Roatan Travel Predictions Post COVID-19

There’s no doubt that these are dire days for the travel industry. Both for the companies that

provide the necessary transport, accommodation and hospitality, but also for the vacationers

and travel aficionados that have made the industry the behemoth that it’s become. But

eventually things will return to something that approximates normal again. No doubt there will

be differences, but people’s need to explore different parts of the world is a genie that has long

left its bottle - deadly virus notwithstanding. To help try and make some sense of it, here are

some Roatan Travel predictions post COVID-19.

Cruise Ships

There’s no doubt cruise ships play a huge role in Roatan’s economy. But there’s also no doubt

that it won’t be business as usual for some time. Even though some cruise lines are already

announcing sailing plans, lowered consumer confidence in cruises will undoubtedly reduce the

overall numbers.

Hotels

Hotels are another facet of the travel industry that will have to work out some very concerning

wrinkles before they’re able to return to previous capacities. Social distancing in buildings that

rely on elevators, narrow hallways and communal spaces will need radical changes in either

their physical spaces or in overall capacity.

Private Vacation Rentals

Although not a solution to all the problems the travel industry is currently facing, private vacation

rentals may provide the early pathway to restoring consumer confidence in island getaways. By

providing fully amenitized, yet secluded spaces, private vacation rentals, by their very nature,

offer self isolating facilities with a luxurious twist. For the first wave of holidaymakers to come

out of lockdown, vacation homes are very likely to be the preferred form of accommodation.