Traveling during a pandemic meant that airlines were able to relax their rules. Many of them, which were postponed due to this pandemic, can now be changed again. Many tourism companies are accepting rescheduling, which is better than losing a customer or having to return amounts that have already been received. 

For travelers who have a trip scheduled for the second half of 2020 and from September onwards, they will have a greater chance of finding a scenario that is normal. However, it is possible to be optimistic and hope for a favorable outcome, with an ever-changing scenario for companies to reschedule or make all their policies more flexible.

Contact your airline if you have already purchased this ticket or package. Try to cancel or change it online, via the website or app or over the phone, without the need for human support, as this way it will be very quick to resolve the situation. The priority at the moment may be for those who have a trip scheduled.

If your ticket has miles, look for this program to rebook or use the redemption for that ticket. Many companies have been more flexible and others are tougher in relation to the alternatives offered to their customers, so that they do not feel harmed either.

The governments of many nations, such as Brazil, the United States, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, China, Australia, Colombia and New Zealand, have already announced many measures that support airlines, through financing lines, which are special and have lower interest rates, avoiding flying with empty planes, to avoid bankruptcy.

Travel trends for the coming months 

There was a huge impact because of the pandemic, with many postponements or rescheduling of trips. However, the passion for traveling is a characteristic of Brazilians, as a large increase is being noticed in searches for national trips and especially for those with beach destinations and even for international trips.

Tourism had an impact that was of fundamental importance on local economies. In the tourism industry, there is a consensus that these trips should begin, with those that are national, with trips that are shorter, with more searches for the Christmas and New Year's Eve travel period.

The flexibility to reschedule a date, in the client's case, ends up being a feature that is highly sought after in this new stage of tourism. However, consumers are clearly concerned about their health and safety, even more so in accommodation and services that must follow health protocols defined by the authorities.

Tourists are in greater demand for destinations that can offer good outdoor experiences. Many travelers are prioritizing direct contact with nature without crowding, due to the limitations imposed by the Coronavirus and isolation. Brazil has several destinations for contact with nature. 

Business experiences and trips are starting to take place, even though the vast majority of travelers still prefer to travel to relax. Executives continue to work online with all their employees. Everyone is creating an experience that is more hybrid, for their colleagues and who are more focused on remote work and which is working very well.

Destinations for travelers in Brazil who have already rescheduled or postponed

With destinations reopened, ecotourism is considered the safest option, after spending months closed due to the pandemic. These types of trips return with small groups, with the mandatory use of masks and constant hand hygiene, in all activities, bringing greater safety to all travelers.

The federal environmental conservation units that were already closed and needed to be rescheduled or postponed, have now reopened, with reduced attendance and respecting minimum spacing, with the aim of reducing the risk of contamination and spread of COVID-19, with a series of sanitary measures.

The destinations for ecotourism in Brazil, which are now reopened, are the Amparados da Serra National Park (RS), the Serra Geral National Park (RS), the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (MA), the Brasília National Park ( DF), Tijuca National Park (RJ), Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park (GO) and Iguaçu National Park (PR).

In Minas Gerais, Ouro Preto, it was also a trip rescheduled or postponed by travelers. It is a delicious destination and ideal for those who like mountains, historic cities and also good cuisine, in a city that has good infrastructure, with beautiful landscapes and many open-air restaurants.

Itacaré, in Bahia, was the target of travelers who had to reschedule or postpone their trip due to the pandemic. Its beaches are wild and surrounded by the Atlantic Forest, making it one of the best destinations in southern Bahia. It is located about 75 km from Ilhéus, with this city being part of the Cocoa Coast, with waterfalls and beaches that are good for those who like to relax.  

In São Miguel dos Milagres, in Alagoas, it was also a destination rescheduled or postponed by tourists during the pandemic and is already welcoming tourists. It is close to Maragogi, located by the sea, also perfect for those who want peace, for a destination that is bucolic, small and very simple. However, the destination is not recommended for those who like partying.

Our last destination that we selected that was closed and that tourists had to reschedule or postpone their trip is Alter do Chão, in Pará. It is a destination that is already welcoming travelers. Everything there is surrounded by the greenery of the Amazon, with fresh water from the Tapajós and Arapiuns rivers. If you had a trip planned to one of these destinations, you can now pack your bags.