A new survey based on respondents from the MENA region revealed that 60 per cent of people are planning to travel upon resumption of domestic and international flights.
The countries’ technological innovation, post-COVID-19 plans, their dynamic hospitality offerings along with the significant precautionary measures taken by the GCC national carriers gave reassurance for travellers to travel again, it suggests.
Mamoun Hmedan, managing director, MENA, and India Wego, an online travel site that carried out the survey, said: "The coronavirus has reshaped the travel industry scene in the world. Most countries in the MENA are introducing precautionary measures to curb the outspread of the virus and revive the industry. As a result, we will see an increase in the demand for intra-regional travel in the MENA region.”
Among the respondents, 40 per cent are eager to book a relaxing getaway as soon as restrictions are lifted. The majority of respondents are planning to travel within the next three months.
