While the Coronavirus crisis has negatively affected almost all sectors, the travel industry is one of the worst-hit. At the height of the global health crisis, all governments imposed travel restrictions and other measures that have limited the movement of people across states and international borders. And, that has impacted significant changes in an industry that makes money from the mobility of people. Nevertheless, here’s how coronavirus will change travel.
Fewer Crowds and Activities at Popular Tourist Destinations
Common tourist attractions like museums, historical landmarks, parks, beaches, and galleries usually remain packed with huge crowds and activities during the holidays. However, that will no longer be the case as crowded places are considered to bear the highest risks of transmission. The operators will now have to introduce new measures for social distancing such as controlling the number of visitors and activities at each tourist attraction site.
New Safety Rules for Airlines
While some airlines have continued to operate during the coronavirus crisis, their capacities have drastically gone down. To ensure the safety of passengers and flight personnel, airlines will implement new measures such as removing some seats from the planes or limiting the number of tickets sold. Even the screening process at the airports will also extend into medical tests to ensure that no infected person gets on board.
Most Travelers will Shun International Trips for Domestic Travel
Before travelers embark on long-distance trips around the globe, travel experts say many people will start by visiting destinations closer to home. Due to the widespread fear over the coronavirus, a majority of people are concerned that traveling far could put them in danger. As such, they are likely to explore attractions close to home, which can be easily accessible using domestic flights, bus, car, or train.
Overall, there are many ways through which coronavirus will change travel. Apart from the changes discussed above, traveling abroad could also become a bit expensive due to the reduction in the number of travelers.
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