Trend cluster
Category

Pet
Excursionist

Products and services emerge to offer a safe travel experience for pets.

Dog-Friendly SUVsPet-Friendly Airport TerminalsDog-Friendly Custom KayaksLuxury Pet Plane CabinsPet-Friendly Vehicles

Trend

What is the Pet Excursionist trend?

Pet Excursionist: As air travel becomes more accessible through increasing affordability, organizations are expanding to offer premium products and services that emphasize the safety and comfort of pets. Such innovative commodities speak to the modern brand's fixation on enhancing value to meet evolving consumer expectations, as well as the creation of a new sector of the travel market.

Trend themes

Themes within the Pet Excursionist trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Pet Travel Products

Organizations are expanding to offer premium products and services that emphasize the safety and comfort of pets.

02

Pet-Friendly Accommodations

Creation of a new travel market centered around pets has sparked demand for pet-focused accommodations and services.

03

Pet Care Services

Sharing economy mobile app that makes it easy for canine owners to find a loving pet-sitter for their loyal companion.

Industry implications

What the Pet Excursionist trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Pet Travel and Transportation Industry

Increased demand for safe and comfortable pet transportation and travel products.

For

Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Pet tourism market and new travel segment seeking accommodations and services for their furry friends.

For

Pet Care Industry

New pet travel market and a sharing economy mobile app that makes it easy for pet owners to find pet sitters and pet care services.

Workshop question

How can your brand harness anthropomorphic attitudes?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Pet Excursionist

Trend score 4.8 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 65%, freshness 8%.

Popularity71%
Activity65%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America

Evidence

Examples of the Pet Excursionist trend

8 featured examples from Apr 16, 2015 to Apr 12, 2017
Dog-Friendly SUVs
CategoryAutos

Dog-Friendly SUVs

The Nissan Rogue Dogue is Perfect for Porting Pups

There's an opportunity for automakers to cater to pet owners with specialized designs and features.

Pet-Friendly Airport Terminals
CategoryWorld

Pet-Friendly Airport Terminals

New York's John F. Kennedy Airport is Adding a Luxury ARK Terminal

Hotels and resorts can integrate luxury pet services to attract pet owners and provide a unique experience.

Dog-Friendly Custom Kayaks
CategoryLifestyle

Dog-Friendly Custom Kayaks

This Kayak Has an Extra Hole to Make Room for Two Golden Retreivers

The pet industry can capitalize on the trend of custom pet-friendly products by developing innovative solutions that enhance the experiences of pet owners and their furry companio…

Luxury Pet Plane Cabins
CategoryLifestyle

Luxury Pet Plane Cabins

These Designated Cabins Make Flying with a Pet Classy on American Airlines

Opportunity to offer pet-friendly services to differentiate from competitors and appeal to pet owners.

Pet-Friendly Vehicles
CategoryAutos

Pet-Friendly Vehicles

The Nissan X-Trail 4Dogs is a Concept Car for Dog Owners

The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by designing and manufacturing vehicles tailored to the needs of pet owners, incorporating features like do…

Pet Passenger Trackers
CategoryWorld

Pet Passenger Trackers

Delta is Offering Free Pet Tracking to Flyers Travelling with Animals

The pet tech industry has an opportunity to create advanced pet tracking devices and applications to enhance the safety and comfort of pets during travel.

Canine Bus Tours
CategoryMarketing

Canine Bus Tours

Pet Insurance Provider 'More Than' Created the 'K9' City Tour Bus for Dogs

Pet insurance providers can explore partnerships with tour operators to offer unique experiences for pet owners, further differentiating their services.

Dog Vacation-Planning Apps
CategoryWorld

Dog Vacation-Planning Apps

DogVacay is a Platform for Canine Owners to Find Pet-Sitters

The rise of sharing economy platforms like DogVacay disrupts the traditional pet-sitting industry by providing a more convenient and accessible way for pet owners to find trustwor…