Trends that will prevail in the "new normal" era

The "reign" of vaccines

The Covid-19 vaccine will be a deciding factor in travel. Those who have been vaccinated will have more options to travel or visit family and friends abroad. Some countries only accept fully vaccinated international travelers, so you may have to rethink your destination and travel if you are not vaccinated.

Destinations like Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean are seeing a rapid increase in tourists who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 and are ready to travel.

Road trip trend

Self-driving travel continues to be one of the most popular forms of travel this summer. As air travel requires many regulations; along with inconvenient exit and entry procedures, many people choose to travel domestically, exploring new destinations in the country by self-driving car.

Self-driving is also suitable for families with children, as many of them have not been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Everyone is safe in their own car, ensuring social distancing while still having an enjoyable travel experience.

Prioritize outdoor activities

Outdoor activities and nature exploration will certainly become more and more popular in the coming time. Adventure tourism is booming in many countries, including Vietnam. Now tourists crave new adventures and experiences, such as outdoor camping, mountain climbing, boating or cave exploration.

Luxury accommodation

It is still too early to go to crowded places, dream destinations or travel around the world. Many people will choose to "hide" in high-class, isolated and private resorts. Luxury resorts provide full facilities so visitors do not have to move and contact with many people. Many resorts also offer outdoor activities and extremely interesting experiences.

Careful planning

Last-minute travel decisions will no longer be common. As the pandemic continues, travelers will have to prepare more and take longer to plan their trips, such as anticipating the situation, safety protocols, and quarantine regulations at their destination.

Travelers will need more advice and support from travel agents and ticket offices, such as on health and safety regulations, testing centers, cancellation policies on air tickets and hotel rooms.

Covid-19 Insurance

As international travel resumes this summer, travelers will undoubtedly be wiser and more concerned about protecting themselves. Many have added provisions to their travel contracts and insurance policies, not only to protect their health but also their wallets.

Buying insurance that covers Covid-19 and trip cancellations will be a common trend in the coming time. Some destinations and travel companies will even require tourists to have Covid-19 insurance.

Private car rental trend

Rental car shortages are expected in many tourist destinations, as demand increases as travelers seek to be proactive and avoid crowded public transport. Meanwhile, suppliers have had to sell part of their fleets to survive the pandemic. So travel plans need to consider car rental, as well as the distance between accommodation and attractions, entertainment and dining.

"Full room" situation

Covid-19 doesn’t mean hotels will always have a surplus of rooms, especially during peak travel seasons. During previous outbreaks, many people didn’t cancel their reservations but instead postponed them to a more convenient time, like this summer. Popular destinations are likely to be sold out, as many travelers have waited too long to travel. Plan ahead and have multiple options to book the perfect accommodation this summer.

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