Critic
The Pandemic’s Toll on Tourism Has Yielded a Few Silver Linings
When travel comes back, it may not be bigger, but it will be better.
Illustration: Klaus Kremmerz
My advice for traveling during the coronavirus pandemic has remained constant and simple since March: Don’t. That may sound odd coming from a travel editor whose job is to always find a way to get out and explore the world—and stranger still considering the extreme duress that border closures and social distancing have placed on the hospitality industry’s shoulders. They need visitors as much as we need a break.
But those who run hotels and guide excursions will hurt much more in the long run if we don’t heed the call of the moment by staying home just a bit longer.