China is taking action against tour operators who force travellers to shop at designated stores. - Reuters
BEIJING: China is taking action against tour operators who engage in illegal practices – including forcing travellers to shop at designated stores – with the aim of protecting consumers and ensuring a safe and more enjoyable travel experience.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, together with the Ministry of Public Security and the State Administration for Market Regulation, has launched a year-long campaign to tighten supervision and enforcement over “forced shopping” practices, which involve pressuring tourists to buy goods at specific stores in exchange for rebates.
