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Furry Welcome: Marriott International and its pet-friendly hotels in Central and South America
Dog Day, celebrated every July 21 in several Latin American countries, is a special date to pay tribute to those faithful companions that fill our days with joy, love and loyalty. In Latin America, traveling with pets has become a growing trend that is driving changes in the tourism industry. According to Hepper.com, 81% of pet owners prefer to stay in pet-friendly hotels rather than other types of accommodation, while a recent analysis by The Business Research Company indicates that the global
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