is most important to them when planning their pet's travel arrangements. Priorities What is most important when planning a pet's travel arrangements? Improved Outlook on Airline Pricing 2011 In 2010, 38% of respondents found airline pet travel fees to be too expensive. This year, only 18% of people indicated that they found airline fees to be too expensive. For 2011, respondents' concerns focused on "not enough selection of pet-friendly hotels," which could be a result of hotels cracking down on pet etiquette and raising pet deposits and fees. Safety 71% Pricing and Managing costs Convenience 12% 17* 2010 Difficulties 81 What is the most difficult part of traveling with pets? Poor selection of pet-friendly hotels 10% Poor selection of pet-friendly airlines Expensive airline pet travel fees Lack of information on pet health requirements for travel Expensive hotel pet fees 8% 14% 32% 18* 28% 2011 9% 12 International Plans 10% Percentage of pet owners who plan to travel intemationally with their pet, within the next year 31% 38 Will not travel 2010 Definitely will travel May travel 2011 Overseas Travel 11* Percentage of pet owners who have traveled overseas with their pet 33% 56% Have not traveled with pets overseas Have traveled with pets overseas 2011 2010 9% 67% 49% 42 33% 2010 71 29 About PetRelocation.com PetRelocation.com offers full-service arrangements using pet friendly airlines for domestic and international pet travel services. For more infomation, please visit: Web: www.PetRelocation.com Twitter: @PetRelocation PetRelocation .COM Blog: blog.petrelocation.com Facebook: Facebook.com/PetRelocation Any Pet, Anywhere, Any Time Design by Justin Kyle justinkyle.net A Summer in Pet Travel 2011 Pet Travel Statistics as compared to 2010 The second annual PetRelocation.com Summer 2010 Pet Travel Percentage of pet owners who traveled with pets in 2010. Pet Travel Survey was sent out to over 10,000 pet owners, 60% of whom reported having traveled with their pet (more than 50 miles) during 2010. Traveled with pets in 2010 60% Didn't travel with pets in 2010 Frequency How often owners traveled with their pets 40% Monthly Annually Every few years 15% 22% No travel 28% 35% 22* 38 2011 13* 27 2010 Summer Plans Trends for summer months Pet travel projections and what can be expected in 2011 The trends for those planning on traveling with their pets remained steady from 2010, with 58% of people saying they planned to travel with their pets within the next three months (as compared to 57% in 2010). Soon (within a few months) Eventually (within the year) Never 7% 10 35% 58* 33 57 2010 2011 Types of Pets Kinds of pets that are typically taken on a trip Dogs Horses Cats Other Birds 6% 6% 8% 58% Dogs Leading the Pack 22% Dogs remained the most popular pet travel companions. Expenses Average amount spent each year on pet travel products & services (airfare, relocation Pet-Friendly Preferences services, etc.) The amount of pet owners who chose to stay 13% O (no trips) 0 - $500 at pet-friendly hotels jumped by 10 percent from 2010 to 2011, with 78% of the 28% respondents indicating they had stayed at a hotel because it was pet-friendly. $500 - $1000 +$1000 11% 48% First Class Tastes Airline Flights Did pet owners choose to fly on an airline because it allowed pets or was "pet-friendly?" Nearly 30% of pet owners spend over $1000 annually. Pet owner chose an airline due to its pet-friendly policies Pet-friendly policies did not influence pet owner's airline flight Hotel Stays Did pet owners choose to stay at a hotel because it allowed pets or was "pet-friendly?" Pet owner chose a hotel due to its 42% 47% pet-friendly policies 53 Pet-friendly policies did not influence pet owner's hotel stays 58* 2010 22* 34 2011 66* 78% 2010 2011 Safety First Safety still remains the top priority of pet owners who are planning on traveling, with 71% of respondents indicating their pet's safety is most important to them when planning their pet's travel arrangements. Priorities What is most important when planning a pet's travel arrangements? Improved Outlook on Airline Pricing 2011 In 2010, 38% of respondents found airline pet travel fees to be too expensive. This year, only 18% of people indicated that they found airline fees to be too expensive. For 2011, respondents' concerns focused on "not enough selection of pet-friendly hotels," which could be a result of hotels cracking down on pet etiquette and raising pet deposits and fees. Safety 71% Pricing and Managing costs Convenience 12% 17* 2010 Difficulties 81 What is the most difficult part of traveling with pets? Poor selection of pet-friendly hotels 10% Poor selection of pet-friendly airlines Expensive airline pet travel fees Lack of information on pet health requirements for travel Expensive hotel pet fees 8% 14% 32% 18* 28% 2011 9% 12 International Plans 10% Percentage of pet owners who plan to travel intemationally with their pet, within the next year 31% 38 Will not travel 2010 Definitely will travel May travel 2011 Overseas Travel 11* Percentage of pet owners who have traveled overseas with their pet 33% 56% Have not traveled with pets overseas Have traveled with pets overseas 2011 2010 67% 49% 42 33% 2010 71 29 About PetRelocation.com PetRelocation.com offers full-service arrangements using pet friendly airlines for domestic and international pet travel services. For more infomation, please visit: Web: www.PetRelocation.com Twitter: @PetRelocation PetRelocation .COM Blog: blog.petrelocation.com Facebook: Facebook.com/PetRelocation Any Pet, Anywhere, Any Time Design by Justin Kyle justinkyle.net III A Summer in Pet Travel 2011 Pet Travel Statistics as compared to 2010 The second annual PetRelocation.com Summer 2010 Pet Travel Percentage of pet owners who traveled with pets in 2010. Pet Travel Survey was sent out to over 10,000 pet owners, 60% of whom reported having traveled with their pet (more than 50 miles) during 2010. Traveled with pets in 2010 60% Didn't travel with pets in 2010 Frequency How often owners traveled with their pets 40% Monthly Annually Every few years 15% 22% No travel 28% 35% 22* 38 2011 13* 27 2010 Summer Plans Trends for summer months Pet travel projections and what can be expected in 2011 The trends for those planning on traveling with their pets remained steady from 2010, with 58% of people saying they planned to travel with their pets within the next three months (as compared to 57% in 2010). Soon (within a few months) Eventually (within the year) Never 7% 10 35% 58* 33 57 2010 2011 Types of Pets Kinds of pets that are typically taken on a trip Dogs Horses Cats Other Birds 6% 6% 8% 58% Dogs Leading the Pack 22% Dogs remained the most popular pet travel companions. Expenses Average amount spent each year on pet travel products & services (airfare, relocation Pet-Friendly Preferences services, etc.) The amount of pet owners who chose to stay 13% O (no trips) 0 - $500 at pet-friendly hotels jumped by 10 percent from 2010 to 2011, with 78% of the 28% respondents indicating they had stayed at a hotel because it was pet-friendly. $500 - $1000 +$1000 11% 48% First Class Tastes Airline Flights Did pet owners choose to fly on an airline because it allowed pets or was "pet-friendly?" Nearly 30% of pet owners spend over $1000 annually. Pet owner chose an airline due to its pet-friendly policies Pet-friendly policies did not influence pet owner's airline flight Hotel Stays Did pet owners choose to stay at a hotel because it allowed pets or was "pet-friendly?" Pet owner chose a hotel due to its 42% 47% pet-friendly policies 53 Pet-friendly policies did not influence pet owner's hotel stays 58* 2010 22* 34 2011 66* 78% 2010 2011 Safety First Safety still remains the top priority of pet owners who are planning on traveling, with 71% of respondents indicating their pet's safety is most important to them when planning their pet's travel arrangements. Priorities What is most important when planning a pet's travel arrangements? Improved Outlook on Airline Pricing 2011 In 2010, 38% of respondents found airline pet travel fees to be too expensive. This year, only 18% of people indicated that they found airline fees to be too expensive. For 2011, respondents' concerns focused on "not enough selection of pet-friendly hotels," which could be a result of hotels cracking down on pet etiquette and raising pet deposits and fees. Safety 71% Pricing and Managing costs Convenience 12% 17* 2010 Difficulties 81 What is the most difficult part of traveling with pets? Poor selection of pet-friendly hotels 10% Poor selection of pet-friendly airlines Expensive airline pet travel fees Lack of information on pet health requirements for travel Expensive hotel pet fees 8% 14% 32% 18* 28% 2011 9% 12 International Plans 10% Percentage of pet owners who plan to travel intemationally with their pet, within the next year 31% 38 Will not travel 2010 Definitely will travel May travel 2011 Overseas Travel 11* Percentage of pet owners who have traveled overseas with their pet 33% 56% Have not traveled with pets overseas Have traveled with pets overseas 2011 2010 67% 49% 42 33% 2010 71 29 About PetRelocation.com PetRelocation.com offers full-service arrangements using pet friendly airlines for domestic and international pet travel services. For more infomation, please visit: Web: www.PetRelocation.com Twitter: @PetRelocation PetRelocation .COM Blog: blog.petrelocation.com Facebook: Facebook.com/PetRelocation Any Pet, Anywhere, Any Time Design by Justin Kyle justinkyle.net III A Summer in Pet Travel 2011 Pet Travel Statistics as compared to 2010 The second annual PetRelocation.com Summer 2010 Pet Travel Percentage of pet owners who traveled with pets in 2010. Pet Travel Survey was sent out to over 10,000 pet owners, 60% of whom reported having traveled with their pet (more than 50 miles) during 2010. Traveled with pets in 2010 60% Didn't travel with pets in 2010 Frequency How often owners traveled with their pets 40% Monthly Annually Every few years 15% 22% No travel 28% 35% 22* 38 2011 13* 27 2010 Summer Plans Trends for summer months Pet travel projections and what can be expected in 2011 The trends for those planning on traveling with their pets remained steady from 2010, with 58% of people saying they planned to travel with their pets within the next three months (as compared to 57% in 2010). Soon (within a few months) Eventually (within the year) Never 7% 10 35% 58* 33 57 2010 2011 Types of Pets Kinds of pets that are typically taken on a trip Dogs Horses Cats Other Birds 6% 6% 8% 58% Dogs Leading the Pack 22% Dogs remained the most popular pet travel companions. Expenses Average amount spent each year on pet travel products & services (airfare, relocation Pet-Friendly Preferences services, etc.) The amount of pet owners who chose to stay 13% O (no trips) 0 - $500 at pet-friendly hotels jumped by 10 percent from 2010 to 2011, with 78% of the 28% respondents indicating they had stayed at a hotel because it was pet-friendly. $500 - $1000 +$1000 11% 48% First Class Tastes Airline Flights Did pet owners choose to fly on an airline because it allowed pets or was "pet-friendly?" Nearly 30% of pet owners spend over $1000 annually. Pet owner chose an airline due to its pet-friendly policies Pet-friendly policies did not influence pet owner's airline flight Hotel Stays Did pet owners choose to stay at a hotel because it allowed pets or was "pet-friendly?" Pet owner chose a hotel due to its 42% 47% pet-friendly policies 53 Pet-friendly policies did not influence pet owner's hotel stays 58* 2010 22* 34 2011 66* 78% 2010 2011 Safety First Safety still remains the top priority of pet owners who are planning on traveling, with 71% of respondents indicating their pet's safety is most important to them when planning their pet's travel arrangements. Priorities What is most important when planning a pet's travel arrangements? Improved Outlook on Airline Pricing 2011 In 2010, 38% of respondents found airline pet travel fees to be too expensive. This year, only 18% of people indicated that they found airline fees to be too expensive. For 2011, respondents' concerns focused on "not enough selection of pet-friendly hotels," which could be a result of hotels cracking down on pet etiquette and raising pet deposits and fees. Safety 71% Pricing and Managing costs Convenience 12% 17* 2010 Difficulties 81 What is the most difficult part of traveling with pets? Poor selection of pet-friendly hotels 10% Poor selection of pet-friendly airlines Expensive airline pet travel fees Lack of information on pet health requirements for travel Expensive hotel pet fees 8% 14% 32% 18* 28% 2011 9% 12 International Plans 10% Percentage of pet owners who plan to travel intemationally with their pet, within the next year 31% 38 Will not travel 2010 Definitely will travel May travel 2011 Overseas Travel 11* Percentage of pet owners who have traveled overseas with their pet 33% 56% Have not traveled with pets overseas Have traveled with pets overseas 2011 2010 67% 49% 42 33% 2010 71 29 About PetRelocation.com PetRelocation.com offers full-service arrangements using pet friendly airlines for domestic and international pet travel services. For more infomation, please visit: Web: www.PetRelocation.com Twitter: @PetRelocation PetRelocation .COM Blog: blog.petrelocation.com Facebook: Facebook.com/PetRelocation Any Pet, Anywhere, Any Time Design by Justin Kyle justinkyle.net III A Summer in Pet Travel 2011 Pet Travel Statistics as compared to 2010 The second annual PetRelocation.com Summer 2010 Pet Travel Percentage of pet owners who traveled with pets in 2010. Pet Travel Survey was sent out to over 10,000 pet owners, 60% of whom reported having traveled with their pet (more than 50 miles) during 2010. Traveled with pets in 2010 60% Didn't travel with pets in 2010 Frequency How often owners traveled with their pets 40% Monthly Annually Every few years 15% 22% No travel 28% 35% 22* 38 2011 13* 27 2010 Summer Plans Trends for summer months Pet travel projections and what can be expected in 2011 The trends for those planning on traveling with their pets remained steady from 2010, with 58% of people saying they planned to travel with their pets within the next three months (as compared to 57% in 2010). Soon (within a few months) Eventually (within the year) Never 7% 10 35% 58* 33 57 2010 2011 Types of Pets Kinds of pets that are typically taken on a trip Dogs Horses Cats Other Birds 6% 6% 8% 58% Dogs Leading the Pack 22% Dogs remained the most popular pet travel companions. Expenses Average amount spent each year on pet travel products & services (airfare, relocation Pet-Friendly Preferences services, etc.) The amount of pet owners who chose to stay 13% O (no trips) 0 - $500 at pet-friendly hotels jumped by 10 percent from 2010 to 2011, with 78% of the 28% respondents indicating they had stayed at a hotel because it was pet-friendly. $500 - $1000 +$1000 11% 48% First Class Tastes Airline Flights Did pet owners choose to fly on an airline because it allowed pets or was "pet-friendly?" Nearly 30% of pet owners spend over $1000 annually. Pet owner chose an airline due to its pet-friendly policies Pet-friendly policies did not influence pet owner's airline flight Hotel Stays Did pet owners choose to stay at a hotel because it allowed pets or was "pet-friendly?" Pet owner chose a hotel due to its 42% 47% pet-friendly policies 53 Pet-friendly policies did not influence pet owner's hotel stays 58* 2010 22* 34 2011 66* 78% 2010 2011 Safety First Safety still remains the top priority of pet owners who are planning on traveling, with 71% of respondents indicating their pet's safety is most important to them when planning their pet's travel arrangements. Priorities What is most important when planning a pet's travel arrangements? Improved Outlook on Airline Pricing 2011 In 2010, 38% of respondents found airline pet travel fees to be too expensive. This year, only 18% of people indicated that they found airline fees to be too expensive. For 2011, respondents' concerns focused on "not enough selection of pet-friendly hotels," which could be a result of hotels cracking down on pet etiquette and raising pet deposits and fees. Safety 71% Pricing and Managing costs Convenience 12% 17* 2010 Difficulties 81 What is the most difficult part of traveling with pets? Poor selection of pet-friendly hotels 10% Poor selection of pet-friendly airlines Expensive airline pet travel fees Lack of information on pet health requirements for travel Expensive hotel pet fees 8% 14% 32% 18* 28% 2011 9% 12 International Plans 10% Percentage of pet owners who plan to travel intemationally with their pet, within the next year 31% 38 Will not travel 2010 Definitely will travel May travel 2011 Overseas Travel 11* Percentage of pet owners who have traveled overseas with their pet 33% 56% Have not traveled with pets overseas Have traveled with pets overseas 2011 2010 67% 49% 42 33% 2010 71 29 About PetRelocation.com PetRelocation.com offers full-service arrangements using pet friendly airlines for domestic and international pet travel services. For more infomation, please visit: Web: www.PetRelocation.com Twitter: @PetRelocation PetRelocation .COM Blog: blog.petrelocation.com Facebook: Facebook.com/PetRelocation Any Pet, Anywhere, Any Time Design by Justin Kyle justinkyle.net III A Summer in Pet Travel 2011 Pet Travel Statistics as compared to 2010 The second annual PetRelocation.com Summer 2010 Pet Travel Percentage of pet owners who traveled with pets in 2010. Pet Travel Survey was sent out to over 10,000 pet owners, 60% of whom reported having traveled with their pet (more than 50 miles) during 2010. Traveled with pets in 2010 60% Didn't travel with pets in 2010 Frequency How often owners traveled with their pets 40% Monthly Annually Every few years 15% 22% No travel 28% 35% 22* 38 2011 13* 27 2010 Summer Plans Trends for summer months Pet travel projections and what can be expected in 2011 The trends for those planning on traveling with their pets remained steady from 2010, with 58% of people saying they planned to travel with their pets within the next three months (as compared to 57% in 2010). Soon (within a few months) Eventually (within the year) Never 7% 10 35% 58* 33 57 2010 2011 Types of Pets Kinds of pets that are typically taken on a trip Dogs Horses Cats Other Birds 6% 6% 8% 58% Dogs Leading the Pack 22% Dogs remained the most popular pet travel companions. Expenses Average amount spent each year on pet travel products & services (airfare, relocation Pet-Friendly Preferences services, etc.) The amount of pet owners who chose to stay 13% O (no trips) 0 - $500 at pet-friendly hotels jumped by 10 percent from 2010 to 2011, with 78% of the 28% respondents indicating they had stayed at a hotel because it was pet-friendly. $500 - $1000 +$1000 11% 48% First Class Tastes Airline Flights Did pet owners choose to fly on an airline because it allowed pets or was "pet-friendly?" Nearly 30% of pet owners spend over $1000 annually. Pet owner chose an airline due to its pet-friendly policies Pet-friendly policies did not influence pet owner's airline flight Hotel Stays Did pet owners choose to stay at a hotel because it allowed pets or was "pet-friendly?" Pet owner chose a hotel due to its 42% 47% pet-friendly policies 53 Pet-friendly policies did not influence pet owner's hotel stays 58* 2010 22* 34 2011 66* 78% 2010 2011 Safety First Safety still remains the top priority of pet owners who are planning on traveling, with 71% of respondents indicating their pet's safety is most important to them when planning their pet's travel arrangements. Priorities What is most important when planning a pet's travel arrangements? Improved Outlook on Airline Pricing 2011 In 2010, 38% of respondents found airline pet travel fees to be too expensive. This year, only 18% of people indicated that they found airline fees to be too expensive. For 2011, respondents' concerns focused on "not enough selection of pet-friendly hotels," which could be a result of hotels cracking down on pet etiquette and raising pet deposits and fees. Safety 71% Pricing and Managing costs Convenience 12% 17* 2010 Difficulties 81 What is the most difficult part of traveling with pets? Poor selection of pet-friendly hotels 10% Poor selection of pet-friendly airlines Expensive airline pet travel fees Lack of information on pet health requirements for travel Expensive hotel pet fees 8% 14% 32% 18* 28% 2011 9% 12 International Plans 10% Percentage of pet owners who plan to travel intemationally with their pet, within the next year 31% 38 Will not travel 2010 Definitely will travel May travel 2011 Overseas Travel 11* Percentage of pet owners who have traveled overseas with their pet 33% 56% Have not traveled with pets overseas Have traveled with pets overseas 2011 2010 67% 49% 42 33% 2010 71 29 About PetRelocation.com PetRelocation.com offers full-service arrangements using pet friendly airlines for domestic and international pet travel services. For more infomation, please visit: Web: www.PetRelocation.com Twitter: @PetRelocation PetRelocation .COM Blog: blog.petrelocation.com Facebook: Facebook.com/PetRelocation Any Pet, Anywhere, Any Time Design by Justin Kyle justinkyle.net III