Dodger
August 7th, 2020, 11:57
With the understanding that the end of the Covid-19 pandemic is not in sight, there are some things that may impact our futures that are starting to become clearer:
Jet Setters will probably never have the freedom or flexibility to travel like they have in the past.
Airline fleets will undoubtedly shrink in size, catering more to business travelers, special services (including diplomatic and educational) versus pleasure travelers.
Migrant workers will routinely be faced with organizational quarantine mandates (most countries), regardless of their country or origin.
Businesses will increase the use of current technology to conduct on-site meetings versus off-site meetings where air travel is required.
The creation of advanced technologies (apps) which allow more people to perform work from their homes will grow exponentially.
Global supply-chains will see a reverse trend – with more reliance on domestic products and services, and less reliance on foreign sources.
Pandemic controls such as airport screening, vaccine verification, quarantine restrictions, face masks, social-distancing, etc., will become standard operating procedures (most countries)
Governments will start creating cross-functional Pandemic Emergency Response Teams, which, up until now, have been non-existent.
Home virus detection testers will be mass-produced, and become commonplace in most households.
Domestic tourism will increase in scope and popularity (post pandemic periods).
Elderly people, especially those with preexisting medical conditions, will be exposing themselves much less to open public environments.
Sport and Entertainment Venues which draw massive crowds will become less popular over time as the risk becomes more apparent to the general public.
Architects and Builders will be creating more designs focusing on social-distancing, improved ventilation, safety, ergonomics, etc.
Schools will continue offering more at-home educational programs and support systems.
Financial projections in the International Tourist Industry will shrink considerably based on reality – versus - attempts to resuscitate an industry that has little hope of recovering.
Home delivery businesses will continue to boom.
And, last but not least… people will start farting to cover up a cough – versus – coughing to cover up a fart.
Jet Setters will probably never have the freedom or flexibility to travel like they have in the past.
Airline fleets will undoubtedly shrink in size, catering more to business travelers, special services (including diplomatic and educational) versus pleasure travelers.
Migrant workers will routinely be faced with organizational quarantine mandates (most countries), regardless of their country or origin.
Businesses will increase the use of current technology to conduct on-site meetings versus off-site meetings where air travel is required.
The creation of advanced technologies (apps) which allow more people to perform work from their homes will grow exponentially.
Global supply-chains will see a reverse trend – with more reliance on domestic products and services, and less reliance on foreign sources.
Pandemic controls such as airport screening, vaccine verification, quarantine restrictions, face masks, social-distancing, etc., will become standard operating procedures (most countries)
Governments will start creating cross-functional Pandemic Emergency Response Teams, which, up until now, have been non-existent.
Home virus detection testers will be mass-produced, and become commonplace in most households.
Domestic tourism will increase in scope and popularity (post pandemic periods).
Elderly people, especially those with preexisting medical conditions, will be exposing themselves much less to open public environments.
Sport and Entertainment Venues which draw massive crowds will become less popular over time as the risk becomes more apparent to the general public.
Architects and Builders will be creating more designs focusing on social-distancing, improved ventilation, safety, ergonomics, etc.
Schools will continue offering more at-home educational programs and support systems.
Financial projections in the International Tourist Industry will shrink considerably based on reality – versus - attempts to resuscitate an industry that has little hope of recovering.
Home delivery businesses will continue to boom.
And, last but not least… people will start farting to cover up a cough – versus – coughing to cover up a fart.