Tourist tax free spending up near ten percent this year. Largest spending increase from Qataris and Syrians

Tax free spending increased by 9.5 percent in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2017, according to Global Blue's report: 'Globe Shopper Spending Insights YTD – January to June 2018'. The report accounts for VAT refunds that occur at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport and other borders.

Qatari tourist spending increased 118 percent, Syrian by 81 percent, Egyptian by 23 percent, Kuwaiti by 17.5 percent, Emirati by 11 percent, and French spending increased by ...

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