The Future of Travel in 2021 The pandemic has made traveling difficult, but there are still ways to leave your home base. Here are a few trends for 2021 . By Laura Studarus Getty Images If there’s one thing we can say about 2020, it taught us how to handle unprecedented levels of uncertainty. Over the last year, and into 2021, we’ve been asked to change everything about the way we work, socialize, and sustain ourselves — putting leisure travel largely on hold as well. It’s estimated the tourism industry won’t experience a full recovery for several more years. Even as the vaccine roll-out begins, it’ll take time for hotels, airlines, and resorts to adjust and create safe, desirable experiences. While the future remains anyone’s guess, we’ll still see people traveling throughout 2021. Here are some of the changes we’re likely to see both travelers and destinations experience in 2021 and beyond.