Many experts do not expect a return to pre-COVID levels before 2 or 3 years. We gathered relevant data on post-covid travel in this article to answer the big question: When will tourists go back?
Fears of new COVID-19 variants are pushing governments to maintain international travel bans to limit the spread of the virus. With a loss of an estimated $1.3 trillion in revenue, the travel industry came off the worst year in its history. 2020 behind us and a better hope to finally contain the spread of COVID-19 through vaccination and a better understanding of the virus by scientists, should we expect a least a partial recovery for the travel and hospitality industries in 2021?
At SIMEXA, we know that your hotel, restaurant, beach club suffered heavily from the sanitary crisis and that it might not be the right time to invest in new furniture, when no client is in sight. We also know that with the new measures taken by many governments, global travel businesses and the whole hospitality industry, international travel might resume in 2021.
An exciting opportunity
According to Tourwriter.com, “As the world slowly recovers from COVID-19 and borders gradually start to open, we expect travel to look a little different than it did pre-pandemic”. They also refer to this unique situation as “an exciting opportunity to adapt and innovate, along with the likelihood of travelers being willing to pay more to reduce their COVID-19 exposure”.
Their arguments:
- Tourists will look for comfort and safety in social distancing
- Tourists will be connected and stay informed: Keeping in touch will be a key element
- Tourists will look for personalized, individualized experiences, far from groups
- Destinations will be chosen according to local regulations and pandemic status
- Family circles will be a new travel destination
Rebound travel
Topdeck Travels even talks about a new movement, across the Gen-Z called “Rebound Travel”. 93% of young adults say that the pandemic has increased their desire to travel. They want to travel far, better and safely. Topdeck’s general manager says: “Travelers have not lost faith in exploring the world and many cannot wait to book their next adventure”.
Forbes’ Five ways
In a recent article, Forbes.com lists 5 new ways the travel industry will get back tourists in 2021:
- Dateless departures: Tourists will have access to flexible, on-demand schedules
- Online engagement: Travelers will look for inspiration and experience online and keep destinations in mind
- Maintenance of pandemic safety and service standards is key for hospitality industry
- Environmental and cultural activism will lead the way for younger generations
- Safety and family comfort in travel bubbles
At SIMEXA we believe that adapting your offer to these new trends can surely make a difference. We always use the most relevant furniture for our projects, following our clients’ objectives in terms of design, materials, durability and sustainability. Start your project with us and offer your guests the safety and comfort they look for, social distancing but cosy environment, for pleasure and peace of mind.
For example, look at our day beds and loungers collections from SKYLINE DESIGN or our fabulous solar lighting equipments from MAIORI and give your guest the best experience ever, in a new, adapted and safe environment.
