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COVID-19 Changing Travel Trends: Road Trips, Ski Towns, Renting A House Among Top Choices In 2021
A new survey commissioned by Airbnb identified three major travel trends expected to continue in 2021.
By Anica Padilla
October 15, 2020
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DENVER (CBS4) — There is no doubt that COVID-19 had a huge impact on travel so far in 2020, and a new survey commissioned by Airbnb identified three major trends expected to continue in 2021. Driving to Breckenridge and renting a house with family or friends would combine most of them.
“In 2021, travel will continue to be less about tourism and more about living, working and connecting safely away from home,” Airbnb officials said.
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The major trends include:
- With more people working from home and many students still doing remote learning, people are expected to do more traveling outside of traditional vacation seasons;
- Concerns about safety and cleanliness are driving a preference for private homes over hotels;
- International travel is expected to be less popular, with more people wanting to stay closer to home and use vacations to reconnect with friends and family.
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