The future of travel and tourism in the world
For the tourism industry, it won't be business-as-usual, and we need to redefine, refocus and change the game plan to move forward. Pandemic is the greatest challenge that the world tourism industry has faced to date.
The United Nations World Tourism Organization predicts a decrease in tourist traffic all over the world. This means that global tourist travel could drop by more than a billion. The tourism industry is among the first affected and the last to recover during this health crisis.
Every year travel industry trends change, we explore new destinations and routes. However, this summer of 2021 is set to be one of tourism's most noteworthy years to date. As we, the world denizen, slowly recuperates from COVID-19. Also, borders slowly but surely start to open; we expect the future of tourism to look a bit different than it did in the pre-pandemic.
The future of tourism is not so clear, and nobody is sure what will happen. We will be more cautious about our health. We won't be able to travel freely as we used to in the foreseeable future. The tourism industry is moving forward, and the role of travel operators has become more responsible than before in the present scenario.
Strict governmental regulations, health awareness, and social interaction during this pandemic will have long-lasting attitude effects. Indeed, all this will bring a change in the way travel operators run their business.
However, all this will create a new exciting opportunity to adapt and innovate. Also, people will be willing to pay more to decrease their exposure to the virus.
No more crowded tourist areas Before the advent of the virus, people were roaming around in bars, cafes, and on the streets with no fear in their minds. Exploring crowded cities was exciting and invigorating. I was strolling through busy markets, having dinner at a bistro full of locals.
Going to tourist hotspots was a major event of a holiday. Alas, all this fun and laughter, which was once a source of holiday memories, are over. People have become cautious, and new situations demand social distancing.
The situation is improving, but travelers will be more inclined towards going to places that make it easy to maintain social distance. Tour managers will have to be creative and plan tours that shun public forms of transportation and overcrowded tourist areas. Such programs will be appreciated by all travelers.
Travel operators can arrange remote area tours where people who know each other can form a group or environmental park and biking tour to keep social distance. We should have a sustainable approach toward Tourism. Sustainability will bring back lost jobs. Adopting safe health measures is beneficial for the health of the traveler as well as for the community.
Transportation Five Major Means of Transportation used by tourist ● Road transport ● Train ● Sea Route ● By Air
When tourists arrive in a country, they are unaware of the rules and procedures of that country. They need the help of private transfer companies to help them reach their hotel. Travelers come by different means like air and via train. Private transfer companies must tell the tourist that they are in the right place and should provide all the information they need to know.
The right private transfer company helps the traveler to avoid hassles, no time is wasted, and even save the tourist from getting ripped off. In the future, tourists will be very conscious and diligent about hygiene matters. Private transfer companies must make sure that the vehicle is properly disinfected and all hygiene SOP are strictly followed by the driver.
Everyone has access to Smart mobile technology. Before his arrival, private transfer companies provide all the information regarding the car number, driver's name, and even his photograph to the tourist. This way, the traveler is assured that he/she is in proper hands.
All payment transactions are documented and paid through credit cards. Taxi Faro airport to Tavira, which is a small city on Portugal's Algarve coast. Faro provides airport transfer to hotels, resorts, golf courses, and many other destinations.
Sharing of information Holidaymakers who travel for pleasure need easy and immediate access to information about their whereabouts. It's the responsibility of tour operators to guide them and ensure that they are properly guided. It is very critical that they should be well informed and updated about the latest travel guidelines.
Before traveling, all information about the country of a destination like cultural norms, religion, political setup, weather, what clothes to take, and other relevant info can be uploaded by the travel manager on WhatsApp, which is quick and easy. In a post-COVID-19 scenario, travelers need to stay connected as they travel.
Internet of Things (IoT) One of the most exciting promising travel technology trends is the Internet of Things (IoT). It involves internet-based inter-connectivity between devices. Thus, allowing devices via sensors to send and receive data. Already, IoT devices are playing a vital role within the travel and tourism industry, and their application is going to increase further.
For example, IoT technology devices can be installed in hotel rooms that connect to everything from the lights to TV and air cooling system, allowing all to be controlled from a smartphone. In airports, sensors can be installed on baggage cases that will alert passengers when they arrive on the moving belt.
In the near future, we will see Robots greeting travelers at the airport or in front of the hotel. Chatbots will be used for customer service purposes. Chatbots powered by AI is faster and quicker in solving customer's queries.
Conclusion The travel industry is going through a recession period. With time all apprehension and fears will be solved, and in no time, people will be out traveling to different destinations around the world. Technology will make it easier and comfortable to travel.
Innovation will enhance our holiday experience. Going to different places and meeting people increases our vision and outlook. It brings people much closer. The inquisitiveness in humans to search for knowledge will never end.
