Borders are slowly opening and the tourism industry is finding new ways to navigate travel. With travelers beginning to trust airline travel or even turning to road trips to get away for a while, many have discovered very quickly how different the "new normal" can be. From temperature checks to negative testing for approval, many requirements are now being asked of potential travelers, and for good reasons.

Many experts have said that nothing is black and white and during an expert Q&A from BuzzFeed, they've even gone as far as saying nothing is guaranteed safe right now. However, tourism is doing its best to perform a successful rebound in the hopes that the safety measures in place will be enough to control the spread while encouraging smarter travel. Here's what's expected to change in the near future.

Mandatory Quarantines, Masks, Sanitizer, And Temperature Checks

It's been said enough times but many might still be surprised when they walk into the airport: Temperature checks are slowly becoming a routine of airlines worldwide. A fever is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19 and anyone who has one will not be permitted to travel, even if the fever is due to another condition. In addition to this, sanitizer stations will continue being set up around airports and places of high-traffic travel, including bus stations. Passengers are encouraged to use these frequently and regularly, especially in high-contact areas.

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Mandatory quarantining is still something travelers are getting used to and has thrown quite a curveball to those who had already booked vacations. The longest quarantine is 14 days, with some countries implementing as little as a week of isolation. Either way, quarantining is likely to continue being part of a travel regimen.

Older Generation Vs. Younger Generation Travel

When it comes to the generational gaps in traveling, for the foreseeable future, it will likely be limited to a younger age range. Experts predict that this will happen naturally as those who are older and more at-risk will opt to not take the chance when traveling. Rather, those who are in an at-risk group will likely postpone future plans or resort to local travel or road trips, where the risk is somewhat mitigated with proper protocol.

Younger generations are more likely to take advantage of travel deals as well as finding the time to commit to quarantining as well as following proper safety guidelines.

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It's predicted that with so much time having been spent at home, hobby-related travel will once again become popular. People will begin choosing vacations and taking day trips based on the things that interest them, such as historically-based trips or special interests such as photography, hiking, or camping.

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Speaking of which, nature tourism is already booming with more and more people turning to campsites to provide a much-needed getaway. The interest in RVs and socially-distant road trips have also been increasing, with more people seeking ways to explore that don't include crowds, public transportation, or flights.

Local Trips Over International Vacations

Overall, it's expected that travel to other countries will continue to be on the decline. People are exploring their local surroundings a bit more in-depth and are also interested in experiencing neighboring states, putting long-distance trips on the back burner for the time being. When the international travel industry will see a pickup in business is still to be determined, as the quarantine restrictions from each country also add complications to a potential vacation. Rather, local road trips, day trips, and weekend trips are likely to be the norm for some time to come.

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