By World of travel is once again ready to open up for business as covid pandemic scare dwindles. Travellers seek increased travel safety measures, carefully researched destinations, and travel partners. After lockdown, travellers have a newfound appreciation for travelling and availing all the information and services they need online.
We have shortlisted Top 5 key trends emerging in travel in 2021. Here it goes:
- Love for travel
Expedia Group’s 2021 Travel Trends Report, says no of travellers to increase. 44% of respondents stated that they will take more trips in 2021?than in 2020. More than 1 in 3 respondents said their next trip will be a week or longer.
- Safety first
Wego’s report says the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) 77% of people in the region plan to get vaccinated when the vaccine is available in their country. Travellers prize hygiene and health policies for the hotel, travel destination, transport, and other services. Travel agencies must ensure their partner properties uphold strict safety guidelines.
- Local experience
People seek more than prepackaged as touristy spots, they won’t explore largely unknown but scenic locations, experience food, and culture the way locals would. This is a challenge for the travel industry but the results are quite profitable and people will pay for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Reunion travel and ‘workation travel trends
Reunion travellers need researched and planned transports to reach the destination. Travellers also try to extend their vacation experience by staying an extra week or two to work remotely – or planning a holiday around remote working, namely workation. They need technology, hygiene, and home office facility which the travel industry is quite capable of providing.
- The demand for travel experts
Travellers are confused by the amount of conflicting information available to them in the current world scenario. Travel agents should align their brand as a reliable entity that puts customers first and is armed with the best in the business. With facilities provided by Gate Tours, you will have access to the best inventory of hotels, ground products, and services which will attract customers when travel begins to resume.
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