Travel Startups Say Omicron Disruptions Create Opportunities

Americans are taking their vacations, despite the rise in Covid-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant. But they want greater flexibility and are taking more precautions, which is benefiting startups that aim to help people navigate the new realities of pandemic travel.

Executives at startups offering services such as flexible booking, apartment stays and touchless hotel check-in say business is holding up so far.