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Portsmouth’s Visitor Information Service has been short-listed for the Tourism ExSEllence Awards 2008 as Tourist Information Service of the Year. This award acknowledges the important part played by tourist information in providing services for visitors.
The Tourism ExSEllence Awards recognise excellence, quality and innovation, achieved over the last 18 months, across all sectors of the tourism industry and awards are open to Enjoy England Official partners only.
Jane Singh, Visitor information Service Manager for Portsmouth City Council said; “It’s fantastic that our efforts to provide the best possible information services to visitors to the city have been acknowledged. Tourism is a vital component in keeping Portsmouth lively and cosmopolitan, and good visitor information keeps people coming back again and again.”
The six criteria that were examined by judges in this competition were; partnership, commitment to excellence, investment in staff training and development, accessibility, innovative marketing and care for the environment.
Portsmouth's Tourism and Visitor Services Team is in place to help visitors make the most of their time in the city, but despite the name, it’s for those who live in Portsmouth too. Residents can also contact the service to find out what’s going on in their hometown and surrounding areas. Staff are award-winning, well-trained and friendly and all speak English and at least one other European language. There’s always lots on so head down to your local office, call on 023 9282 6722 or email vis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
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