Managing Pet-Friendly Tourism Experience through The Service-Dominant Logic Perspective: Case Study of Service Design in Thai Hotels
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The growing trend of pet ownership reflected broader social dynamics and evolving human behaviors that elevated pets to the status of family members. This shift contributed to the emergence of a new tourism segment known as “pet-friendly tourism.” This article aimed to analyze how pet-friendly tourism experiences were co-created through the lens of Service-Dominant Logic (S-D Logic), which emphasized collaborative value creation between service providers and consumers. A conceptual framework and case study methodology were used to examine service design strategies adopted by three leading pet-friendly hotels in Thailand: The Standard Hua Hin, The Peri Hotel, and Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok. The study found that pet parents expected empathy-driven service, inclusive spaces, and emotional bonding. Technology played a significant role in shaping personalized experiences and enabling value
co-creation. The study contributed to the understanding of niche tourism management and proposed ethical and strategic implications for businesses seeking innovation through emotional engagement and
co-experience.
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