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.

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has relaunched its online platform to make planning a trip more intuitive. With leisure travel severely impacted by COVID-19, travel brands are keeping people intrigued and excited with immersive planning experiences.

The global tourism industry was brought to its knees as COVID-19 restrictions saw jet-setters cancel flights en masse. As the world emerges from lockdown, it’s hoped that HNWIs will play a key role in reviving the sector – but how has the pandemic changed their vacation preferences?

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.