The travel industry is predicted to experience a gigantic boost in 2021 with the world opening up just in time for summer. Tourism and hospitality took a historic hit due to COVID-19. However, tourism experts across the industry are enthusiastic because mass vaccination and optimism are already influencing hotel and flight sales. Below are some fun facts you may find useful while planning your 2021 adventures.

According to WorldTrips Travel Insurance, the top 5 international travel destinations during the summer months (with effective coverage beginning between June and September 2021) for travelers originating from the U.S. are:

1. Thailand

2. Portugal

3. Turks and Caicos

4. Mexico

5. Costa Rica

Average age of traveler: 39

Average booking window: 74 days (time of insurance purchase until coverage start date)

According to Travel Edge, North America’s largest travel agency:

Air Canada has approved COVID-free flights to Italy. Please note that Canadians are still required to quarantine for 14 days post-flight.

The CDC is quickly approving homeports and test voyages. So far, 22 ships have been approved from 5 US ports.

Hawaii is set to lift all travel restrictions as vaccination rates increase.

Starting June 7th, Spain is re-opening to fully vaccinated tourists.

Delta resumes COVID-free flights from ATL and JFK to Italy.

The U.S Senate has approved sailing in Alaska this Summer.

New York Times found that 75% of respondents were planning to travel for a family reunion in 2021.

The New York Times reports multi-generational family travel is on the rise.

Looking to celebrate Pride Month with someone special? It helps to know which U.S. cities are most welcoming of the LGBTQ community — and maximize your chance of dating success (if you’re single).

LawnStarter took away the guesswork by ranking the 200 biggest U.S. cities on 17 key indicators of LGBTQ lifestyle- and dating-friendliness. 

What makes the best city for LGBTQ singles? A big unhitched population and LGBTQ community, as well as LGBTQ-friendly housing and services are among the most important factors. For a well-rounded perspective, we also looked into each city’s progress toward equality and access to support organizations. Below are the top twelve:

1. San Francisco, CA

2. Washington, DC

3. Boston, MA

4. Minneapolis, MN

5. Portland, OR

6. Seattle, WA

7. Rochester, NY

8. Long Beach, CA

9. Denver, CO

10. New York, NY

11. Los Angeles, CA

12. Chicago, IL

Did you know that you can earn Delta SkyMiles with Lyft rides and AirBnB bookings? Additionally, you can earn American Airline miles with Uber rides? A simple google will show you the way.

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