SYDNEY, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The impact
COVID-19 has had on our lives has made the past year one of the
hardest. New research from Booking.com reveals our appetite to
explore the world remains undiminished.
The research by Booking.com uncovers what Aussie travellers feel
most hopeful about, where travel lies in their priorities and what
support they believe the travel industry needs to get back on its
feet.
Travel wins in post pandemic priorities
Despite feeling mostly optimistic, Australian travellers
acknowledge that not being able to travel in 2020 like they did
previously has had a significant effect on their well-being, with
47% reporting a negative impact on their mental health.
When asked which they'd rather experience this year, travel tops
other priorities with almost three quarters (72%) of Aussies
preferring to go on a holiday than to find true love
or success at work, preferring to go on holiday than get
promoted.
Travellers' optimism returns as vaccines fuel hope
Despite knowing the pandemic finish line hasn't been reached
just yet, two thirds of Australian travellers (67%) feel more
hopeful about traveling in 2021 due to the unwavering commitment of
the scientific and medical communities and the roll-out of COVID-19
vaccines.
Travellers willing to put in the effort for a common
goal
To help travellers prepare for overseas travel again safely,
Aussies are willing to roll up their sleeves, with two-thirds (67%)
of travellers willing to accept only being able to travel if they
could prove they have been vaccinated. Meanwhile 69% would accept
having to wear a face mask when traveling, with 64% going as far as
supporting a 'no mask no travel' ban (unless exempt).
Luke Wilson, Area Manager
Australia at Booking.com, says the opening of the
trans-Tasman bubble is evidence of the collective positive attitude
Aussies displayed in uniting against COVID-19 and is a promising
first step to resuming international travel.
"With the opening of the trans-Tasman bubble, Booking.com
remains ever more optimistic that at some point in the
not-so-distant future, everyone may once again be able to travel
and experience the world together.
It's our mission to make it easier for everyone to experience
the world, when the time is right to discover the places, cultures
and experiences we've all been dreaming of, we will make sure you
can find them on Booking.com."
CONTACT DETAILS
For further information, contact the Booking.com
Australia Press Office team; bookingau@redhavas.com
METHODOLOGY
*Research commissioned by Booking.com and conducted among a
sample of adults who are planning to travel in the next 12 months.
In total 28,042 respondents across 28 countries and territories
were polled (including 1003 from Argentina, 1002 from Australia, 1000 from Brazil, 1001 from Canada, 1000 from China, 1002 from Colombia, 1001 from Croatia, 1003 from Denmark, 1002 from
France, 1005 from Germany, 1004 from Hong Kong, 1000 from India, 1002 from Israel, 1000 from Italy, 1000 from Japan, 1002 from Mexico, 1000 from Netherlands, 1000 from New Zealand, 1003 from Russia, 1000 from Singapore, 1003 from South Korea, 1005 from Spain, 1001 from Sweden, 1000 from Taiwan, 1003 from Thailand, 1000 from UK, 1000 from USA and 1000 from Vietnam). Respondents completed an online
survey in January 2021.
**Research commissioned by Booking.com and conducted among a
sample of Booking.com accommodation partners. In total 3,491
respondents across 20 countries and territories were polled
(including 86 in Australia, 85 in
Austria, 177 in Brazil, 12 in China, 212 in Croatia, 395 in France, 296 in Germany, 136 in Greece, 109 in India, 69 in Indonesia, 492 in Italy, 79 in Japan, 55 in Mexico, 120 in Poland, 96 in Portugal, 197 in Russia, 353 in Spain, 65 in Thailand, 218 in UK and 241 in US).
Respondents completed an online survey in February 2021.
About Booking.com:
Part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), Booking.com's
mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
By investing in the technology that helps take the friction out of
travel, Booking.com seamlessly connects millions of travellers with
memorable experiences, a range of transportation options and
incredible places to stay - from homes to hotels and much more. As
one of the world's largest travel marketplaces for both established
brands and entrepreneurs of all sizes, Booking.com enables
properties all over the world to reach a global audience and grow
their businesses. Booking.com is available in 44 languages and
offers more than 28 million total reported accommodation listings,
including more than 6.4 million listings of homes, apartments and
other unique places to stay. No matter where you want to go or what
you want to do, Booking.com makes it easy and backs it all up with
24/7 customer support.
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