In March 2020, travel faced a sudden halt when the World Health Organization declared a pandemic, leading to sweeping travel bans and local shutdown orders. By the end of that month, nonessential travel was virtually nonexistent as countries implemented strict precautions to combat the spread of the virus.
The landscape began to change in spring 2021 when COVID vaccines became widely accessible, and travel started to rebound with new safety measures like mandatory face coverings on flights. As travel rebounded, the concept of “revenge travel” gained traction, as people sought to indulge in missed opportunities for exploration.
Unfortunately, this eagerness to travel reinvigorated the tourism sector, rapidly shifting from low visitor numbers to overtourism in popular destinations. Cities once starved for tourists like Venice and Dubrovnik were suddenly overwhelmed, compelling local governments to implement regulations and fees to manage visitor flow.
As we reflect on the past five years of travel turmoil and adaptation, readers have the opportunity to share their evolving travel experiences in response to this unprecedented era in history. Your insights could reveal how various factors have influenced personal travel choices and expectations in an ever-changing world.
The landscape began to change in spring 2021 when COVID vaccines became widely accessible, and travel started to rebound with new safety measures like mandatory face coverings on flights. As travel rebounded, the concept of “revenge travel” gained traction, as people sought to indulge in missed opportunities for exploration.
Unfortunately, this eagerness to travel reinvigorated the tourism sector, rapidly shifting from low visitor numbers to overtourism in popular destinations. Cities once starved for tourists like Venice and Dubrovnik were suddenly overwhelmed, compelling local governments to implement regulations and fees to manage visitor flow.
As we reflect on the past five years of travel turmoil and adaptation, readers have the opportunity to share their evolving travel experiences in response to this unprecedented era in history. Your insights could reveal how various factors have influenced personal travel choices and expectations in an ever-changing world.
