Pandemic shift in travel: 5 trends that emerged for South Africans Share The pandemic has changed how people travel, with travellers now basing their holiday plans on their safety and wellbeing. With the ebb and flow of Covid-19 cases in the country, people are taking precautions to protect themselves from the virus. They are seeking new travel experience that keeps them socially distanced and offers phenomenal travel experiences. Speaking at The Africa Webinar last week, Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, highlighted that "Travel tourism has undergone some shifts and these include new consumer trends". Here are five travel trends that emerged due to the pandemic: