Our series The Big Bounceback explores how industries are coming back as the world reopens. In this edition, we look at dating apps. As people are allowed to come together for in person dates, many experts are predicting a summer of love.

With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s announcement that fully vaccinated people can go without masks and no longer need to abide by strict social distancing rules, professional sports leagues are gearing up for a major comeback.

As more consumers get vaccinated and states officially reopen, consumers are looking forward to going out shopping. Pandemic trends like spikes in ecommerce and options for curbside pickup will not go away, but more people are expected to visit physical stores where they can browse and try on items.

Demand for Concerts Will Drive Comeback Even as Hybrid Experiences Remain

Restaurants have been hit hard over the last year of pandemic and, for many businesses, take out and delivery were not enough to make up for the loss of in-restaurant diners. As people get vaccinated, they are more likely to go out to eat again and restaurant brands are preparing for what this bounceback will look like.

Welcome to our new series, The Big Bounceback, exploring how industries will return as the world reopens. In this edition, we look at the travel and hospitality industry. Travel was one of the hardest hit categories over the last year of pandemic, and travel marketers are hoping that pent up demand will lead to a rebound.