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One-way travel has increased this year, when compared to the same period in 2019. As the pandemic started, many people chose to go back home indefinitely.

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It is unknown whether this trend will continue for 2021. It is possible that some people will look for alternative places to live while the pandemic lasts.

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Workations -

Workations ("work" + "vacation’") are becoming more popular as more people are able to work remotely.

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And for some, home can be a a great place, where people can relax and enjoy themselves when they switch off.

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WFHotels -

Booking a hotel while on workation is also an increasingly popular choice. Why stay home when you can work from a nice hotel and avoid the cleanup?

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The other advantage is that people can work and then explore and enjoy their chosen destination. Oh, and if you didn't catch on, a WFHotel stands for "Work From Hotel."

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Remote working -

Always wanted to be a digital nomad? Many people have taken the plunge in 2020, and the trend will probably continue in 2021.

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Even if you’re not currently working remotely at the moment, more job opportunities that allow you to work from home (wherever that may be) are likely to arise next year.

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Staycations -

Some people don’t even go anywhere, and just enjoy what their surrounding areas have to offer.

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Staycations have increased in popularity, and the trend might continue in 2021.

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Business travel will continue to decrease -

More and more companies around the world are swapping the meeting room for Zoom meetings.

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Business travel will continue to decrease -

This has led to a decrease in business travel (not to mention long commutes to work). This trend will likely continue in 2021.

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Domestic travel -

The threat of being stuck somewhere is real, so many people find that domestic travel is a safer way to take time off amid the pandemic.

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Last-minute bookings -

Remember the days when you booked your vacation well in advance? Less and less people are doing this now.

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With the unpredictability the pandemic brought us, more people are choosing to book last-minute trips instead.

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Booking last-minute doesn’t seem so daunting, and it’s a way to avoid disappointment with travel restrictions and canceled flights.

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Flexible bookings -

Travel agents, airlines, and accommodation and car hire booking policies have to adapt to the new normal, offering more flexibility.

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Flexible bookings -

Many people are not willing to risk booking a vacation if they don’t have a guarantee that they can change, or cancel it, in these uncertain times.

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New standards of hygiene -

These have been implemented around the world, from hotels to air travel. It's a trend that will likely continue in 2021.

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New standards of hygiene -

International guidance has been issued, and many countries have developed their own standards.

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New standards of hygiene -

More countries are likely to develop their own cleanliness standard schemes, and perhaps even an international accreditation scheme might be on the way for 2021.

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New standards of hygiene - The same goes for the air travel industry, with airports and airlines around the world adopting new and better measures to make travel safer for everyone.

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Travel insurance -

Policies are likely to change, where healthcare in certain countries has to be taken into account due to the pandemic.

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Rise in RV and campervan rentals -

These have increased since the beginning of the pandemic, and this is likely to continue in 2021.

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Will this be the end of overtourism? -

While crowds are likely return to the world's most-famous tourist attractions, people are increasingly looking for alternative off-the-beaten-path places to visit.

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