Distribute local information materials

Hand out leaflets, maps and tour brochures to visitors with information and tips about local sites, attractions and events.

circulate promotional touristic leaflets
distribute materials on local information
hand out local information brochures
distribute local informative materials

skill/competence

sector-specific

Distribute local information materials is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Travel agent: Travel agents design and market travel programme itineraries for potential travellers or visitors.
Tourist information officer: Tourist information officers provide information and advice to travellers about local attractions, events, travelling and accommodation.
Tourist information centre manager: Tourist information centre managers are in charge of managing employees and activities of a centre which provides information and advice to travellers and visitors about local attractions, events, travelling and accommodation.

Distribute local information materials is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Hotel concierge: Hotel concierges provide information to customers, assist guests with various tasks such as making restaurant reservations, recommending entertainment highlights, booking transportation (limousines, airplanes, boats, etc.) and other services, procurement of tickets to special events, and assisting with various travel arrangements and tours of local attractions.
Park guide: Park guides assist visitors, interpret cultural and natural heritage and provide information and guidance to tourists in parks such as wildlife, amusement and nature parks.
Steward/stewardess: Stewards/stewardesses perform food and beverage service activities on all land, sea and air travel services.
Ship steward/ship stewardess: Ship stewards and ship stewardesses work on board the vessel to provide services to passengers such as serving meals, housekeeping, welcoming passengers and explaining safety procedures.
Hospitality establishment receptionist: Hospitality establishment receptionists provide first point of contact and assistance to the guests of a hospitality establishment. They are also responsible for taking bookings, processing payments and giving information.
Mountain guide: Mountain guides assist visitors, interpret natural heritage and provide information and guidance to tourists on mountain expeditions. They support visitors with activities such as hiking, climbing and skiing in addition to ensuring their safety through monitoring both weather and health conditions.
Tourist animator: Tourist animators develop and organise entertainment activities for guests of a hospitality establishment. They set up and coordinate activities to entertain customers.
Camping ground operative: Camping ground operatives perform customer care in a campsite facility and other operational work.
Guide:
Guides assist individuals or groups on any art facility, travel or sightseeing tours or through places of touristic interest, such as museums, monuments and public places. They help people to interpret the cultural heritage of an object, place or area and provide information and guidance.
Train attendant: Train attendants work on trains to provide services to passengers such as welcoming passengers, answering their questions and serving meals.
International student exchange coordinator: International student exchange coordinators lead the entire process of an international exchange study for the exchange students. They manage the students’ applications and admissions, arrange accommodation, be it on a college or university campus or with guest families, and handle all the administration regarding these activities, including the student’s grades and official departing. They function as guides for the (young) international students through their cultural adjustment.

References

1. Distribute local information materials – ESCO