So now, travelers are more insurance-conscious and look for flexible cancellation and rebooking policies over many other factors (including cleanliness!). Covid thwarted all 2020 vacation plans, causing many to lose money.

Sapphire Resorts says the stay-at-home restrictions throughout the pandemic have made a notable impact on the travel savviness of the public. Regardless, the boosted workplace flexibility 2020 forced upon companies has changed the way people plan their vacations, according to Christina Fritts, the director of Customer Insights at Evolve. But that’s to be expected after such a dramatic decrease during the pandemic. Forecasts published by ACI Europe state that although the near-term demand for passenger travel has increased, it’ll take a while to return to pre-Covid levels. There’s no denying that the travel industry around the world is in recovery mode - and it could stay that way until 2025.

Travel Returns in 2022 But With a Few Important Shifts Sapphire Resorts notes that as the Covid-19 threat begins to wane, people are jumping at the chance to get out and about again. While travel forecasts for 2021 proved too optimistic, Sapphire and other industry experts suggest that some popular tourist spots could see their best summer yet in the upcoming year.Īlongside this positive report, Sapphire Resorts encourages the industry to consider new emerging expectations among travelers, to ensure their vacation packages still make the grade. Sapphire Resorts is a vacation club offering members access to exclusive resort destinations around the globe.

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