Kisfaludy Tourism Development Programme
Beneficiary name: Vácés Környéke TDM Nonprofit Kft
Title of the aided project: renovation of the Vác Tourinform office
Call identifier: TFC- 3.1.1 - 2020
Contracted amount of the grant: HUF 20.000.000
Rate of aid: 100%
The project supported:
The Váci Tourinform office has been welcoming visitors to the city since 1993. It is easily accessible by train, boat, bus, car. It is only 100 metres from the cycle path from Budapest to Szob. At several points along the Vác section of the cycle route, there are cyclist rest stops with information signs indicating which attractions or services are nearby and where the Tourinform office is located.
On the city's access routes, at railway and bus stations, the "brown signs" indicate the Tourinform office. In addition to being easy to find, we try to satisfy all information needs as far as possible. We can be found on the publications and websites of our partners. In recent years, the flow of digital information has accelerated, the use of digital tools has become commonplace, and the purpose, duration and intensity of trips are all changing. The renovation of the Vác office, the development of its infrastructure and the expansion of its services have become timely.
Introduction of new services:
The investment aimed at improving the interior appearance, interior design and quality of the Tourinform office will be carried out in the current location of the office, with a complete renovation, according to the Design Manual. The extension of the reception area will provide visitors with a more modern, spacious and comfortable environment.
- free wifi service for visitors to the office, also serving as a family resting place for information gathering
- luggage lockers for groups arriving by public transport, as there are no such facilities in the city, so there will be the possibility to keep them safe, which will provide a significant convenience for the target group
- a mobile charging station where several digital devices (phone, laptop, tablet) can be charged at the same time. This demand is mostly from people staying in our city for shorter periods.
- a children's play corner will be created in the renovated space, and
- a guided tour of the city as a guaranteed programme, and
- we plan to develop hiking trails for visitors interested in active/cultural activities in Vác and its surroundings
- barrier-free access to the office
- a large screen projector with continuous information for all
- expanding the current range of products by selling souvenirs, with products from local craftsmen and producers.
- deployment of a camera system
- purchase of a traffic counting device
Service community building activities in the data collection area of the Tourinform office
Another aim of the project is to actively contact the 69 municipalities in the data collection area of the Tourinform office. In addition to the attractions, the range of tourist services has changed considerably in recent years. Changes of ownership and changes in the offer have made it necessary to re-establish personal contact and then to consult regularly.
Completion date of the funded project: 30 April 2021.
The supported project is implemented in the framework of the Kisfaludy Tourism Development Programme.
Vác and Surroundings TDM Nonprofit Ltd.
Tourinform Vác
2600 Vác, Március 15. tér 17.