In 2020, because of the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic, the tourism industry has suffered significant losses. Many, not wanting to give up travel, were forced to cancel their travels abroad. They were replaced by travel within countries. In 2021, the situation has improved somewhat, and tourism is slowly but surely gaining momentum again.
Let's describe the main travel trends for 2021?
Kind with healthy
Now you won't surprise anyone with remote work, and it's great and convenient. There is also a downside: the boundaries between work and the world at home are blurring, leading to low levels of productivity. There are too many distractions at home in the form of family affairs, TV shows, and more.
Some advise working from hotels or business centers. You can, for example, go to Sochi or another seaside city: on weekdays to solve work issues, and on weekends to walk, explore new places, have fun.
This type of work, even has a name WFHotel (working from hotel - «work-out").
One way ticket
Many of the foreigners trapped outside their home country at the height of the pandemic have not yet returned home; some are looking for where to go indefinitely to wait out the period of severe restrictions, leaving for other countries for several months. Therefore, one-way flights are especially popular. Experts predict that this trend will continue to exist in the coming year, 2021.
Late booking
In 2020, the trend of last-minute hotel bookings has developed. This is due to the fact that during a pandemic it is not easy to plan something in advance: the borders between countries are either open or closed, and besides, no one excludes the intervention of other unexpected events.
Domestic tourism
In 2021, domestic travel will be in high demand. People are less eager to travel abroad and are interested in places that are closer to home.
For example, due to the pandemic, the inhabitants of Ukraine are interested in such places as the Carpathians, Odessa, Khortytsya and others. In Russia , Sochi, already popular, has become even more in demand.
Staycation as a new phenomenon
This term is often used in the foreign press: it means taking a vacation with a change in the usual way of life. This type of recreation involves a city tour, a walk in the forest. Residents of large cities are beginning to discover interesting places near their homes.
Solo travel
Solo travel has become increasingly common, thanks to millennials enjoying just this kind of vacation. Solo travel assumes complete freedom: you do not need to adjust to someone, look for compromises, you are completely dependent only on yourself and your desires. Such a trip is a good opportunity to be alone with yourself and indulge in reflection.
Don't forget about safety
While the pandemic will not end as quickly as we would like it to, this new reality must somehow be learned to live with. Of course, people should think about safety when making any journey.
How it will be in 2021
- people will avoid high season
- prefer cars to public transport
- visit places where there are no crowds
- choose for a trip those countries where they are responsible for the fight against the pandemic
- travel in the safest way for the environment.
New tasks have appeared for employees of travel agencies: it will be necessary to organize the rest of clients differently, so that it is safe and so that they are satisfied.
