As the lock-down is lifted and countries are opening borders, the travel industry is once again in the light. People have started traveling now, but it’s never the same. No one can predict the future with full accuracy but these are some of the possibilities that could be seen post-pandemic.
Trip insurance will be one of the priorities
Since people don’t like to expend on travel insurance and search for the cheapest option available. But post-pandemic it could be one of the priorities to deal with any medical emergencies. Trip insurance will cover trip cancellation, trip interruption too in case of any mis-happening while or before the travel date.
Testing and hygiene
People will have to go through testing at public places like airports, railway stations, hotels, or any travel destination. To prevent COVID-19, stricter hygiene will be implemented in public places and it will be mandatory for people to wash their hands regularly and the public spaces including transportation will be sanitized within frequent time intervals.
Boost in travelling
Since people have been in their homes since 2020, 2021 may experience a boost in the travel industry. To fulfill heart-content as pandemic has made them fed up and people want to travel and enjoy the life once again. Some households had a steady source of income even during the pandemic, so they have a lot more savings to expend on tourism.
Drop in fares, cheaper hotels and huge discount
Due to lock-down, travel has stopped and the travel industry is in downfall. To again attract people to travel it is expected to provide discounts in all travel aspects from hotels to theme parks including fares. Experts recommend looking for deals from reputable providers rather than the cheapest prices.
Most desirable places
Countries that are least affected by the pandemic will be the most desirable destinations. People will be choosy in choosing places to give a visit. As some countries have made quarantine necessary people may skip that place and choose another one. The place which recovered quickly and has returned to normal life will also be on the list of travel destinations. Maybe the world could see a new place becoming most visited.
Domestic travel
Before the vaccine arrives there is still a possibility of getting infected with the virus, it may be interpreted that domestic travel could see a rise. People will be willing to travel in their own country as many countries are not allowing for international travel and have not opened their borders to date. To deal with the stress people will prefer domestic traveling.
Starting point
What will be the starting point for travel? Well, the answer to this question is minimal-contact travel. Keeping in mind the social distancing and domestic travel people will prefer minimal-contact traveling. People will be most likely to take a travel to remote to a sparsely populated area. To adventure beyond the borders of their home, they will be taking ideas of campaigns, treks, day trips, etc. with them.
Duration
The duration of trips will change. People will prefer short time travel due to the financial impact of the pandemic. Shorter trips mostly weekend trips will emerge in the upcoming period for local travel. However, for international it will be a longer stay with 14 days quarantine preservation in some countries
Despite all the restrictions of wearing a mask or being quarantined and all the risks, people will still want to travel in 2021 to deal with the anxiety and stress of being at home for such a long time. The desire to see the world is bigger. To sum up, we request our readers to STEP beyond borders and see the changing world with masks on and proper hygiene.
What is your travel destination going to be with these changes?