From the Chinese Press

Better tourist services needed

The need for travel agencies to raise their rates is understandable after the Tourism Law banned them from including the "compulsory consumption" clause in their package. But if they charge more, then travel agencies have to deliver better services, says an article in Guangzhou Daily. Excerpts:

The Tourism Law, which comes into effect from Oct 1, is good news, because it will protect the rights and interests of tourists, regulate the tourism industry and promote its healthy development. The law bans "compulsory consumption" - a certain extra amount every tourist availing of a travel agency's services has to spend which helps the latter make additional profits.