All VisitScotland tourist information centres to close over next two years

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VisitScotland is set to close all of its tourist information centres over the next two years.The plans were made after significant changes to the way people plan their trips were recognised by the organisation.VisitScotland said tourists now prefer to use online resources and travel specialists to research and book all aspects of their trips before travelling.

This includes sorting their accommodation and booking activities before they arrive.This has resulted in a lesser demand for the centres and for the business to grow and thrive, VisitScotland said they will now target the channels that they know people use in order to continue influencing tourism in Scotland.Lord Thurso, VisitScotland’s chair, said: “The tourism landscape has changed significantly in recent years.

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