Poll results: Quarantine will hit tourism

Last week, Tourism Update asked readers if they thought quarantine would negatively affect tourism numbers.

Almost all respondents said it would have a negative impact. See the full results below:

Yes, travellers have a limited time to travel and won’t want to spend more of it in quarantine.

92%

Perhaps, depending on the source market.

4%

No, travellers will be encouraged by the health and safety regulations.

4%

This week, we would like to hear readers’ opinions on the future of travel trade shows. Interact with our poll on the right hand side of the news feed or tell us what you think in the comments.

With World Travel Market London (November 9-11) and IBTM Barcelona (December 1-3) going virtual this year, do you believe physical attendance at global travel trade shows is a thing of the past?

Yes – it’s no longer worth the expense and the travelling

Maybe – some shows could be held virtually but the big ones are still worth it

No – it’s key for relationships, networking and showcasing new products