Survey Finds Shocking % of Vacationers Are Already Vaccinated and Planning To Take Their Subsequent Trip in 2021

• 85 percent said they had already been vaccinated or planned to be vaccinated if necessary.
• Every third person has already booked their next vacation.
• 62 percent plan to take their next vacation in 2021.
• Forty-four percent said “exploring new places” is what they miss most about traveling.
• 62 percent said if a country requires visitors to be vaccinated in order to enter, they are more likely to visit.

When asked about plans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a surprising 44 percent of travelers said they had already been vaccinated, while 41 percent said they would get vaccinated if needed. Only eight percent stated that they had not planned a vaccination, another eight percent stated that they had not yet made a decision.

“These data are interesting as they suggest that travel is an important factor in motivating many people, especially seniors, who are most at risk of serious illness or hospitalization from COVID-19, to get vaccinated,” he said John Lovell, President of the Travel Leaders Group. “Compare this tour group with an already vaccinated rate of 44 percent to the general population, where only one in seven has already been vaccinated.”

According to the New York Times, on February 26, 202115.1 percent had received one shot of the vaccine, while only 7.5 percent received both shots.

In terms of willingness to travel, the Travel Leaders Network survey found that 32 percent of customers have already booked their next vacation and 24 percent are planning their next vacation. 41 percent also dream of traveling again. Those who have already been vaccinated are 20 percent more likely to have already booked their vacation, indicating that vaccination gives them confidence to travel again and they itch to do so soon.

In terms of timing, 34 percent plan to vacation this spring and summer, another 23 percent plan to travel this fall, and five percent plan year-end trips for travel. In other words, three quarters will travel in 2021.

From the point of view of destination restrictions, a majority (62 percent) of respondents said that visitors who had to be vaccinated to enter the country would visit much more often (36 percent) or slightly more likely (26 percent). For those who have already been vaccinated, 66 percent would be much more likely (41 percent) or slightly more likely (25 percent) to visit.

When it comes to what people miss about traveling, 44 percent said “exploring new places” and 25 percent said “away from it all”. Only about one in ten (12 percent) said that they missed “going back to places I love”. It is clear that the vacations they are thinking of are likely to be unique bucket list type adventures.

“As the vaccine rollout continues, more Americans are planning and booking their vacations for this year,” he said Roger E. Block, President of the Travel Leaders Network. “Our travel advisors tell us that many of their clients are ready to travel, but they still have concerns about minimizing risk and complying with COVID-19 safety protocols. We believe our ‘Book with Confidence’ program will benefit these advisors helps their clients make easy decisions about where, when and how to travel. “

Developed exclusively by the Travel Leaders Network for its members, Book with Confidence is a comprehensive program for travel advisors to keep them updated on the latest, detailed health and safety protocols and to provide their customers with relevant information. Travel Consultants have access to a dynamic library of resources that they can share with customers who have concerns about certain aspects of travel today.

“At times like these, the value of booking with a travel agent is becoming clearer,” continued Block. “Booking with a travel agent is the best possible strategy for navigating the new world of travel.”

The Travel Leaders Network advisors do not make recommendations as to whether it is safe to travel to any destination. Ultimately, it is the traveler who has to make this decision, ideally in an informed manner and taking into account their individual risk tolerance.

Via Travel Leaders Network
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