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Berlin’s best for luxury

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A recent survey by the financial services provider Global Blue has confirmed the increased popularity of Berlin among wealthier international guests looking for a spot of luxury in Europe.

Visitor spending in Berlin reached new levels in 2013. Chinese visitors lead the list, spending an average of €594 ($815) per purchase, followed by visitors from Ukraine and Russia. Arab €331 ($455), American, Swiss and Brazilian visitors also spend freely in Berlin, mainly in the fashion, jewellery, leather goods and electronics sectors. On average, international visitors spent €327 ($445) per tax-free purchase.

The number of wealthy guests in the city grew during 2013, mainly from the Arab Gulf states, which saw an increase of 33.6 per cent compared to the previous year.

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