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In Southeast Asia, Thai tourism shows positive signs of recovery after being severely affected by the pandemic. From January 1 to June 26, the number of visitors to the land of golden pagodas reached 2.03 million, according to the  South China Morning Post . The country has removed the requirement to declare before entry and removed most restrictions during the epidemic for the tourism and business industries.

The tourism boom is seen as a signal of economic recovery, but it also comes with fatigue. At airports, the sight of long lines of people waiting for check-in or struggling overnight because of delays or missed flights is not uncommon. In tourist cities, on holidays, hotel rooms are always "on fire" and it is almost difficult to rent a car to travel. Some European cities even have to adopt new policies to cope. Examples include the online application for a permit to visit monuments in France, the application of even-odd number plates in Italy or the ban on alcohol consumption in Spain.

In Vietnam, tourism is also booming. People are comfortable traveling both domestically and internationally. In which, the most attractive destinations must be Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Da Nang ... According to the travel company Vietravel, by the end of June, the unit has received more than 155,000 bookings and is expected during the summer. (from May to August) will serve about 250,000 visitors. From the beginning of July onwards, the number of visitors is likely to increase even more.

The number of international tourists searching for Vietnam's tourism has grown the fourth fastest in the world, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. The most searched markets for Vietnam tourism are the US, Singapore, Australia, Japan, India, France, Germany, Thailand, Canada, and the UK.

Camping continues to bloom

Starting to heat up from 2021, but this year, the camping service business seems to be even more flourishing. In China, due to the influence of the epidemic, people in this country cannot travel abroad, so camping is a popular form of relaxation. This inadvertently helps China's stagnant tourism industry to flourish. Hotels are also involved, when providing camping experiences with sea views in Sanya, Hainan…

In Vietnam, camping is also on the throne, with camping spots popping up everywhere, especially in the suburbs, about 40-60 km from cities. Typically in Hanoi, there are areas such as Ba Vi, Hoa Binh or further away, Thanh Hoa and Ninh Binh. Campers can go during the day or overnight and the fee is not too big, one-time purchase can be used for a long time.

Along with this trend, the market arose another consumer trend, which is buying camping equipment. The price of camping equipment is quite diverse, from a few hundred to several million, some people even spend tens of millions to buy toys. In particular, the world's luxury brands have also entered this field, such as Prada's camping backpack or Fendi's indoor campsite...

Electric cars receive a lot of attention

Gasoline prices have skyrocketed in recent months, significantly affecting people's spending habits for commuting. Accordingly, instead of using petrol cars, many people switch to electric cars, both cars and motorbikes.

In the world, specifically the US market, in the first 6 months of the year, there was a significant growth in electric vehicles with 208,000 vehicles delivered in the first quarter. In Europe, the influence of electric vehicles will continue from 2021. , the year continues to be a boom year for this type of vehicle in the continent with the electric vehicle market share increasing by 12.6%.

Car manufacturers also recorded an increase in sales of electric vehicles. Specifically, Ford reported a total of 220% increase in electric vehicle sales compared to the same period in 2021. In the US, it increased electric vehicle sales four times in May.

In Vietnam, electric cars are not too popular yet, but electric motorbikes have also received a lot of attention in the first half of the year, partly due to the continuous increase in gasoline prices. Dat Bike said in May that its electric motorbike consumption increased by 3, 4 times compared to the beginning of the year. Big companies like Honda, Yamaha... are also preparing to launch electric motorcycles to meet the needs of the market.

More excited about the bike

Not only electric motorbikes, bicycles are also a popular choice for many consumers in the context of rising gas prices. In the past, cyclists in urban areas were sparse, except for those who regularly practice sports by bicycle, but now this means of transport is favored by many people. It is not difficult to see cyclists and this trend is increasing, with all ages, from the elderly, children to young people on the streets. According to  Jing Daily , in China, sales of bicycle products increased 240% year-on-year with young shoppers making up the majority.

In Vietnam, although there are no specific statistics, but according to small records in some big cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, many people also switch from motorbikes to bicycles. Most buyers often choose mid-range cars, prices range from 3.5 million to - more than 7 million VND/car. The more advanced lines cost from 10-30 million VND / unit, even up to 70 - 80 million VND / unit. Bicycle prices also recorded an increase of about 10-20% over the same period last year, according to Online Finance Magazine.

Get used to secondhand goods

In Europe, second-hand clothing is increasingly popular and has a large market share. Europeans in general no longer find old clothes boring. This trend is made possible by global fashion brands that focus on sustainability. Since the end of 2021, a series of major brands have made this commitment in business activities, as in November 2021, about 130 garment manufacturers, including LVMH and Nike, signed the Industry Charter. fashion industry on climate action.

In addition, there are other factors influencing this new wave, such as famous stars wearing old items to red carpet events, Kim Kardashian wearing Marilyn Monroe's dress for example. Many people commented that to look beautiful, it is not necessary to buy new appliances.

In the US, a study dedicated to the second-hand clothing site ThredUp, which conducted the research, also estimated that the US second-hand clothing market will triple in size within 10 years, from $28 billion in the US. in 2019 to $80 billion in 2029.