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After two pandemic years, a summer travel bounce — and chaos

A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday, June 18, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Tourists visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Old City in Jerusalem, Wednesday, June 15, 2022. The summer of 2022 can feel as if the coronavirus pandemic is really over — mask rules and testing requirements are lifting in many countries, including the United States. But early in what was supposed to be a season of exuberance, there's evidence that economic recovery in the tourism industry is slower than hoped for. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo) Wisam Salsaa, manager of the Walled Off Hotel, poses in the lobby with works by artist Banksy in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Sunday, June 19, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. “Tourism here," Salsaa said, "is very fragile.” (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo) Tourists visiting the interior of Rome's Pantheon stand in the light circle projected on the marble floor by the dome's central opening (oculus), Friday, June 17, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. In Italy, tourists — especially from the U.S. — returned this year in droves. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) Tourists queue to visit Rome's Pantheon Friday, June 17, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. In Italy, tourists — especially from the U.S. — returned this year in droves. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) A guide illustrates the history of the Colosseum to a group of tourists, in Rome, Monday, June 20, 2022. In Italy, tourists — especially from the U.S. — returned this year in droves. The run-up to Easter was especially notable in Rome, reflecting pent-up demand to visit perennial all-star sites like the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Crowds flock on the Hill outside court one on day two of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Many places, particularly those that have loosened safety requirements, are seeing what passes for a go-go summer of sunny optimism and adventure. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) Tourists visit Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, June 17, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) People roller skate at Rockefeller Center Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in New York. The summer of 2022 can feel as if the coronavirus pandemic is really over. Mask rules and testing requirements are lifting in many countries, including the United States. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) People walk on street in Saint Jean de Luz, southwestern France, Monday, June 20, 2022. Tourism is on the rebound around the world this summer after two years of pandemic restrictions, with museums and flights packed – but the global recovery is hampered by inflation and rising virus infection rates in many regions. (AP Photo/Bob Edme) Tourists sit on public benches in Dharmsala, India, Friday, June 17, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Tubers float the Coral River, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in New Braunfels, Texas. The summer of 2022 can feel as if the coronavirus pandemic is really over. Mask rules and testing requirements are lifting in many countries, including the United States. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Visitors to the Gateway Arch tour the museum underneath the monument Friday, June 17, 2022, in St. Louis. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. Interviews by The Associated Press in 11 countries this month show that the most passionate travelers are thronging to locales like the French Riviera, Amsterdam and the American Midwest. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Tourists take a selfie in front of the Trevi Fountain, in Rome, Monday, June 20, 2022. Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself. In Italy, tourists — especially from the U.S. — returned this year in droves. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)