Children watch the sun set as they inspect tide pools during low tide in Solana Beach, California, US. [Reuters]Travelers are hitting the road again and taking vacations even as the coronavirus pandemic shows no signs of abating in many countries, a survey on Tuesday showed. However, travelers want to stay close to home, preferring to drive, and to avoid international trips. SEE ALSO: US tops 3 million known infections as coronavirus surges“One thing that’s refreshing is that consumers want to travel,” he told Reuters. In addition, 70% of hotels already are or are planning to adopt contactless technology for check-in, food ordering and concierge services, according to the survey.

Source: Standard Digital July 08, 2020 08:01 UTC