During the first nine months of 2018, MCCI Tax Refund Counter has registered the record number of transactions, which have increased by 6.3% compared to same period in 2017.
Since last year, tourists from France continue to maintain the highest share in tax-free shopping amongst more than 180 countries. For the first nine months of 2018, France has a 20% share, followed by China 17% and Reunion 14%.
Saudi Arabia, the top improver in 11th place, is poised to join the top ten list very soon.