There were still opportunities to travel too, however, with overseas travel assignments still falling under the umbrella of essential travel during last summer’s restrictions easings. And while some travel writing professionals opted to report overseas during the pandemic, I decided to down tools at home and focus on the staycation market. Trends aheadPuffins at the SalteesAs much as I love the Old Sod, however, I know I’ll soon be faced with the prospect of overseas travel and I’m toying with how to address it. What’s really emerging this past year is that the covid pandemic is accelerating rather than creating many travel trends. Some travel writers have vowed to stop flying altogether (a honourable, but tall order); others have opted for a shorter, year-long hiatus.

Source: Irish Examiner August 07, 2021 05:00 UTC