Grand Hyatt San Antonio Hotel Goes to the Dogs
Downtown San Antonio Hotel's New Pet Friendly Policy Promotes Volunteer Tourism
(PRWEB) June 16, 2009 -- Grand Hyatt San Antonio is setting tongues and tails wagging by laying out the welcome mat for guests of the four-footed variety. It is all part of this downtown San Antonio hotel's new partnership with the Humane Society of San Antonio, a program designed to promote volunteer tourism.
"Grand Hyatt San Antonio is pioneering volunteer tourism in San Antonio as part of our commitment to the city," says the Grand Hyatt San Antonio hotel managing director and animal activist Tom Netting. "We will provide the people who come to the Alamo City with the opportunity to make a difference in our community by educating them on how to prevent animal cruelty and the benefits of loving an animal."
Give San Antonio Hotel Guests Something to Bark About
According to the Travel Industry Association of America, there are 62 million dog owners in the United States and 29 million of those who travel with their dogs in tow. For this reason, this premier luxury downtown San Antonio hotel is welcoming its four footed guests with the same enthusiasm usually reserved for two-footed patrons--and their canine customers will not be "ruffing" it!
Treats, bowls and doggie bags will await the pampered pooch upon check-in and additional pet items can be purchased around the clock at Perks, the San Antonio hotel's in-house gift shop.
Concierges are on call to provide recommended walking trails and dog parks for those guests who would like get out and see the sites. Additional services include listings of recommended pet sitters for the pup that prefers to stay indoors as well as nearby pet stores and veterinary offices.
"We recognize that, for many people, pets are family and they don't want to leave them behind when they travel," says Scott Lane, director of sales and marketing for the Grand Hyatt San Antonio hotel. "We have set the bar high in our commitment to our level of service to our guests and this is just one more way that we meet and exceed their expectations."
The downtown San Antonio hotel's pet-friendly rooms are grouped in one area of the hotel designated by special "Do Not Disturb" signs that indicate a pet is on the premises. A non-refundable deposit is required in order to allow the hotel to deep-clean the rooms once the animal and his family have gone. All four-footed friends must weigh less than 50 pounds.
Walking the Dog
Aside from making it easy for families with pets to travel, the San Antonio hotel's pet-friendly program offers guests ample opportunities to take part in the newest vacation craze: volunteer tourism.
Through a program called Destination Humane, Grand Hyatt San Antonio assist guests in securing volunteer appointments with the Humane Society of San Antonio. Potential volunteer duties include playing with and walking the dogs, socializing with the cats, cleaning the cages, assisting with receiving and bathing the animals or helping with administrative duties.
"We are so pleased to be able to partner with a San Antonio hotel in this mission," says Kathryn Bice, Executive Director, San Antonio Humane Society. "Not only has the company adapted a pet-friendly policy, Grand Hyatt San Antonio is a leader in the industry of providing guests with volunteer tourism opportunities."
Dog Days of Summer at this Downtown San Antonio Hotel
Anyone can go to camp, during the summer, young guests of this downtown San Antonio hotel are offered the opportunity to take part in Destination Humane. Several times throughout the summer, the hotel will offer Camp Humane, a week-long all-day educational camp where children ages 8-13 can learn about the level of responsibility it takes to love and care for a pet.
Here guests can build "Grand Friendships" by selecting one animal to help with throughout the week. Vacation photos will do more than just go in the family scrapbook--they will be posted on the San Antonio Humane Society's Web site in order to help document the pets available for adoption.
Hand and Paw mini-camps are a part of Destination Humane and are offered several times throughout the year. Each one-day camp teaches children how to take care of a dog, from proper bathing techniques to how to choose the right breed for the family. Guest speakers will educate families on important topics such as how to prepare a dog for a new baby, what to do when the dog has a cold, how to housebreak a puppy and much more.
Of course, any guest who wishes to leave with more than a plastic replica of the Alamo can put in a request adopt their own live four-footed souvenir through the Humane Society of San Antonio. What better reminder of your San Antonio hotel stay than a brand new dog or puppy?
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