Planning that much-needed holiday? Here are the top travel predictions for 2021

2020 — The year flight tickets were cancelled, passports gathered dust and globe-trotting luggage festered in storage. This was also the year when virtual travel rose, as people sat on their couches in pyjamas wistfully scrolling through peaks of Dolomites, the caves of Algarve and hot pools of Rotorua, adding destinations to growing bucket lists. No wonder, according to a survey by Booking.com, 94% of Indian travellers indulged in “Search Escapism,” seeking vacation inspiration and comfort through lockdown. The survey also shows that 63% of Indian travellers indicated they are more appreciative of travel and will not take it for granted in the future.