From hand sanitisers in our pockets to wearing masks all the way throughout the constant and sudden lockdowns, Covid-19 has genuinely transformed the way we travel. Over the last two years, travelling came to a standstill with closed borders and continuous cancellation of flights. However, the start of 2022 has brought a wave of new hope and optimism. No, we are not talking about the complete eradication of Covid-19. Instead, this has now become a “new normal”.

Today, as people begin to emerge from restrictions and lockdowns in their respective countries, they are starting to dream again of all their favourite places they wish to visit. We have compiled the CEO Destinations World Travel 100 which is a recommendation of the places and companies we expect to be a traveller’s dream in 2022! This list features new young dynamic companies within the travel sector along with some of the older most top-rated companies, who have been catering to tourists for many years. From kids’ favourite Disneyland in Paris and the scenic Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean to the iconic luxury hotel ‘Fontainebleau Miami Beach’, the list covers various destinations across the world. Recently, Islamabad Marriott Hotel has become a go-to accommodation place for tourists as Pakistan has started to become a safe spot for travelling with a plethora of things to offer!

Some noteworthy hotels in this list include ‘Six Sense Ninh Van Bay’ – a beautiful property overlooking a beach in Vietnam, an all-inclusive hotel “Moon Palace The Grand” an adults’ favourite in Cancun, and ‘Waldorf Astoria Chengdu Hotel’ in China. Zurich Airport has also been seeing an influx of tourists since the restrictions have started to ease, making it a hotspot for those wanting to visit the natural paradise ‘Switzerland’.

So what does the future hold for the travelling industry? By now, we have seen either recovery or stabilisation of travelling activities in many parts of the world since the start of the year, but there are still significant challenges, covid-19 is not entirely eradicated, and with new variants coming in, people are still at risk of catching the virus, vaccinated or not. Hence, the need is to still be extra careful to avoid any infection.

Some of the tips that would help include:

  • Follow the health guidelines of the country you are travelling
  • Try to travel in familiar groups, such as with good friends or family members.
  • Carry all the necessary items with you to keep you away from germs, such as masks and sanitiser.

An extensive range of protocols can now be seen as a way to cover the new normal in airports, hotels, shops, and even restaurants across the world. Sanitisation, cleaning booths, protective gear such as masks, thermal scanners, and reduced touchpoints; all will shape our travelling experience from now on for an indefinite period of time. On the other hand, businesses are exploring new techniques both to bring in customers and to facilitate and promote safe travelling. Even with the vaccination being provided in large measure, these changes are not going to go away anytime soon.

Therefore, we as travellers learn to live with this new normal and begin to plan our next vacation. Why not start with one of the CEO Destinations World Travel 100? Let’s start exploring as we bring our lives back on track. Have a nice trip!