REGION
Creating Destination Management
of Ostrava District
The OSTRAVAINFO!!! network of Tourist Information Centres, operated by the Černá louka s.r.o.
city corporation, is managed by Mgr. Jiří Šimon, who took a seasonal job with the Info Centres
while still at university (he came from East Bohemia to study here). In June, the Info Centre number
seven opened, named Info Jih!!! and serving the citizens and visitors to the most populated district
of Ostrava. Jiří Šimon manages the Info Centres and Destination Management of the Ostrava
Tourist Area.
Mr Šimon, Ostrava is guaranteed to have numerous
tourists. Where can the visitors to our city get general
information, advice and service? What services
in particular do the Info Centres provide?
Before coming to Ostrava, many tourists get relevant
information and inspiration from our website
www.ostravainfo.cz and from our accounts on social
networks. The attractions of Ostrava are also introduced at
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tourism trade fairs and in the mass media. Having arrived
in Ostrava, most visitors go to the OSTRAVAINFO!!! Info
Centres, situated at strategic hubs for both travellers and
citizens of Ostrava. The Info Centres provide informational
leaflets, booklets and other material about the city and
its surroundings, they sell tickets to cultural and sporting
events, and offer souvenirs representing Ostrava. But
most importantly, customers of the Info Centres get