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45% of people will book a holiday only if they can cancel for free
Corona events have made consumers more meticulous in booking a vacation.
An international study of the booking site "Booking" shows that almost half of the bookers are looking for a cancellation option next to the booking, and 32% of them will book a trip only if they are given flexibility in changing the dates
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The tourism industry is one of the first industries to suffer from the Corona virus, and is likely to be among the last to recover and return to normal.
Many are concerned with the negative effects of the crisis on the industry, but if you stop for a moment and look at things, you can also identify a number of positive trends that have developed in the wake of the crisis.
Things that we did not feel in the past, or did not receive proper attention in the routine of our lives, suddenly turn out to be things that we may also want to adopt and implement in the days after the crisis.
Experts from the booking company Booking present a number of positive trends that are already in the field these days, which could shed some positive light on the recent events in the industry.
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Support for tourism and local industry
There is no doubt that the lack of regular flights has significantly hurt the tourism industries in many countries, yet the desire of human beings to travel has not disappeared but simply changed direction.
Those who are used to traveling only abroad are suddenly exposed to the local tourism closest to their home and understand that it definitely has something to offer. Meanwhile, solidarity is at its peak and alongside the enjoyable vacation packages that can be realized within Israel, many also recognize the importance of helping the local tourism industry and industry. This trend is also supported by Booking's global sustainability study, which shows that 68% of travelers around the world want the money they spend on their resort to reach or eventually return to the local tourism community in particular, and to the local industry in general. .
About 40,000 hikers visited the nature sites this past weekend
Sustainable tourism
One of the positive lessons that the plague has taught us, is understanding the impact that our actions may have on the environment.
This is reflected in the fact that sustainable travel has become a top priority for travelers than ever before.
This phenomenon began to grow even before the outbreak of the virus, when another study conducted by Booking showed that there was a marked change among global travelers, who indicated a higher awareness of the environmental impact they can produce on the destinations they travel to - more than eight out of ten (82%) travelers Around the world, they noted that having sustainable trips is an important issue for them, while nearly six out of ten (58%) travelers around the world said they were more determined to make sustainable choices during further trips they make in the future.
In addition, many of the respondents indicated that they would also be interested in considering the use of less polluting alternative means of transport in order to reach their destination.
82% of travelers around the world indicated that sustainable trips are important to them (Photo: ShutterStock)
Appreciation of local natural treasures
The periods of closure and isolation imposed on millions in Israel, illustrated to many the strong need and importance of leaving home for vacations, trips, meetings with friends and even for office work as on weekdays.
With the easing of the closure restrictions many were quick to rediscover nature sites, beaches and other open spaces where one can feel a little safer in the open air.
For many years Israelis, and tourists in general in the rest of the world, flew from one country to another to soak up more culture and envision another famous site, but some of us sometimes forgot along the way what natural treasures are inherent in our private country.
This trend is certainly important and welcome, and in the future, alongside exploring new cultures and countries, when the situation allows us to do so again, it is likely that travelers will not miss a visit to local tourist sites, having learned to appreciate its value during the Corona crisis.
Absorb a different culture abroad? We have in Israel. Celebrations of the Circassian community in Rihaniya (Photo: Reuven Castro)
Less density
The Ministry of Health's purple character guidelines defined rules of social distance, which spawned VIP tourist routes for us, with less congestion of visitors to hotels, recreation sites, nature reserves and national parks.
It may feel strange to those who are used to walking and visiting crowded places, but definitely more fun with less crowds and long queues at the various sites.
This period is an ideal time to go for a walk and feel like the site has been opened especially for you.
Choose more in nature.
Hikers in Nahal Amud last weekend (Photo: Gadu Shenan, Nature and Parks Authority)
spontaneity
Local tourist options have made going on holiday much simpler, and especially more spontaneous.
Many Israelis find themselves marking a B&B or hotel, and simply book with a few clicks on the website the vacation in the 90th minute for the coming weekend. Add to that the feeling of deprivation from vacations abroad, and the desire to take advantage of any free time as long as the instructions allow. A flexible population that lives on the edge - and enjoys it.
Decide and order from today to tomorrow (Photo: ShutterStock)
Convenience and flexibility in the ordering stages
Recent events have made us, the consumers, more meticulous when it comes to booking a vacation. During the booking we search the website for information about the accommodation services, while of course we are based on the opinions and ratings of other guests. Equally important and in any case, we are also more looking for the option to book our vacation on flexible terms. Another recent international booking study found that almost half of travelers (45%) would book a trip only if given a free cancellation option, and 32% of respondents indicated that they would book a trip only if given flexibility in changing dates at no extra cost. Along with the noticeable change among consumers, it is evident that this is already being reflected among the accommodation establishments, which are offering more and more transparency and flexible policies to their customers - a trend that is likely to gain momentum over time.
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