tourist bureau; tourist board; tourist office
Refers to an official organization, often at the national or regional level, that promotes tourism and provides visitor information.
観光局で市内の地図をもらった。
I got a map of the city at the tourist office.
日本政府観光局は海外からの旅行者を増やそうとしている。
The Japan National Tourism Organization is trying to increase the number of overseas travelers.
national tourist board
Compound of 観光 (sightseeing, tourism) and 局 (bureau, office).