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Hong Kong revokes travel licenses over coerced shopping incidents

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Two travel agencies and one tour guide in Hong Kong have had their licenses revoked due to instances of coerced shopping involving mainland Chinese tourists. The Travel Industry Authority made this decision after investigations revealed the agencies failed to prevent pressure on tourists to make purchases, and the guide resorted to threats. This action comes as authorities plan to increase inspections to prevent similar incidents, especially with an anticipated surge in visitors during the upcoming National Day holiday. AI

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Hong Kong revokes travel licenses over coerced shopping incidents

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wynna Wong ·

    2 Hong Kong travel agencies, guide stripped of licences over ‘coerced shopping’

    Hong Kong’s tourism watchdog has revoked the licences of two travel agencies and a guide after finding they failed to protect members of mainland Chinese tour groups from being subjected to “coerced shopping”. The Travel Industry Authority said on Monday that the licences of Go G…

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