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Top Trends for Tourism in 2021

Written on : 05 January 2021
By : Laura Wendy Harders López
Top Trends for Tourism in 2021

 
Since the pandemic, changes and adaptations in various industry sectors have given rise to new trends. In hopes of balancing fun leisure with health and safety, tourism and travellers' inclinations have drastically evolved, as forecasts, such as Globetrender, have demonstrated. 
 
However, although the pandemic has turned the world upside down, travellers are still inspired to continue savouring new adventures and adding experiences to their autobiography.
 
Discover which are the most widespread trends one can expect in tourism in 2021.

 

1) Travel Agents and Specialists

In times of uncertainty, travellers are less likely to plan a holiday without a travel agent abreast of all the travel restrictions and adaptations of their target countries.
 
If you've had to postpone a trip or handle a significant travel disruption by yourself, you probably understand why it's useful to have a travel agent by your side. With the fickleness and uncertainty of weekly quarantine rules, travel agents have the opportunity to become more superlative than ever, as they provide invaluable and irreplaceable sources of information. 
 
When planning a holiday trip with us, keep calm and relax while one of our travel agents assists you to pick and arrange your bespoke holiday, which will save you from any preventable contingencies in today's times.

2) Nature, Privacy, and a Slower Pace

2) Nature, Privacy, and a Slower Pace

Since the pandemic, the need to connect with nature is a greater priority. Off-the-beaten-track and pristine enclaves will also be in vogue and more sought after among travellers' preferences. Big cities will have lesser appeal due to their hustle-and-bustle and fast-paced environments, as tourists will prefer utmost relaxation and privacy, in open spaces. Therefore, expect secluded nature retreats and villa rentals nestled in dramatic landscapes drastically gain popularity in 2021. 
 
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3) Wildlife Tourism

Travellers not only want to partake in activities related to nature tourism, as wildlife tourism or visiting animals in their natural habitats is also increasingly gaining popularity. Thanks to this trend, many tourism companies are creating plans, in which they invest in conservation, research and wildlife protection in the natural spaces where they carry out their activities. In addition to being an essential obligation any business in this sector ought to be held accountable for, this is a factor widely valued by travellers in today's day and age.

4) Private-island getaways

4) Private-island getaways

When one thinks of escaping the racket of everyday life, the ultimate dream would be vacationing on a private island with one's significant other, family or friends-- or even alone-- as far away from civilization as possible. Well, this type of holiday experience will be more in vogue in 2021, where people can expect lounging in a tranquil sanctuary surrounded by emerald and turquoise waters. Not only would this make for a romantic getaway, but also the safest option for travellers when it comes to staying healthy and safe amidst the virus uncertainties. 
 
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5) Last-minute Reservations

Even though many tourism sector companies have applied new regulations and policies concerning cancellations, refunds and flexible bookings all free of charge due to the pandemic, people are showing an inclination to book last-minute reservations and sprint bookings. Which means travellers will be more likely to arrange trips only a few days in advance of their departure. As regulations and new lockdown rules come and go, people will leverage on opportune moments to arrange and set off as soon as possible before the contingencies of new restrictions ruin their most-craved holiday plans.

6) Sybaritic Hideaways

6) Sybaritic Hideaways

With restrictions cancelling the possibility of indulging in the average leisurely amenities of the big cities, many travel agencies are offering a wide range of luxurious villa rentals which include a variety of entertainments for all tastes. Some of which are spas, jacuzzis, home theatres, spacious natural spaces with 360º breathtaking views, tennis courts, horse riding arenas, among many other amenities. These bespoke rentals embrace a hedonistic lifestyle to offer their guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience where they can wind down and escape their worries from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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7) Travel PCR Testing

Having life getting used to the new normal of the pandemic, where people and companies are adopting new measures for travel, leisure and work, some solutions will entail thorough pre-departure and on arrival testing as fixed procedures in many airports and airlines. In order to ensure people's utmost safety and prevent the spread of the virus, many of these are also espousing rapid testing.

8) Digital Nomad Resorts

These days, many of us can work from anywhere. Generally, all you need is an internet connection, and you're up and running. 
The digital nomadic life is increasingly gaining popularity since the pandemic, and we can expect more people joining this lifestyle in 2021. This means people will trade their every-day-office or home-office, for an office in an idyllic beach, mountain-top cabin, or paradise island. 
Ultimately, digital nomads seek the ideal retreat where they can be enveloped by nature and enjoy natural landscapes while working from the comfort of their own temporary home, before deciding to move to their next port of call. 

9) Luxury Railway travel

 
Luxury railway travel will be a big thing in 2021. Since people are more reluctant when deciding to travel on their average mode of public transport, having many tour operators close down-- railway lines are upping their services with the opportunity of offering luxurious travel and are opening new luxury trains for travellers to experience what was once before the height of travel sophistication. 
 
Imagine gazing out of the window quietly as the landscape passes by and lulls you into a peaceful reverie, sleeping in cosy rooms, strolling through chambers with inspiring atmospheres, eating delicious food a la carte from the best chefs... These luxury railways will make the experience more about the journey, not the destination.