Big expectations: how tourists see travel in 2022

What will travel look like in 2022? It is becoming more and more difficult to predict on the topic of travel, because the rules and safety requirements are constantly changing, there are new inputs for planning trips. Kayak.com, the largest accommodation Kayak platform, conducted a survey among travelers and shared the results of the largest study, which included more than 24 thousand travelers from 31 countries. Users of the platform talked about what kind of travel they dream of next year, how they accept the new reality and what they expect in an era of uncertainty.

    Balance between work and leisure With the advent of the pandemic, homes around the world have turned into offices, and remote work has become the new normal of our lives. Many office workers in 2020-2021 have the opportunity to combine work and travel. On the one hand, you can afford to travel more without interrupting work. On the other hand, you can’t really immerse yourself in getting to know new places, culture, and in the end, it’s okay to relax.

    Many are simply tired of this type of travel, when you think about work all the time. That is why 73% of those surveyed said that they would not do business while traveling next year. In 2022, remote workers want to restore a healthy work-life balance. Stop combining work and travel, don’t take your computer on vacation, turn off notifications about messages in instant messengers — separate work and work so as not to burn out, thinking about work processes all the time.

    Many of us view the trip to a vacation destination as a necessary necessity, rather than a source of pleasure and joy. But since we have traveled so little over the past year and a half, by 2022 we managed to miss even being on the road. For 75% of travelers surveyed, getting to their destination can be much more enjoyable if it is seen as part of the journey. At the same time, travelers are happy not only to travel by train and plane - 55% of respondents said that they are no less interested in getting to know the features of public transport in other countries and cities. After a long forced break, even the most mundane things will seem new.

    Travel as medicine and self-care In 2022, travel will be the trendiest way to take care of yourself. At least, this is what 79% of respondents think, who noted that travel has a more beneficial effect on their mental and emotional state than yoga and meditation. The reason for this is the forced confinement in apartments and houses during the pandemic, the daily hustle and bustle that has been sucked into the closed space where people work, raise children, shop online and even play sports. Many began to appreciate the opportunity to break away from the routine even more.

    Travel takes us out of a state of nervous stress. They are like a breath of fresh air - they give you the opportunity to see new things, hear new languages ​​and taste new cuisines. When traveling, travelers want to fully immerse themselves in another culture and feel the spirit of a new place. New and vivid emotions affect the body no worse than vitamins - they will become a new type of care for your mental and physical health next year. Go where you never expected to go, try new dishes - you will have unforgettable experiences that will help you feel the joy of life.

    Catch up in 2022 As at the beginning of 2021, next year travel will be affected by the so-called pent-up demand. Everyone who, one way or another, wanted, but could not realize their desires to go on vacation to another country, will try to do it at the moment when the pandemic recedes and the borders open as much as possible without any special requirements for travelers. The percentage of those who wish to use the accumulated vacation days increased from 42% to 63%.

    Ready for change: technology to help Uncertainty has become a constant companion of our lives. Change is happening daily. We just got used to the fact that at any moment everything can change: a lockdown will be announced, a certificate of vaccination in theaters and cafes will be required, borders may be closed due to a new strain of the virus, and a long-awaited trip will fail. 2021 has taught us not to plan too far ahead, but it hasn't discouraged us from traveling.

    In 2022, travelers are counting on tackling this uncertainty with technology. According to the study, 63% of respondents believe that modern technology helps to reduce health risks while traveling, and 62% believe that technology helps to reduce anxiety when traveling. To do this, new applications are appearing, in which information on the requirements of countries for crossing borders is updated daily.

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