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traVeL during the

pandemiC What to eXpeCt

The COVID-19 outbreak has had detrimental effects Expect Travel Fashion to be Changed
on many industries worldwide, with one of the most
affected industries being the Travel and Tourist industry. Travel gear will now include face masks, gloves, hand
Several hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions have sanitizer, and even medical protective suits. Disinfecting
gone bankrupt, and an estimated 100 million people of public surfaces such as plane seats, public toilets,
worldwide are out of work. Countries are slowly easing and counters by both employees and consumers more
up their travel restrictions with cities like Dubai opening frequently will become the new normal.
up for tourists and Malta now being open to U.S. What Does the Increase in Domestic Travel
citizens. However, there are still a lot of U.S. states still Mean?
enforcing strict guidelines on traveling abroad and even International travel may decrease, but this opens more
amongst other U.S. states. doors to domestic travel. Road trips may be the most
preferred way to travel this winter. Although the virus
So, what to expect in international travel is affecting a lot of enterprises, black-owned businesses
after the pandemic? have been hit the hardest. According to a report by

the National Bureau of Economic Research, 41 percent
Despite the uncertainty, experts have predicted a few things of black-owned businesses have been shuttered by
that might change when it comes to international travel: COVID-19 than 17 percent of white-owned businesses.

Expect International Travel Price Hikes According to Hospitality Strategist at The Vonne Group,
Davonne Reaves, less than two percent of hotels across
There were lots of jobs lost during the pandemic, several the country are black-owned. Supporting black-owned
businesses closed, and airlines lost millions of dollars businesses is a way to help the small number of Black
from not operating. Travel and tourism went from high entrepreneurs stay in the hospitality industry and thus
activity to a near standstill. Because of this, international creating diversity. Below are five black-owned hotels

travel in the future may become very expensive. In and attractions to add to your list of destinations.
addition, wary travelers may still be a bit too skeptical
about committing to making travel plans to soon. Fewer 1. Hubbard Mansion Bed & Breakfast - New Orleans
travelers may mean higher prices. The elegant Greek revival Bed & Breakfast was built by
Don and the late Rose Hubbard. Be sure to enjoy their
Expect Less Public Travel southern hospitality when visiting New Orleans.
2. La Maison Michelle - Barbados
Until a worldwide coronavirus vaccine is found, travelers The hilltop luxury five-star boutique hotel is owned by
may prefer traveling privately and locally rather than husband and wife, Guy, and Michelle Jenkins.
mingling with crowds in planes or busses. According to 3. Eclipse at Half Moon - Jamaica
Rolf Potts, the author of bestselling travel-philosophy The beachfront resort by the Caribbean Sea is owned by
primer Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Salamander.
Long-Term World Travel, a spike in domestic travel and 4. Akwaaba Mansion - Brooklyn, NY
road trips is expected. Furthermore, instead of booking Located in Stuyvesant Heights inside an 1860s landmark
into hotels, travelers may prefer home rentals instead. mansion, the B&B is owned by husband and wife, Glen
Pogue and Monique Greenwood.
Expect a Lot of Health and Safety Measures 5. Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum - Honolulu
The Obama Hawaiian Africana Museum was established
Hotels and public transporters are already putting in to preserve, embrace, and promote African ancestry,
place guidelines and restrictions to lower travelers’ risk while also honoring former President Obama.
of contracting and spreading the virus to help visitors
feel safer and more comfortable.