On the whole, 93 percent of people surveyed by Flywire believed that the travel industry will survive the pandemic. Sixty-nine percent will travel again when the coronavirus is over, and 74 percent of people are thinking about where to go when they can travel again.
Adventure travelers, in particular, are looking forward to their next trips. They are one-third more likely than non-adventure travelers to say they’ll travel again as soon as possible and, according to the Flywire survey, 46 percent of those who traveled for adventure in the past year said their first trip post-COVID would be adventure-related.
When planning their first trip after travel resumes, adventure travelers are 60 percent more likely than non-adventure travelers to go somewhere exotic and they are approximately two times as likely to go on active trips, including hiking, skiing, rafting, etc.
Adventure travelers also travel more frequently than other travelers. Around 30 percent are more likely than others to have traveled for pleasure 5 or more times last year.
Flywire’s findings reveal, while the travel industry may be down at the moment, it has proven resilient in the past and will show itself to be resilient once again, likely led by those travelers with the most adventurous spirits.
Gallery: Most Popular 2021 Vacation Destinations for Americans According to Google Data (TravelPulse)
Where American Travelers Wants to Go Next
5. Egypt
Egypt is the fifth-most popular 2021 vacation destination among Americans and the most popular 2021 getaway for at least six of the countries Kuoni reviewed. The heritage-rich destination only recently reopened airports and major tourist attractions such as the Great Pyramids of Giza.
4. Ireland
One of the three European countries in Americans’ top five for 2021, Ireland is the trip of a lifetime for many, offering visitors tremendous landmarks and scenic landscapes that they won’t find anywhere else. For those planning a 2021 vacation to the Emerald Isle, CIE Tours is your go-to for the perfect all-inclusive experience.
3. Greece
Like the rest of Europe, Greece remains off-limits to Americans. Still, the Mediterranean destination beloved for its unparalleled history and culture and popular islands is one of the most coveted places on the planet based on search data from U.S. travelers.
2. Italy
Italy was hit hard by the coronavirus crisis but has rebounded to become the second-most sought after destination among U.S. travelers. Even if they have to wait until 2021, there are still numerous reasons why Americans should consider a vacation to Italy, starting with the country’s unquestionable charm.
1. Japan
2020 was poised to be a huge year for tourism in Japan following a record-breaking 2019. Nonetheless, while the COVID-19 pandemic has put the destination on hold for Americans, there’s still much to look forward to beyond Japan’s rich culture, otherwordly food and historic sites and iconic attractions in 2021, including the rescheduled Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
