Today’s show features Catharine Hamm, a leading voice in travel and media. She is the former Travel editor for the Los Angeles Times and became a special contributor in June 2020. Hamm has twice received individual Lowell Thomas Awards, and the Travel section was recognized seven times during her tenure as editor. She currently mostly writes about travel consumer news.

We discuss what the travel industry will look like in the U.S. and abroad in 2021, from destination entry requirements to airline safety regulations, the recovery of the travel industry, and tips for safely satisfying your travel itch over the coming months.

Hamm’s articles referenced in the episode:

1. https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2021-01-08/will-you-need-covid-19-vaccine-fly-2021

2. https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2020-12-22/should-the-covid-19-vaccine-figure-into-the-future-of-flying

A Guide to the New Covid-19 Testing Rules for Travel to the U.S.: 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-new-covid-19-testing-rules-for-travel-to-the-u-s-what-they-mean-for-you-11610566341

CDC’s Travel Recommendations and Safety Tips:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html