Written on : 19 May 2021 By : Laura Wendy Harders López
With coronavirus impacting people's lives and travel habits, tourism has undergone sweeping changes over the last year. Now that many countries are gradually opening up again and vaccines rolling out, people are becoming more and more excited about escaping the "quarantine fatigue" and planning out their post-pandemic holidays.
Two recent studies showed that 72% of Americans and 52% of Europeans intend to travel in the next 6 months (a 5% rise compared to November 2020). This resurgence in travel demand will also come along with people's new travel habits and preferences.
So, what trends can we expect in the travel industry after the pandemic? Let's take a look at each prediction.
Strong Desire to Travel
It comes as no surprise that travel is an important aspect of people's lives and well-being. Travelling makes us escape our frenetic daily routines to disconnect and enjoy the moment. It also allows us to soak up the richness of other cultures, boost our creativity through unique adventures, and enhance friend and family bonding.
After a year-hiatus cooped up indoors, people will be eager to unleash their wanderlust and live new experiences.
Travel Safety
Although life slowly comes back to normal and wanderlusts steadily rise, concerns about public health are here to stay. People will be more cautious with their travel habits and preferences-- they will select the destination and accommodation they consider safest. That's why Villanovo wants to reassure its clients that measures to guarantee traveller's utmost safety and well-being will be at the forefront. Thorough disinfection and cleaning protocols for each villa are meticulously performed pre and post departures, with the option of enhanced cleaning throughout one's stay by choosing one of our staffed villas with daily cleaning service.
Remote Working Vacation
Since the pandemic, many businesses have developed new formulas of flexible work for their employees. From remote working to digital nomads, according to experts, this trend will continue on the rise. Remote holiday working basically consists of taking one's remote work to a holiday destination. Many people have taken to this new working model whilst travelling all over the world. It allows them to experience leisure and increase their creativity and inspiration without forgoing daily work.
Remote working in a villa makes for an ideal setting, where one can enjoy ample space and privacy amidst a beautiful location. One can answer calls or emails whilst admiring breathtaking views from a terrace or before plunging into an infinity pool. With a dramatic landscape or beach as one's backdrop, zoom meetings will never be quite the same.
Pristine Environments and Private Islands
There's nothing like spending time immersed in nature. It provides peace and tranquillity and is beneficial for people's happiness-- making us feel renewed as if pressing a reset button. After such hectic times, travellers will feel less drawn to the big cities and more natural open spaces. They will favour holidays that provide an oasis for relaxation, reconnecting with themselves and their family, as well as pristine environments to engage in outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking and swimming.
Private-island getaways will also be in vogue after the pandemic. These provide utmost exclusivity, where one can spend time with family and friends in a peaceful sanctuary away from civilization. Lounge on an open terrace overlooking the sea, go fishing, scuba diving, kitesurfing, stargaze and catch sunsets and sunrises-- here, one can get a taste of uber comfort and adventure.
Many people's bucket list included visiting as many destinations as possible as if it were a race to fill a world map with pins. This trend might already be changing. After the pandemic, expect travellers to favour quality over quantity, becoming more selective with their holidays. This quality may translate into the provided service, offered leisure experiences, type of accommodation, or the time spent in a destination.
With Villanovo's wide selection of hand-picked luxury properties, we ensure customers to be catered first-class quality service from the moment of their initial enquiry until the end of their stay. Our travel specialists advise and assist travellers' different needs before and throughout the trip to make one's stay as smooth as possible-- from helping you select your dream villa, offering specific local information about the destination and even finding unique experiences for you. Whether it's a wine tasting or horse riding school in the area, one can make the most of one's getaway with a tailor-made quality holiday.
