New York (CNN Business) Vacation deprivation is about to be replaced by a travel boom , according to Expedia CEO Peter Kern. He told CNN's Julia Chatterley earlier this week that people are beginning to think about their future travel "very quickly." Of course, "normalcy" for the travel industry is still a long way off because of the lack of business travel and the continued closure of many international borders.And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still urging Americans — even those who have been vaccinated — not to travel. Here are some major signs that there's a travel turnaround:Air travel is soaringAmerican Airlines AAL United UAL Delta DAL JetBlue JBLU Executives fromandall said this week that they've seen strong demand for seats from leisure travelers. Big dealsExtended Stay America STAY announced this week that it's being taken private in a $6 billion deal.

Source: CNN March 20, 2021 13:18 UTC