Lockdown has left people desperate to escape and get away for a holiday, but many lack the confidence to take the plunge and book something. Stay Small, Stay Safe’s campaign is stressing their pandemic protection processes to win guest trust and keep them safe.

News of the vaccine has given people a sense of hope and a vision of a brighter – and safer – future. Riding this wave of optimism, Virgin Australia is giving away millions of free Velocity points for a limited time with the aim of enticing people to start thinking about travel.

How has the pandemic changed what we do in cities? Will booking a holiday ever be stress-free? Has restaurant dining changed forever? In this part of the 2021 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how people are socialising at a distance and finding fun in safe experiences.

Etihad Airways is giving out complimentary snood-style masks to its first and business class passengers. As people look for safe solutions to travel amid COVID-19 fears, consumers will respond well to initiatives that cater to pandemic worries while removing some of the discomfort of new rules.