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January 31, 2011

FT: Make China visas easier, say luxury brands

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Luxury retailers are pressing the government to tackle visa bottlenecks for Chinese tourists, claiming bureaucracy is causing shoppers to shun London stores in favour of centres such as Paris and Milan

Luxury retailers are pressing the government to tackle visa bottlenecks for Chinese tourists, claiming bureaucracy is causing shoppers to shun London stores in favour of centres such as Paris and Milan.

Retail spending in the UK from Chinese visitors topped £350m last year, according to Global Blue, a financial services company, but retailers including Harrods, Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason argue this could be far higher if the UK visa process was simplified.

Harrods is preparing to send a deputation to the government to raise the issue. The effort is backed by the luxury group Walpole, which represents 160 brands including Asprey, Jimmy Choo and Smythson.

To read the full story, visit ft.com

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