Brian Chen, Tariro Mzezewa, Ceylan Yeginsu, Elaine Glusac and Sarah Firshein, The New York Times
Published: 30 Dec 2020 05:01 PM BdST
Updated: 31 Dec 2020 12:23 PM BdST Passengers aboard the World Dream on a “cruise to nowhere” watch a movie at an open air screening in Singapore, Nov. 19, 2020. The New York Times
The travel world has been on a roller coaster in 2020. Even as vaccination campaigns started in the United States and Europe, countries slammed shut their borders to visitors from the United Kingdom, because of a new strain of the coronavirus. And while the number of people flying in the United States is again on the rise topping 1 million a day on the weekend before Christmas a patchwork of quarantine and testing regulations remains in place in many parts of the country.
Brian Chen, Tariro Mzezewa, Ceylan Yeginsu, Elaine Glusac and Sarah Firshein, The New York Times
Published: 30 Dec 2020 05:01 PM BdST
Updated: 31 Dec 2020 12:23 PM BdST Passengers aboard the World Dream on a “cruise to nowhere” watch a movie at an open air screening in Singapore, Nov. 19, 2020. The New York Times
The travel world has been on a roller coaster in 2020. Even as vaccination campaigns started in the United States and Europe, countries slammed shut their borders to visitors from the United Kingdom, because of a new strain of the coronavirus. And while the number of people flying in the United States is again on the rise topping 1 million a day on the weekend before Christmas a patchwork of quarantine and testing regulations remains in place in many parts of the country.
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With most of the world putting their travel plans on hold, the pandemic has given travel marketers an opportunity to rethink how they can connect with travelers to help pave the way toward recovery. Given the rapidly shifting global travel marketplace, data is often the best indicator of when and how to engage with travelers.
Expedia Group Media Solutions recently conducted a study with Northstar Research Partners of 11,000 travelers in 11 countries for a broad view of how the pandemic has impacted travel attitudes, shopping behaviors, and influences around the world. The findings provide insight into the steps travel brands can take to reassure and connect with travelers as they begin researching, planning, and booking again.
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New global research from Expedia Group reveals trends shaping travel decisions in 2021
Today at its annual partner conference, explore 20, Expedia Group revealed key considerations shaping travel decisions in 2021 and demonstrated technology enhancements to help travelers and partners make informed decisions and complete tasks. Expedia Group is sharing insights and tools to help the global travel ecosystem adapt to the shift in traveler expectations to restore confidence in the wake of COVID-19. The research from Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, the advertising organization of Expedia Group, shows that travelers need reassurance in critical areas such as flexibility, cleanliness, and communication to consider travel now and in the future.