tourist office
noun/ˈtʊərɪst ɒfɪs/, /ˈtɔːrɪst ɒfɪs/
/ˈtʊrɪst ɑːfɪs/
(also tourist information office
/ˌtʊərɪst ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn ɒfɪs/, /ˌtɔːrɪst ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn ɒfɪs/
/ˌtʊrɪst ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃn ɑːfɪs/
)- (in Britain) an office in many towns and cities where tourists can get information on interesting things to see and do in the local area, help with finding somewhere to stay, and advice on travel. Tourist offices often also sell postcards, souvenirs, etc.
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