Businesses That Could See A Spike This Summer – A little over a year into the coronavirus pandemic and it feels like a decade. Numbers around the country are showing some signs of improving as new vaccines are available and people of younger ages are becoming eligible to receive them. There is optimism that we could experience a more normal way of life as early as this summer which would benefit certain businesses specifically, especially if people are able to travel safely and without fear of the virus.
Businesses That Could See A Spike
Travel
The first industry that is sure to see a boost would be travel which includes flights, trains, buses and even rental cars. People are going to want to get out and travel as soon as they can and while precautions will still need to be taken, a combination of a better understanding of preventative measures as well as the vaccine will give them the confidence they need to take that long-needed trip. Expect to see airlines generate a spike in business, especially over weekends.
Entertainment
Movie theaters and theme parks have been holding on with the hopes that a break in the pandemic or it’s end will allow for a resurgence in customers. This summer could be time a big surge for movie theaters who practice social distancing as people are going to want to get back to those big comfy chairs and watch blockbuster movies that have not been released because of the pandemic.
Utilizing the combination of theater release and release on digital platforms for streaming, movie studios are not waiting for fans to return to theaters in order to get their big movies out to the public. This will motivate theaters to take extra precautions to ensure safety so that people return as soon as possible.
Restaurants
While many restaurants are able to stay afloat, there’s hope that they can find some renewed help and business over the summer, a traditionally slow period for many areas around the country. Florida is a great example of this as summer isn’t always busy for restaurants but if people are more comfortable going out for meals it could help these businesses see a spike during a time they are used to seeing a dip.
If your business is in these fields you need to start game planning for ways to reach consumers and invite them back. Do not expect people to just remember you exist and visit you. You must get aggressive and invite them back if you want to see a major rebound this summer that will hopefully last throughout the fall.