同比增长57.1%！青岛市离境退税商品销售额1887万元

Group 1 - Qingdao is enhancing inbound consumption by promoting international consumer attraction and optimizing tax refund policies, resulting in a sales increase of 18.87 million yuan, a 57.1% year-on-year growth [1] - The city has implemented a comprehensive plan to expand international consumption, focusing on 22 key areas including dining, accommodation, and entertainment, while also supporting the integration of duty-free and foreign trade [1][2] - The number of duty-free stores in Qingdao has increased to 71, with 29 new stores added, marking a 69% year-on-year growth [1] Group 2 - Qingdao is hosting various events to attract international consumers, including the Huabiao Awards, which featured 39 activities and garnered over 300 million views through live streaming [2] - The city is developing unique consumption IPs such as "Romantic Qingdao" and "Bao Island Food," with over 500 businesses participating in related events, leading to a total transaction amount of 720 million yuan [2] - Qingdao has become one of the top ten popular destinations for inbound tourism during the May Day holiday, with 2.117 million visitors attending various cultural and entertainment activities [2] Group 3 - The Qingdao Municipal Bureau of Commerce plans to further optimize the "immediate refund" process for outbound travelers shopping in duty-free stores, aiming to enhance the efficiency of tax refund services [3]