Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller
Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

The future of travel

Delta flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flies nearly empty
A Delta flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flies nearly empty to John F. Kennedy International Airport on March 15, 2020, near New York City.
John Moore | Getty Images file

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

No matter which sector you consider, the coronavirus pandemic has gutted the travel industry. Airports are ghost towns, cruise ships sit in dock. Hotel occupancy rates in the United States hover around 25 percent.

And that translates into jobs lost. According to data from the U.S. Travel Association, more than half of the travel-related jobs in our country have disappeared since the pandemic began.

But still – wanderlust beckons. In one recent survey, one-third of Americans said they hope to travel within three months of travel restrictions being lifted.

What about you? Will you travel as soon as you can? How does your summer vacation look different this year? On Wednesday, we explored how travel will change during and after the pandemic.

Guests:

To listen to the full conversation you can use the audio player above.

Subscribe to the MPR News with Kerri Miller podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts , Spotify or RSS.