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Częstochowa
Towards better Tourist Information
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Tourist information is one of
the most important elements of tourist infrastructure.
It is not possible to effectively promote a region
without an efficient information system. Despite
the existence of elements of tourist information
in Częstochowa, so far the city has lacked a unified
system for collecting, processing and distributing
information or uniform, visible signs along throughways
and in the city. It is necessary for Częstochowa
to introduce such a system in order to render
quality services to pilgrims and tourists. The
City of Częstochowa has obtained funds from the
Integrated Operational Program for Regional Development
to implement the Municipal Tourist Information
System project. Its main goal is providing easier
access to tourist and cultural facilities by developing
a comprehensive cultural and tourist information
system and hence magnify the importance of tourism
as a factor stimulating social and economic growth.
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Częstochowski ratusz nocą/
Town Hall by night
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The project consists of two complementary parts
i.e. an IT system and a visual information system.
The concept of the Municipal Tourist Information
System provides for:
- installing 50 information points (unmanned tourist
information points) in locations most important
for tourist services;
- developing a network combining a homogenous
system and methodology of collecting, processing,
verifying and giving access to information on
all entities partaking in the project;
- starting up and maintaining an Internet portal
offering a tourist database of Częstochowa and
the surroundings;
- establishing a homogenous system of marking
streets, historic buildings and tourist attractions
with information boards; marking routes for walkers,
drivers and cyclists.
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The Municipal Tourist Information System operating
within an extensive network will be an Internet
portal equipped with a number of functionalities,
including:
- accommodation booking;
- reviewing the database of Częstochowa facilities;
- an extended system of facility identification;
- an extended booking system: train tickets, taxis;
- E-mailing facilities.
The Internet portal will include information about
Częstochowa and the surroundings together with
a complete accommodation and catering services
database as well as other practical information.
This portal will be also accessible from mobile
devices such as mobile phones and palmtops.
On the other hand, a visual information system
will be introduced by installing collective information
boards, including a schematic map of Częstochowa
and boards for specific sights. Dedicated boards
will be placed along the main transportation routes
and in the vicinity of tourist attractions. There
will also appear signs for pedestrians. The marking
system will comply with the solutions applied
in the European Union.
The Municipal Tourist Information System project
is planned to be concluded in the first six months
of 2008; its cost will amount to PLN 4.4 million.
European Union funds will cover 75% of the project
qualified costs.
The project will contribute to boosting the number
of individuals taking advantage of tourist information
by giving easier and more ready access to information
and upgrading tourist services standards. This
should result in a larger group of tourists visiting
Częstochowa.
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