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Carla Stewart
Pets Can Stay Inc.
(250) 413-3161
(250) 413-3110
info@petscanstay.com
www.petscanstay.com
Victoria, BC , December 15, 2004 - Building on the launch of the brand’s Wags to Whiskers™ initiative, select Howard Johnson locations across Canada have joined the Pets Can Stay certification program, in a continued effort to establish Howard Johnson as one of the leaders in the pet travel market. “I am very excited about the Pets Can Stay program”, comments Glen Blake, President and CEO of AFM Hospitality Corp’s Franchise Division, “as it enables our Howard Johnson franchisees to access a new emerging market and thus drive incremental revenues from this rapidly growing segment.” With the recent addition of the Howard Johnson Bowmanville to the Pets Can Stay family at the end of November, pet-toting travellers can now access 10 Howard Johnson properties across Canada that are going the extra mile for their pet guests.
Select Pets Can Stay Certified Howard Johnson locations offer a number of pet guest amenities, including detailed information on hotel pet policies and local pet service providers, complimentary pet treats, pet waste bags, and personalized pet check-in information. Howard Johnson properties certifying with the Pets Can Stay program include:
Alberta
Howard Johnson Express Inn Calgary
Howard Johnson Hotel Edmonton
British Columbia
Howard Johnson Hotel – Nanaimo Harbourside
Howard Johnson Hotel - Vancouver
Howard Johnson Hotel – Victoria
Nova Scotia
Howard Johnson Hotel & Suites – Dartmouth
Ontario
Howard Johnson Hotel – Aurora
Howard Johnson Bowmanville
Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites Brampton
Howard Johnson Inn Kemptville
Background
With hundreds of properties across the globe, Howard Johnson is one of the largest hotel chains in the world. Howard Johnson's strong commitment to quality and value-added programs has made them a popular choice amongst leisure and business travellers alike. Over 170 Howard Johnson locations ni North America are participating in the brand's recent Wags to Whiskers™ program for dog and cat guests.
Pets Can Stay Inc. is the North American certification and marketing body for accommodation providers that accept pets. Catering to the pet-toting traveller, the Pets Can Stay program employs a system of policy guidelines, amenities criteria, and onsite inspections, for establishments wishing to enhance their guests’ overall traveling experience. Properties certified under the Pets Can Stay banner range from small bed & breakfasts to 5 Star luxury resorts. In addition to property certification, Pets Can Stay’s Travel Services division provides live, personal assistance and full travel booking services to people wanting to travel with their four-legged companions. This national service is provided free of charge to the general public.
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