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Pet Friendly Stays at Airbnb
Airbnb Hosts all around the world have welcomed thousands of guests and their beloved pets. In 2021, Indian Hosts with pet-friendly listings earned over INR 1 billion(1). As the pandemic pet boom continues, guests are increasingly looking for listings that allow them to bring their furry friends along, with ample outdoor space for them to roam in. As of June 2022, pet-friendly stays make up almost one-third of all Indian listings, a 95% increase compared to the same time period in 2019(2). In addition, the top ten destinations for pet-friendly travel in India as of Q2 2022 are:
Bangalore, Karnataka
New Delhi, Delhi
Goa
Lonavala, Maharashtra
Hyderabad, Telangana
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Pune, Maharashtra
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Pondicherry
Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb General Manager for India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, said when it comes to pet-friendly Airbnb stays, owners are seeking space, often in locations outside capital cities.
“If you’re an avid pet lover, you’ll know that no holiday is quite complete without taking your family pet along. With more than 25,000 pet-friendly Airbnb listings across India, we have something for even the fussiest four-legged family members.“
To inspire fur moms and dads planning to bring their pet friends on their next getaways, here are a few pet-friendly Airbnbs in India-
Forestvalley Tree House – Coorg, Karnataka
Meena Bagh Shimla – Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Two Bedroom Farmstay with Pool & Lawn – New Delhi, Delhi
Woodnest – Goa
Jumbo farms, Heaven on earth – Lonavala, Maharashtra
Rendezvous in the hills – Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Casa Tranquilla with pool by Pawana River– Shirgaon, Maharashtra
Cheerful 4BR Cottage – Manali, Himachal Pradesh
SimBliss Farmhouse with Pool – Gurugram, Haryana
Bougainvilla.. The perfect Getaway in Paradise – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Note: All stays referenced are intended purely to inspire and illustrate. Airbnb does not recommend or endorse specific stay or experience listings on the Airbnb platform. (Newsvoir)
(1) Based on Airbnb internal data from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.
(2) Based on Airbnb internal data from June 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022.
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