International Travel Shows Faint Signs of Life

By Ugur Altundal and Omer Zarpli. Published in Global Mobility Report 2021/Q3. 

Although halfway through 2021 most countries maintain relatively open borders, except to visitors from high-risk countries, the situation remains extremely volatile. In tandem with the easing of border restrictions by some countries, the number of international travelers is increasing, albeit painfully slowly. The regions that have been able to receive travelers from the USA are showing the most positive signs in terms of tourism recovery, but global mobility remains largely inhibited.