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Travelers emerging from their pandemic cocoons are seeking private accommodations, straining the market.

More travel executives get their mission-critical industry news from Skift than any other source on the planet.Tell me more The managers of Aethos Corsica weren’t sure what to expect when debuting their nine-suite boutique hotel this month. Pandemic restrictions in many countries had quelled immediate international travel. But the owners needn’t have wondered. “We’ve been experiencing a tremendous increase in bookings recently — especially for our larger suites,” said Ariane Chapot,...

Christopher Elliott Something is different about travel. Maybe youve noticed it. But what? And how will it change the way you travel this summer? If you want a by-the-numbers-answer, you can consult the Deloitte State of the Consumer Tracker, which offers a monthly read of travel sentiment. It suggests travelers remain reluctant to travel and waiting for the pandemic to subside. Generally speaking, more than half the country wants to stay home – or at least thats what they say. You can also l...

b efore Covid), weddings were big business, a highly lucrative industry worth $55 billion in the United States alone. And prior to the global shutdown in early 2020, they were trending ever more extravagant. This isnt news: for decades these events have been as much about showing off wealth and status as they were about celebrating love, but the rise of Instagram only seemed to push weddings into higher and higher strata. Multi-day affairs in far-flung locales became de rigueur, with all of t...

Cancel for Any Reason Travel Insurance: What You Need to Know © (Getty Images) Travel insurance coronavirus As travelers still might need to cancel upcoming vacations and reschedule trips, they may find that even though they had purchased travel insurance, the policy doesnt cover the cost of their vacation. That is probably because an event like the coronavirus pandemic was not a reason for cancellation specified in their plan. "Most policies cover a limited amount of peril, so there can be ...

Heres where the Bay Areas wealthy are temporarily relocating amid COVID-19 FacebookTwitterEmail Sayulita, Mexico.Jordan Siemens/Getty Images While most people have hunkered down at home through the COVID-19 pandemic, some members of the wealthy set have fled their shut-down cities for far-flung destinations, and theyre sparing no expense, according to a report from Bloomberg News. Jack Ezon, founder of Embark Beyond, told Bloomberg the luxury getaways hes planning for clients — including thos...

Wealthy Americans are escaping the discomfort of coronavirus restrictions by taking to their private jets and temporarily relocating to expensive beach resorts where they can continue their lifestyles in style, travel industry experts say.

The Best Places to Travel Solo These trips arent just for the adventure seeker—they’re a whole new kind of reset. By Brandon Presser Per BreiehagenGetty Images Travel is as much about exploring one’s inner self as it is discovering new places, and after almost a year in quarantine, we’re all yearning (and deserving) of an adventure. Some of us have been logging countless hours of overtime taking care of an entire household; others have spent more moments alone than we could have...

Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water.... As recently as Monday, February 1, St. Barts was one of the bright spots in the Caribbean for American travelers this winter and spring. It required a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure, another test on day 8 after arrival (only if you were planning on staying longer), but no quarantine. And the island was "open." On Sunday, January 30, the French government, struggling to avoid a new lockdown as cases rise and...

Half of Americans say travel affects their decision to get vaccinated Feb 3, 2021 This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. For restless Americans who have primarily stayed home since the onset of the pandemic, coronavirus vaccines are in hot demand — particularly for travelers....