5 different ways travel will change after the pandemic:

The following are 5 different ways travel will change after the pandemic:

What does the future of travel look like? We asked experts.

Travelers with a United States passport are still grounded due to the rising incidence of coronavirus in America and around the world. Only nine countries are currently open to Americans. Travelers who want to fly internationally to Belarus, Serbia, or Zambia will need to wait if these six countries aren't on the cards. It is not yet known how long it will take. Elizabeth Becker, author Overbooked. The Exploding Tourism Business and Travel points out that the global $8 trillion travel industry was decimated by the " pandemic". She says that the 21st century's essential pillars of global travel, including open borders, open destinations, and visa-free travel, won't be returning in the short or medium term. What does this mean for the future? Experts are still seeing the benefits of travel despite all the turmoil. Bruce Poon Tip is the author of Unlearn and founder of the travel company G Adventures. He believes that we will travel again but we'll do it better. He says, "I believe that travel can be one of the greatest sources of wealth in the world." "This pause allows us to take the time to think about how we can travel more conscious." Here's how bloggers, podcasters, and travel writers are navigating the world, from a renewed commitment towards sustainable tourism to innovative ways to globetrot at home.

Sustainability will be a driving force

Is there a silver lining to the pandemic? The pandemic is causing consumers to double down on sustainability. Becker predicts that travelers will become "concerned citizens", demanding responsible travel policies. The industry will take active steps to ensure a healthy world and protect profit margins. She says, "Don't be surprised that countries will mandate fly-free days and other measures to combat climate change."

The role of small communities will be more important

Small towns can be helped by travelers. Caz Makepeace, the founder of Y Travel Blog, says that her family has always traveled slowly to less-known places "rather than racing to destinations." She now supports these areas by supporting local businesses and donating money to non-profits.

We will choose quality over quantity

Travelers who travel a lot are now putting more thought into what they want to do. Erick Prince, The Minority Nomad says that COVID-19 "has allowed me to rethink my travel choices." "It has allowed me to explore travel projects with passion instead of the paycheck," says Erick Prince, a blogger who lives in Thailand. He plans to start a self-funded project that will highlight the off-the-beaten-track provinces in his adopted country.

You will be on the road!

Road trips are often the only option for many people. This is why frequent flyers like Gabby Beckford, Packs Light, are getting excited. It's not about driving across state lines that can be as thrilling as flying across international borders. She says, "Road-tripping taught me that the core value of travel--curiosity and exposure to newness and wonder--[is] not a destination."

Travel advisors will be essential

Conde Nat Traveller sustainability editor Juliet Kinsman expects a shift towards booking travel through established operators and agents, citing their valuable industry knowledge and connections. She says that 2020 has taught us the value of a travel agent's expertise and financial protection, which far outweighs the commissions you pay. She hopes that customers will choose to work with agents who are experts in this area. She says that agents who are concerned about the environment and how they send customers can see through the greenwash and ensure that every link in their supply chain is honorable.