00000nam a22000004a 4500 UP-1685675941122028993 Buklod 20240124092603.0 a r |||| u| ta 240124s2023 xx grb 00| 0 d DCHE rda eng DMLUC LG 993.5 2023 I58 C37 Castillo, Marie Nikkie D. author. The pawfect getaway enhancement of pet-friendly hotel amenities/facilities and policies through interior design Marie Nikkei D.; Joseph G. Taluban Jr., adviser. Quezon City University of the Philippines Diliman 2023 xiv, 170 leaves illustrations 28 cm. text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Thesis Bachelor of Science in Interior Design University of the Philippines Diliman 2023 Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-123) Thesis classification: F. More and more Filipinos became interested in pet-ownership which also increased during the COVID-19 pandemic (PCCI, 2020; Bowen, et.al., 2021). As pets are positioned as part of the family, the desire of owners to take their pets in places of leisure has heightened that hotels started to offer pet-friendly accommodations (Carr, 2014). This study attempted to explore how pet-friendly hotels can improve their amenities/facilities and policies through the use of space and design to meet the needs and expectations of hotel guests with dogs. As a qualitative exploratory case study, twenty-five (25) dog owners who checked in a pet-friendly hotel, two hotel management representatives, and one animal advocate from PAWS were selected through purposive sampling techniques to participate in an online survey, focus group discussion, and key informant interviews. Findings show that pet-friendly amenities/facilities and policies are developed from the aspect of pet-mobility in hotel areas, in-room amenities and sanitation, and essential guidelines for hotel guests checking in with their dog/s. However, among the thirteen (13) pet-friendly hotels, the amenities and policies they offer to hotel guests with dogs are different from each other. The respondents’ concerns in the interior spaces of pet-friendly hotels stems from negative perceptions in the sanitation, socialization, safety, and accessibility of hotel spaces for hotel guests with dogs. Moreover, pet-owners' concerns can be improved through identified space and design interventions such as changes in material finishes, space planning, furnishing selection, and addition of interior pet accessories. This study can aid in the enactment of necessary amenities and clear policies from the government that can provide dog-friendly hospitality in pet-friendly hotels. Pet boarding facilities Philippines Design and construction. Interior Decoration Philippines. Raluban, Joseph G. Jr. adviser. FI UP UPD DCHE LG 993.5 2023 I58 C37 Thesis