KR-20260067396-A - A study on creating a tourist city where people travel with pets

Abstract

The research on creating a pet-friendly tourist city aims to establish an urban environment where both pet owners and their pets can visit comfortably. This study focuses on creating a safe and hygienic environment, including the construction of pet-friendly accommodations, food and beverage outlets, parks, and leisure facilities. Furthermore, it provides a convenient and sustainable travel experience for both pets and owners by establishing standards for pet access within the city's tourist attractions and commercial facilities, and designing a system to manage them. The research also includes the development of an information platform that networks and manages pet-related facilities, enabling pet owners to easily locate amenities, veterinary clinics, and first aid sites in real time. The establishment of such infrastructure is expected to satisfy the travel preferences of pet owners and have a positive impact on revitalizing the local economy and attracting tourists.

Inventors

• 강예빈
• 안수림
• 장대규
• 최정안
• 조영석
• 이민규
• 정현아
• 이아영

Assignees

• 주식회사 지역연구소플랜플러스

Dates

Publication Date

20260513

Application Date

20241104

Claims (1)

1. "A pet-friendly tourism infrastructure construction system designed to create a tourist city where travel with companion animals is possible, characterized by a tourist convenience support system that links accommodation facilities including dedicated spaces for pets, food and beverage and leisure spaces where pets are permitted, a dedicated emergency medical and service network for pets, and an information provision application for the convenience of pet owners."

Description

A study on creating a tourist city where people travel with pets Pet-friendly infrastructure construction technology involves designing and managing pet-only parks, play facilities, and walking trails, and is a standardization technology for safe and hygienic pet-friendly facilities (accommodation, food and beverage establishments). It is an app and web platform technology that supports location-based information, reservations, and service connections necessary for tourists traveling with pets through a smart pet management platform, as well as technology that facilitates smooth movement with pets by providing real-time congestion levels and public facility status. The hygiene and safety management system includes technologies for automatically managing hygiene in pet activity areas, disinfection and sanitation management to prevent infectious diseases, and the installation and management of safety equipment and systems to prevent pet-related accidents. The development of services and products exclusively for pets includes designing tourism programs and products that can be experienced with pets, developing pet-friendly products and souvenirs, and establishing a customized product sales system. The data-based tourism analysis and feedback system is a data analysis technology that analyzes the consumption patterns and movements of tourists with pets to improve tourism programs, and a feedback collection and analysis system for pet-friendly services. Transportation and mobility convenience technologies include technologies that expand pet-friendly transportation options and provide convenience, as well as technologies for providing dedicated boarding spaces for pets in public transportation, bicycle rentals, taxis, etc. These technologies support safer and more convenient travel with pets, enabling the development of pet-friendly cities tailored to the characteristics of tourist destinations. The pet-related industry is experiencing rapid growth driven by the increase in pet-owning households and the expansion of the market, which has led to the spread of a "pet family" culture where people regard their pets as family. Consequently, the demand for leisure and travel with pets is rising, and the need for pet-friendly tourism infrastructure is becoming increasingly prominent. Furthermore, as existing tourist destinations and urban centers undergo redevelopment and modernization, the concept of an "inclusive city"—which includes pet-friendly spaces—is emerging. During these urban redevelopment processes, efforts are being made to create pet-friendly urban environments by establishing spaces where visitors can bring their pets and connecting them to tourist attractions. Additionally, many countries and cities are introducing public policies related to pets, expanding the allowance of pets in public places and the installation of pet-friendly facilities. In particular, as places such as parks, restaurants, and accommodations introduce pet-friendly services, various pet-friendly policies are also being implemented in the private sector. Furthermore, technologies utilizing smart technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT) have emerged to manage the location, health status, and environment of pets in real time. This enables real-time monitoring and management during travel with pets, creating an environment where both owners and pets can enjoy a safe and comfortable trip. Additionally, as personalized services for individual travelers expand within the travel industry, services reflecting the requirements of traveling with pets are also on the rise. In this regard, customized services such as dedicated pet services, tailored tour packages, and destination information are being actively developed. With increasing social awareness regarding pet welfare and environmental protection, efforts to establish pet-friendly environments are growing, aiming to maintain animal welfare standards and minimize negative environmental impacts. Pet-friendly tourist destinations are highly likely to establish themselves as sustainable tourist destinations by reflecting these trends and social demands. Therefore, there are movements to revitalize the local economy through pet-friendly tourist destinations and to provide benefits to small business owners and residents by attracting tourists accompanied by pets. It is necessary to develop services and expand facilities that can satisfy the pet-friendly needs of not only tourists but also local residents, which can ultimately contribute to improving the local economy and quality of life. Based on these background technologies, public-private collaboration, the introduction of smart technologies, and environmentally friendly approaches are important in developing pet-friendly tourism cities. Iksan City possesses transportation infrastructure that enables active exchange between major cities, with high-speed trains such as KTX and SRT running frequently, allowing travel to major cities nati