Classification of tourist offices in a nutshell
The Tourist Offices of the La Londe les Maures, Cuers, Collobrières and Pierrefeu du Var intercommunality were awarded Category I classification for their intercommunal structure based at the Port de La Londe les Maures and all tourist information offices in 2017 and 2022. The new classification standards, dated November 12, 2010, replace the previous classification dating back to 1999.
Already in 2012, the La Londe les Maures municipal tourist office was one ofthe first tourist offices in the Var to obtain this new classification for category II, a renewal that testifies to its commitment and desire to provide ever more qualitative and congruent services.
This classification is a powerful lever for reinforcing the federating role of the Offices de Tourisme de France with regard to thetourism action to be developed in its geographical area of intervention.
The category I office has a reinforced team and deploys promotion on a national or international scale in a catchment area. It offers a wide range of services, develops a targeted promotional policy and has thetools to listen andimprove the quality of services provided.
There are 2 categories of tourist office classification, with category I representing the most demanding.
Classification is granted by prefectoral decree for a period of five years.
Charter of commitments Tourist Office classified category I
- Provide an easily accessible reception and information area.
- Provide a tourist advisor and disseminate quality information.
- Facilitate tourist procedures.
- Provide free information on thelocal tourist offer.
- Be committed to an internal quality approach
- Handle complaints and measure tourist satisfaction
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