But what will leisure travel look like in a post-pandemic world? Will everything go back to normal, or does a new normal await us instead?
“If we expect things to go back exactly as they were in 2019, we’re all going to be disappointed,” says Misty Belles, managing director atMasks, Belles says, are here to stay. Why? While wealthy countries will be able to vaccinate 75% of their citizens by the end of 2021, it’ll take developing countries several more years to reach that target. So facial coverings will still be necessary to stop the spread and protect the most vulnerable among us.
That also means six feet apart will continue to be a golden rule. “Hotels that once prided themselves on beautiful and inviting public spaces will likely continue to encourage social distancing by limiting the seating options and opportunities for people to linger,” Belles hypothesizes.Pfizer record: Destinations like the Seychelles and Iceland recently announced that vaccinated visitors could enter without quarantining and move without restrictions.
will look like—whether you need to show a physical card or submit an online form—but proof, in some shape or form, seems likely to be required.