The 'Experience Economy' Makes House and Pet Sitting Holidays More Attractive

MELBOURNE, 12 September 2017 - Share sites, such as leading Australian house and pet sitting website, Mindahome.com.au, are thwarting traditional accommodation offerings to become holiday providers of choice for travellers looking for new life experiences that won't break the bank.

The fast growing 'experience economy'(1), that entices travellers to immerse themselves in the destinations and cultures they visit, has shifted the modern traveller's mindset to explore alternatives to the traditional hotel or motel getaway.

In Australia, house and pet sitting is more attractive than ever with close to 40%(2) of sitters choosing to explore the country while staying free in other people's homes and caring for pets.

Sue Coombs, co-founder of Mindahome.com.au says that house and pet sitting for holidays appeals to all types of travellers and presents many financial benefits.

"Families, couples and single travellers alike are enjoying living like locals on house and pet sitting holidays for short breaks and annual holidays," Ms Coombs said.

"House sitters stay for free in homes across the country and care for the pets of home owners while they're away. It's a win/win situation for both parties, as house sitters save on accommodation costs and pet owners save on boarding fees."

"Many house and pet sit over Easter, Christmas, New Year and during school holidays and cleverly avoid peak period surcharges, so their holiday dollars can be spent on exploring more of the places they visit," Ms Coombs explained.

Experience is the new currency with 6 out of 10 Millennials(1) choosing experiences over material possessions.

"Discovering the way other people live and making friends with different animals while house and pet sitting is attractive to many travellers wanting to expand their life experience," Ms Coombs explained.

"Not only does house and pet sitting provide these bespoke opportunities to get more of a local's perspective of a destination, and stay in a place with all the comforts of home, it also presents many savings on accommodation."

Members join Mindahome.com.au for just $49 per year and can choose to stay in as many homes as they like without having to pay another cent.

For more information visit www.mindahome.com.au.

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Sources:

 (1) Roy Morgan Research

(2) Mindahome House and Pet Sitters Motivations Survey - September 2016

Editor’s Note: Sue Coombs of Mindahome.com.au is available for interview on request.

Media Contact: Maria Crema, Crema PR, m: 0402 239 929, e: maria@cremapr.com.au

Mindahome is an Australian owned and operated house and pet sitting business that connects home and pet owners with sitters across Australia. Specialising in pet and house sitting for rural and residential properties, Mindahome has quality experienced sitters available to care for homes and family pets. Home owners and renters can list their property and pets for sitting opportunities for free on Mindahome. House and pet sitters pay a low annual registration fee of $49 per year to stay rent free in as many or as few homes as they like each year. 99% of Mindahome house sitting opportunities involve caring for all types of pets and animals which can include dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pets requiring regular medication and also farm animals. Mindahome house sitters use the service to organise accommodation for annual holidays and short breaks. Sitting opportunities are varied and can be for short or long periods.