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  • 2021, The Future of Travel!

    2021, The Future of Travel!

    It sure would be looking bleak as of now, but Travel in 2021 will it wait?! Many countries going into lockdown all over again and with the new Covid strain making headlines and UK almost under complete lockdown makes us remember what 

    Elizabeth Becker, author of Overbooked writes: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism, notes that the pandemic “decimated” the $8 trillion global travel industry overnight. “Those essential pillars of 21st-century global travel—open borders, open destinations, and visa-free travel—won’t return in the short term or even medium term,”

    Is there going to be any respite to this tumultuous scenario in tourism & travel in 2021? But if we go by what Bruce Poon Tip, author of Unlearn, Says: The Year the Earth Stood Still and the founder of travel company G Adventures, says not only will we travel again, we’ll do it better. “I still believe travel can be the biggest distributor of wealth the world has ever seen,” he says. “This pause gives us the gift of time to consider how we can travel more consciously!” 

    Travelling better now how do we do that?! Well here are a few foresights we have put together.

    Viability will play a big role:

    The travel addicts are going to turn responsible travellers in the year to follow which would in turn make the travel industry design more responsible travel schemes. The focus will shift to eco-friendly ways of travelling and conservation of resources and preserving the planet, well ‘Silver lining’ is what we call it!

    The journeys will turn more comprehensive:

    Other than the Pandemic & all social distancing & Sanitisation measures, One social issue which made headlines was the Black lives matter. The whole world came together and the hashtag #blacklivesmatter was all over social media. As the BLM movement gained momentum just like any other industry it had a huge impact on the travel community as well. We as humans have become more aware of our community and have made travel more inclusive for people of color & orientation.

    Small ones will turn big:

    As the lockdown following the Covid19 hit us like an avalanche the small places & industries had a devastating setback in which many of them are still reeling in. Travelers can make a huge difference to these lesser-known places but practically more Safer by not rushing to popular Destinations.

    Road trips are going to be the next big thing:

    For a lot of travellers across the world the air travel is going to be a forbidden fruit for days to come and the Feasible way of travel would only be by road.

    Road travel is going to be the safest bet to commute. And exactly the reason why the places accessible through road travel are going to be in much demand.

    We sure will seek quality over quantity:

    The travel bloggers & big time travel junkies would be putting more thought process into their bucket list than instant travels. More contemplated travels will happen than the paid gigs. 

    COVID-19 has allowed me to rethink how and why I travel,” says Erick Prince of The Minority Nomad. “It’s given me the freedom to explore travel projects for passion instead of the paycheck.”

    Conscious Travel:

    Been enclosed for sometime now there is a universal hunger to set free and fly away. But the terms like social distancing, Sanitisation & of course Covid19 is still intact, so the traveller who steps out is going to be a conscious one. Conscious about their surroundings and of their own self. 

    As people get more cautious about the way they travel, they will seek out hotels and travel companies that are doing everything they can to minimise their impact on the planet. We can also expect accreditation to gain prominence, as consumers look for reassurance from legitimate “eco-tourism” certifications.

    The importance of authentic Travel Agencies:

    Mass booking & enquiries for Tourism& Travel in 2021 have always been taking place through Travel agencies & online bookings. But the relevancy of Travel agencies will be much more. With innumerable questions like, Which countries can you go to without quarantining? Will I have to take a Covid-19 test during my journey? How many times will I need to change my face mask on the plane? They sure would seek for a clarity which a proper, authentic travel agency would provide.

    Covid has had a severe impact on the global economy & the minds of people alike, which sure should be taken into account. But as long as life persists people will still go on holiday – they’ll just travel smarter. Lower risk locations that guarantee an easy return will be prioritized, and the classic seven-day holiday could become history, with shorter trips becoming the new normal to look forward to!

  • Travelling: The New Normal Way!

    Travelling: The New Normal Way!

    The Traveler’s soul, it’s not going to keep calm for long and can’t be locked up for long either. But that in no way means we act stupid and as the trending term denotes be a ‘Covidiot’. Taking care of the life we are blessed with is the penultimate gratitude!

    As the Lockdown restrictions started easing up all we want to do is get out there and travel. Though we do completely realize that it’s the lockdown which has relaxed not Covid19, it’s at its peak and we better be all careful and take all necessary precautions whatsoever. The Travelling addicts we are, we had to figure out ways for Travelling safely, so here are a few things you can consider for safe travel.

    Hit the roads:

    We have been obsessing over the foreign trips and foreign countries in the Pre corona times and it’s nothing bad, but what we often forget is that our own country would have much which is left unexplored and the busy bees we are, we take domestic flights rather than the road. One thing Covid has got us into is the private space is the safest. So yes get those long drives and road trips trending back again. Nothing safe like your own little vehicle and loved ones. If Travel is what your desires take them road trips.

    Carry your own Food & Water

    We love street food as much as dining or lunching at elite restaurants or grabbing a quick something from a food joint. Also all the Chai from tea stalls or all of that roadside juice stalls. But we have to try getting ourselves into this groove of new normal and the most important thing about this is safety. No matter how much your longing for all of this is the best way to stay safe is carrying your own food and water. Traveling calls for proper hydration. Make sure you carry extra water and are not in a situation where you have to procure food or water from outside. If you happen to eat anywhere outside, make sure enough safety measures are followed.

    Give the unexplored Destinations a try:

    As soon a travel plan hits us, We Google for most popular destinations. More popular the place, the more crowded it’s going to be. Trust us on this, the less popular ones are going to be unimaginably Beautiful and inexplicably adventurous. So make it a difference and have the safest trip by choosing a less popular one. The lesser the crowd, the safer you are.

    Familiarity indeed breeds contempt:

    Well in this case safety. Familiarity means more people and more the number of people more are the chances of risk. No matter where you choose to visit or what your choice of destination is the primary fact which you should be considering is SOCIAL DISTANCING!

    The farther you are from people the lesser are the chances of contracting any virus or infections let alone Covid.

    Untouchability works here

    Though the concept of  ‘Untouchables’ has been abolished. This one will work in present times. When outside and in alien locations be wary of the surfaces you touch. Keep a alcohol based hand sanitizer handy. Gloves won’t be available always and even if you wear them they aren’t totally safe. So more aware you are of your surroundings the safer you are. Try and avoid touching any surface as far as possible and if you do then make sure you sanitize your hands if washing your hands is not possible. Keep washing your hands intermittently as much as you can with a good hand wash.

    As Gustave Flaubert puts across rightly “TRAVEL MAKES ONE MODEST, YOU SEE WHAT A TINY PLACE YOU OCCUPY IN THE WORLD.” It keeps us grounded, it makes us humble, and yes more Human!

    Mask it up:

    Gone are the days when masks adorned faces of superheroes alone. Covid19 has given us a condition where each one of us has to be masked up even if we are stepping out for a walk. While Travelling make sure you have an adequate stock of masks. While on international travels make sure you’re carrying a face shield as well. Never be in a public place minus your masks. Well, your safety is more important in the current situation than your identity is. 

    If you have to take a Flight make sure you fly safe:

    There are times where taking a flight is the only option you are left with. Well, you do what you got to do and there is no stopping human race. But we need to act with our mind and take our heart along. The foremost thing we need to take into consideration is how to be safe while taking a flight which has other fellow Passengers and also is not an open-air condition. Situations that are not under your control or sensibilities better leave it on to experts who are working on it. Get the bookings done with a trusted travel agency who would make sure of all your safety measures and don’t forget to get your insurance done.

    The Traveler’s soul will continue it’s Travelling to stay alive to stay sane. Covid19 is also getting adamant by the day and has no plans of any subsiding. All we can do is choose the safest way and options of Travelling. When you find yourself confused, seek the help of experts. We have always prioritized your safety along with your travel plans. Do share with us your tips on safe traveling with us in comments and let’s figure out this new normal together!