Wave of closures: Why European cities are abandoning tourist information centers

The end of classic TIC offices?

Photo: Blanka Kufner

Author  HrTurizam.hr

9. July 2026.
Cities are rapidly closing down traditional physical tourist offices, due to changing visitor habits and the pervasive digitalization. Instead of printed maps and leaflets, city tourist boards are switching to smartphones, social networks and digital assistants. European metropolises, led by Brussels, which closed its last office at the end of June, are largely closing physical tourist centers and...
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Author  HrTurizam.hr

9. July 2026.