KTO unveils guidelines to make Korea pet-friendly travel destination

As more Koreans consider their pets part of the family, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is taking steps to make travel easier for them — and for everyone else. In cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the KTO released new guidelines for creating pet-friendly travel facilities on Monday. The comprehensive manual is designed to help tourism sites better accommodate travelers with pets. The guidelines outline measures that can be applied across various facilities, including tourist attractions, accommodations, restaurants and cafes. They specify essential features such as leash hooks and disinfectants, as well as recommended amenities like pet lounges, playgrounds and waste disposal areas. The guide also compiles key regulations under the Animal Protection Act, Food Sanitation Act and Feed Management Act. To ensure practicality, the KTO consulted with experts including veterinarian and animal behaviorist Seol Chae-hyun, Petsgo Travel CEO Lee Tae-gyu and officials from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. The organization said the initiative aims to create anWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times