Travel and hospitality
June 14, 2022
The United Kingdom is struggling to entice high-spending visitors, but Walpole has a few suggestions. Image credit: Walpole
By Nora Howe
Since the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit, the U.K. tourism sector has decreased in value, but luxury trade association Walpole is hoping to boost the economy by encouraging the return of tax-free shopping.
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