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TripAdvsor: signs of international travel recovery in second half of 2021
One in nine consumers have already booked an overseas trip in 2021 with nearly half making plans to jet off overseas at some point in the year, according to a TripAdvisor study.
Global research was conducted in six major markets – the US, Australia, Italy, UK, Japan and Singapore.
It found 47% were plotting an international vacation, however 30% have already ruled out a foreign trip.
It says the second half of 2021 will see the start of a travel industry recovery.
"While recent returns by governments to lockdowns in Europe and the United States means travelers are likely grounded through much of the first quarter, we anticipate significant recovery across the industry heading into the summer months."
"Already, the majority of hotel clicks on TripAdvisor for trips taking place from May onwards are to international destinations as opposed to domestic destinations.
"This is an early signal that travelers are feeling increasingly confident that they will be able to travel abroad in 2021, at least in the back half of the year."
In the US, 13% of respondents have already made a booking for an overseas trip.
Globally, 77% of travelers said they will be more likely to travel internationally if they receive the vaccine, which rises to 86% for travel domestically.
The survey also found that more than a quarter will only take trips to destinations that require visitors to be vaccinated.
The current trend for domestic trips will continue, with 74% planning to take at least one overnight domestic trip in 2021.
More than one third of US consumers are planning at least three domestic trips this year, TripAdvisor said.
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