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China’s economic growth slows to 7.6%
Second-quarter GDP growth in world’s second largest economy falls to lowest rate since depths of financial crisis in 2009
Wealthy travellers boost airport sales of luxury brands
Retailers cash in on luxury goods boom as sales at airports outstrip other outlets
Harrods owner plans luxury hotel chain
Qatar Holding says it will open Harrods hotels in cities such as Kuala Lumpur, New York and London, as well as China
NHS trust plans to become next big name in luxury hotels
Cambridge University Hospitals trust wants to build high-quality hotel with commercial partner as part of expansion