Ranked By Roch

Because EVERYDAY is international dog day at Roch.

We're gearing up for the official launch of The Dog Friendly Hotel Association —the world's first hotel association dedicated to dog-friendly hotels! We're currently building a passionate team, developing/translating content, and expanding our initial membership. If you're interested in being part of this groundbreaking initiative, now is the time to get involved! I'm looking to connect with those interested in leadership roles and with hotels eager to collaborate with us. Let's work together to create a new standard for dog-friendly hospitality. Come and join us on this exciting journey! #nonprofit #hotel #association

🌟🏨 Great article in HOTELS magazine about how hospitality brands are increasingly catering to travelers with pets. It's not just a trend, it's a shift that reflects an evolving mindset about what makes a trip special. In today's world, dogs are more than just animals; they're beloved family members. That's why it's heartening to see hotels adapting to this trend by becoming more dog-friendly. From offering dog-friendly amenities like comfy beds, bowls, and even curated menus to accommodating dog owners with designated spaces and dog-sitting services, hotels are going above and beyond to create a home-away-from-home experience. As the travel landscape continues to evolve, it's fantastic to see the hospitality industry acknowledging the bond between people and their furry friends, ensuring everyone enjoys a memorable stay together. Nice job Stefani C. O'Connor. https://lnkd.in/dy7d_tUa

We certified the Nobu Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach as dog-friendly; it scored a miserable C rank because it lacks basic amenities like dog beds, food or water bowls, food, or treats while charging a steep 'cleaning' fee. They aren't quite sure what their weight policy is. We were verbally told 25 pounds, but their policy says 50; either way, it prohibits our labrador. Nobu Hospitality can surely do better than this? https://lnkd.in/d8zvQfmN

I have been very quiet this week because we are working on our new v3 dog-friendly certification process for Ranked By Roch. We are just about to add a new D and F rank, so some hotels are in for a surprise shortly. We are moving to an A+, A, B, C, D, and F ranking system, removing the existing B+ and C+ ranks in the process to simplify. This means lots of rank movement across our whole body of certified hotels. It's better we do this now before we scale up; ranking and certifying 100,000 hotels costs $$$,$$$. Our certification process will undoubtedly evolve over time, but I believe that this v3 version will carry us to a global scale; we have ironed out all of the kinks and added quantifiables to the process to rank more accurately. I am confident that over the last seven months, we have bulletproofed this certification process in the real world, working in partnership with some of the best dog-friendly hotels worldwide to ensure that it is both fair and balanced. We are working with brilliant academics and data scientists like Dr. Lori Hoy, PhD, and Harry Backhouse to ensure that we gather, interpret, and analyze data correctly to build a solid foundation for a new global standard. I want to thank all of the hotels and people who have participated in this process so far. Thank you to the Staypineapple group, the InterContinental Miami Hotel, Ovolo Hotels, CN Hotels, and Hotel Haya for tolerating my incessant questions. Also, thank you to Casey Barks, Gina Genna, Danielle Dorilio, and Colin N., whose advice has been invaluable. I sincerely appreciate all of your help; it has meant that we are now closer than ever to being able to certify every last pet-friendly hotel on earth. 🙏 Cheers everyone!

If you are a dog-friendly hotel wondering how you can cut through the "pet-friendly" noise and attract dog owners, this research analysis is for you. It contains solid advice on how to capitalize strategically on the dog-friendly accommodation trend and build long-term loyalty with dog owners.

We certified The Milestone Hotel; they scored an incredible A+ rank, which currently makes them the highest-ranking dog friendly hotel in London. Located opposite Hyde Park it is perfect for dog walks, and dogs stay for free! They provide dog beds, food, and water bowls; they even have a dog food menu so that your dog can dine as well as you do when you stay. For those times when you need to leave your dog behind, they can organize dog walking and sitting services, so your dog can have some company while you are away. The Milestone Hotel & Residences - part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and The Red Carnation Hotel Collection (Red Carnation Hotels) know what it means to be truly dog friendly. Good work that team! https://lnkd.in/d53zfgRz

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Lori Hoy, PhD, has joined the Roch Advisory Board. Dr. Hoy is one of the world's leading academic research experts on dog-friendly travel, hospitality, and accommodation, and we are delighted that she has joined our team as an advisor. We have long been big fans of Dr. Hoy's research, and this paper, in particular, is our favorite piece of research and a good example of her excellent work. We have since adopted her research and plan to implement her findings and recommendations in our business, so we consider ourselves privileged to finally work with Dr. Hoy and leverage her thinking over the long term. Please join us in welcoming Dr Hoy to our team! https://lnkd.in/dniGBUya

In our latest episode of 'Interesting Journeys Into Petpreneurship', our founder, Guise B., spoke to Mark Bordo, the CEO, and co-founder of Vetster, to learn about his interesting startup journey. Mark is a pioneer in veterinary telehealth, and Vetster was the first company anywhere to deliver animal health services remotely. Since launching, Vetstar has become North America's largest animal telehealth provider. https://lnkd.in/dkgNRTcG