Kickbacks for tour guides to be banned, 19,000 affected

Capital's travel agencies cast doubts on feasibility of proposed regulation

Almost 19,000 registered tour guides will lose the bulk of their earnings if a government proposal to stop them asking for commission from souvenir shops comes into force.

The draft, known as the "Service Requirement for One-day Sightseeing in Beijing", will collect public opinion until Feb 18 on a government website.