In 2021, 84 percent of respondents have expressed that their travel habits are likely to change post-COVID-19. 35 percent of individuals have decided that they would travel less frequently by any means after the pandemic ends.

In 2021, 54 percent of respondents from India expressed that they are likely to travel less frequently by any means post-COVID-19. 32 percent of American respondents opted for traveling less frequently by any means post-pandemic.

As of mid-2021, around three out of ten participants of a global survey said that they expect to travel for business purposes more than what they did before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The majority of respondents, however, expected no change in the volume of their business trips once the travel restrictions are completely lifted.

In 2020, 83 percent of respondents both male and female have expressed that their travel habits are likely to change post-COVID-19. 41 percent of male and 42 percent of female respondents opted for traveling less frequently by any means post-pandemic.

In 2021, 57 percent of respondents globally expressed that personal protection packs introduced during the pandemic should be kept after the pandemic is over. In addition, 51 percent of respondents believe the newly introduced digital health passports should as well be preserved post pandemic.

In October 2020, 43 percent of respondents in India stated that their main reason for their first trip after the lifting of restrictions due to the Coronavirus-pandemic would be to take a weekend break. Another 30 percent are bored of working from home. Therefore, more than 70 percent of respondents are looking forward to getting out of their present routine and environment. In total 5000 persons participated in this online survey by FICCI.

Nearly half of Mexicans were planning to travel for leisure as soon as they could, after the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey published in September 2020. Three out of ten respondents said they would be more cautious when deciding to take a recreational trip, due to the risks of contagion, while 16 percent of Mexicans surveyed would only travel for holidays or similar purposes after a vaccine against the virus was developed. A survey about Easter holiday plans in 2020 found out that 91 percent of respondents in Mexico decided to cancel their trips due to COVID-19.

A survey from April 2020 asked Italian individuals about their travel habits after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 34 percent of respondents believed they would take more domestic trips. Similarly, 24 percent of interviewees claimed they would explore the areas closed to where they live. Overall, 16 percent of Italians who took part in the survey thought of taking less trips when the emergency will be over. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

COVID-19 appears to have strongly affected opinions of German commuters, with respondents stating they are less likely to shift away from shared transport and towards private modes of travel. Shared micromobility is the most hard-hit mode of transport. Just under 80 percent of respondents indicated they would use shared micromobility less often post-lockdown, relative to before the pandemic. Travelling by a private bike more often was claimed by 33 percent of respondents, making it the mode of transport to see the largest increase in interest.

Walking slightly gained in importance as a primary mode of transport for personal trips in Nordic capitals after the COVID-19 pandemic as compared to before the pandemic. Helsinki residents are most likely to walk for private trips, with eight percent of the respondents to a June 2022 survey indicating that this was their primary mode of transport.

According to a survey conducted in 2020 among South American tourist service providers, the quality of the tourist infrastructure was considered by 95 percent of respondents to be one of the most important aspects to attract travelers in the post-pandemic years. Commitment towards environmental protection as well as nature and outdoor entertainment would also play a significant role after COVID-19, according to South American survey participants.

In March of 2021, adults in the United States expressed uncertainty toward traveling abroad once the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was under control. Of the respondents surveyed, 17 percent stated that they were not excited at all to travel abroad again.

A November 2022 survey focused on the importance of travel since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in selected regions worldwide. Overall, the United Arab Emirates had the highest share of respondents reporting placing more importance on travel since the pandemic, with nearly 60 percent. India followed closely behind, with 57 percent of respondents, while Hong Kong SAR ranked third.

In May 2020, approximately 34 percent of respondents in the United Kingdom and 38 percent of European respondents, planned to book their next vacation abroad during 2021. The majority of respondents for both regions expected to go on international holiday already during 2020, provided that the travel restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are lifted.

During a March 2021 survey, adults in the United States showed a strong interest in vacationing once the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was under control. However, some generations expressed more excitement than others. Millennial respondents were the most excited to go on vacation, with 65 percent stating that this was the case. Meanwhile, Gen Z respondents were the least excited with only 57 percent expressing excitement.

According to a survey on international travel post COVID-19 conducted by Rakuten Insight in mid-2022, around 85 percent of respondents in Hong Kong who had plans to travel abroad this year said they were going to purchase travel insurance for their post-COVID travels. Meanwhile, six percent knew they did not intend to buy such insurance.

According to a survey on international travel post COVID-19 conducted by Rakuten Insight in mid-2022, around 88 percent of respondents in Taiwan who intended to travel abroad this year said they were going to purchase travel insurance for their post-COVID travels. Meanwhile, six percent knew they did not plan to buy such insurance.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic seriously disrupted the travel industry worldwide. When surveyed in March 2021, global respondents cited that having received a vaccine was the most important factor when deciding whether to go on a vacation, with 38 percent stating that this was the case.

Due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it was estimated that the global travel and tourism market had lost roughly 63 million jobs in 2020. While this scenario improved significantly in 2022, the sector still reported around 39 million fewer jobs worldwide compared to 2019. Overall, the Asia-Pacific region recorded the most significant employment loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with approximately 28 million fewer travel and tourism jobs in 2022 compared to 2019.

The share of residents in Nordic capitals using a bicycle as their main for of transport for personal errands and trips increased between before the COVID-19 pandemic and after the pandemic. Copenhagen is the only outlier within this group, with the use of bicycles remaining steady at 15 percent, the highest share among all four capitals. Copenhagen also recorded the largest increase in e-bike use among these four capitals.