Abstract
As countries worldwide are beginning to end their lockdowns due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, travel and tourism are again becoming possible. However, pre-pandemic travel practices are not likely to resume for some time, at least until a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available. The current time is a crucial one that requires us to reconsider our strategies to protect health and prevent travel-related diseases. This article therefore addresses various considerations for the resumption of tourist activities and the near future of travel, such as pre-travel medical counseling, personal hygiene, luggage handling, food safety, and measures to ensure safety on airplanes and in hotels. These considerations may aid in delineating a way forward for the travel industry and for travelers alike. Author believes that this article is especially timely and of interest not only for travel medicine specialists but all participants in the field of travel business.
Highlights
The nightmare of lockdown is slowly coming to an end: borders are reopening, travel agencies are offering trips again, hotel rooms can be reserved, restaurants can reopen, and attractions can be visited again
The tourism industry and the countries relying on tourism may be saved
The Great Plague of 1935, which killed half the population of Europe at the time, took 8 years to travel from Asia to Western Europe, whereas the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic traveled across the world in less than 24 hours
Summary
The nightmare of lockdown is slowly coming to an end: borders are reopening, travel agencies are offering trips again, hotel rooms can be reserved, restaurants can reopen, and attractions can be visited again. People are likely to feel a renewed desire for adventure travel, exploring nature and enjoying the most popular way to spend leisure time: traveling. The Great Plague of 1935, which killed half the population of Europe at the time, took 8 years to travel from Asia to Western Europe, whereas the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic traveled across the world in less than 24 hours.
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