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BU Podcast: What Is the Future of Travel in 2022?

In the aftermath of two years of pandemic disruptions to the hospitality and tourism industries, Makarand Mody, a School of Hospitality Administration associate professor of hospitality marketing, sheds some light on the future of travel in 2022. Mody discusses flexcations, the popularity of AirBNB and VRBO, the return to city tourism, and more.

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Takeaways

  • Makarand Mody says that “pent-up demand is going to lead to a strong year for the [travel] industry.”
  • From 2008 to 2020, the travel and tourism industry experienced a period of immense growth. But the pandemic put some things into perspective, highlighting the need for resiliency in the wake of crises.
  • Many feel comfortable being around others again, so Mody predicts the traditional hospitality industry, such as hotels, will flourish in the coming year, as people seek social connection and grow weary of flexcations.

Boston University School of Hospitality Administration
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Established in 1981 and now celebrating 40 years of Innovating the Business of Hospitality, Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) offers students a combination of rigorous academics, liberal arts curriculum, and international experiences for the pursuit of success in lodging, restaurants, food service, and other avenues of the hospitality industry.