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International spend in the UK to boom through to Christmas

The final quarter of 2014 may witness the boost it needs this Christmas, after a slower year of international spend in the UK, thanks to a rise in visitor numbers. According to retail specialist, Global Blue and VisitBritain, international visitors figures have seen the largest growth during the fourth quarter of this year, up 13 percent over...

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London Luxury Quarter to bring bespoke luxury experience to China

A selected collection of London's most luxury and bespoke labels is set to hostan exclusive showcase in China next month, to celebrate the best in British craftsmanship. The unique showcase is a joint initiative between London Luxury Quarter, British Airways and VisitBritain and has been dubbed: 'London Luxury. By Appointment.' Invited guests...

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Overseas visitors spending increase in UK

Overseas visitors spend a massive 4.5 billion pounds shopping in the UK according to research released today by VisitBritain. This means that 25 percent of all expenditure by overseas visitors is on the UK’s high streets and department stores. The VisitBritain survey reveals that the majority of the shopping spend was on clothes, with...