CHAPTER 8

What Are the Biggest Changes Since 2019?

We started this discussion with the question of how a global pandemic changed the way we travel. In reality, the question is much broader than that so we have briefly covered some of these issues. The pandemic has changed the way we live, the way we work and use our leisure time, the way communities operate, and our views of the natural world. All these elements have a direct impact on the way we travel around the globe so none can be viewed in isolation.

So, what have been the biggest changes in our views about travel? There are several elements to consider, including:

Financial implications

Attitudes of travelers and personal safety concerns

Impact on the physical environment

How booking ...

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