The world has changed a lot in the last 12 months, not least of which has been our ability (or lack thereof) to explore it thanks to international border closures resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, if there’s anything this past year has taught us it’s been our incredible ability to adapt to new and unprecedented changes to our very way of life. While the pandemic has had an impact on almost every aspect of our lives, there’s no denying it has hit the travel and tourism industry the hardest.
So as tourism bodies clamber to incentivise you to book a trip, many would-be travellers are left wondering if now really is the right time to travel. Although there are some concerns regarding travel at this time, there is also plenty in favour of taking a trip. We weigh up the pros and cons of taking a holiday in the new COVID normal to help you decide if it is worth travelling right now.