The pandemic’s impact on travel wasn’t one that can be defined by numbers. Being cooped up indoors for an extended period changed not just how much we travelled, but also how we travel. From a surge in domestic travel, to an increased focus on wellness, we saw many pandemic travel trends mature over the past couple of years.

Eventually, amidst the relaxation of restrictions, international tourism recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2022. Several popular hotspots in Europe and Southeast Asia were flooded with incoming tourists who indulged in what has been termed as the ‘summer of revenge travel.’ As travel optimism reaches its peak, the question begs, what comes after revenge? We spoke to industry experts to delve into what’s next for travel in 2023.