I THOUGHT it might be helpful to explain what is planned regarding future tourist information services in Tavistock following last week's letter from Peter Hunt (Tourist office important in gateway town).

There is an innovative BID project proposed, which would see town retailers given special training to become 'Ambassadors'.

They would provide visitors with assistance and information, and promote all Tavistock has to offer.

The retailers would wear badges and display window stickers to highlight their role as 'Ambassadors'.

Visitors could even use their smart phones to scan QR codes in shop windows to access online tourist information.

West Devon Borough Council is working with Tavistock Business Improvement District (BID), local businesses and organisations to develop this alternative way to provide good quality information for tourists and visitors.

Nadine Trout

Economy manager

West Devon Borough Council