Forward Momentum
I’ve found a little secret over the course of my four-plus decades on this planet. It’s not earth-shattering, but when I realized not everyone uses this simple tool, it somewhat perplexed me. It’s called … thinking ahead.
Here’s what I mean:
We all know government restrictions, business decisions and health factors limit what’s happening in the world of international and even domestic travel right now.
However, despite these obstacles, I’m not busy looking at what’s in my way. Rather, I’m already thinking ahead to a time when all travel will be readily accessible again.
We know many of you feel the exact same way — which is why we put a significant amount of time and effort into this year’s Class Act Guide. And if our suspicions are correct, the information inside this issue will be extremely helpful as the world of luxury travel bounces back before we get the opportunity to print another edition like this one next fall.
As you read, you’ll see some of the world’s top airlines take center stage inside our annual first- and business-class survey. We might also pique your curiosity as you discover more than 30 luxurious, global hotel openings scheduled for 2022, not to mention our feature on the rising trend of alternative transportation methods as travelers use a little more creativity and ingenuity to reach their final destination.
I’ve been known to say those of you who read Global Traveler are an audience of doers — not just dreamers. Readers like you truly love to experience premium, luxury travel. It’s in your blood! And although the doors of travel may not be fully open to you at this exact moment, that deeply held, innate desire to move about the world has not left you (or us).
Keep thinking ahead. I promise, our day will come.