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Tourist information centre classes

The Association of Tourist and Information Centres of the Czech Republic (A.T.I.C. CR) classifies member information centres. It was established at the 2nd meeting of the membership forum in October 1995 and serves the purpose of evaluating member information centres. In this categorisation, each level has an approved minimum standard and conditions that the activities of the tourist information centres must satisfy.

Minimum standard services and conditions for the activities of A.T.I.C. CR member tourist information centres

The information centre is located in a space with public access
The information centre is marked with the A.T.I.C. CR logo together with the "i" pictogram. The sign may be supplemented by the information centre's own signing indicating the information centre's activities
The centre's equipment must meet the minimum standard of an information provider, meaning:

telephone connection
it must provide complete information that serves the purpose of orientation in the area covered by the information centre
maps of the area, the region and the Czech Republic must be made available to visitors
it must provide information about transportation and services in the area covered by the information centre
it must provide information about accommodation and dining options in the area covered by the information centre
it must provide information about cultural, social and sporting activities in the area covered by the information centre

IC are divided into 4 classes:

CLASS A

national information centre - indicated by four stars

The centre is open throughout the year
it provides information about the entire Czech Republic
it is open 7 days per week
the information centre has handicap access
it provides verbal information about the Czech Republic in 3 world languages, free of charge
it arranges tour guide activities in the area it covers
it mediates accommodation activities in the Czech Republic
it mediates tour guide activities in the Czech Republic

CLASS B

regional information centre - indicated by three stars

The centre is open throughout the year
it provides information about the entire region
it is open 6 days per week
it provides verbal information about the region in 2 world languages, free of charge
it mediates tour guide and accommodation activities
it is equipped with computer technology suitable for connecting to the A.T.I.C. CR information network

CLASS C

local year-round - indicated by two stars

The centre is open throughout the year
it provides information about local activities
it is open 5 days per week
it provides verbal information about the locality in at least 1 world language, free of charge

CLASS D

seasonal information centre - indicated by one star

The centre is not open throughout the year, it serves the purpose of providing seasonal information
it is open for a minimum of 5 days per week
it provides verbal information about the locality in at least 1 world language, free of charge

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