by Joe Jeffrey
Dedicated doggy beach, free biscuits and lots more for your four-legged friend
Argyll Holidays has introduced a number of exciting enhancements to its Loch Lomond Holiday Park to ensure pooches are pampered in true style.
The updates, which include a dedicated dog run & walking area, as well as new dog showers for the Autumn/Winter season, come following the introduction of the construction of a private dog beach last year and also forms part of a £1m refurbishment of its site.
According to new figures released by Argyll Holidays, over 2,500 dogs have checked into the park in the past year with their newest site at Loch Lomond leading the luxury VIP (Very Important Pooch) market with 700 canine bookings already this year.
Lisa Allan, head of marketing at Argyll Holidays, says their policy of treating pets as a regular part of the family has had a major positive impact on the wider business and has justified the firm’s recent investment in new pet facilities.
She said: “The importance of dogs to the tourism industry is sometimes overlooked but they’re a major driver of sales across our business and if you can back up your claims of being pet friendly with genuine benefits and pet-specific luxuries, the bookings will follow.
“With a third of dog owners planning their holidays around them, it’s clear that dogs are now considered a part of the standard family group and we are delighted to accommodate them.”
As part of its bid to attract more dog-owning holidaymakers, Loch Lomond Holiday Park has also introduced special dog towels and dog bowls issues at check-in, as well as free poop bags and dog biscuits for the duration of the stay.
