World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations
The platform for professional tourist guides
WFTGA offers services to our members but also communicates to those in search of the services of professional area specific tourist guides and where to hire them.
tourist guides worldwide in 87 member associations
You are a tourist guide and want to become more professional?
We offer webinars, training courses and a lot of more for tools for your daily business as a guide.
You are an association and need support?
We offer regular networking sessions, tools and documents to make your daily associations life easier.
From Our Experience
News and Articles
Convention 2026 | Newsletter #5
Dear colleagues, dear friends of the WFTGA, We hope our recent newsletter about the WFTGA Convention 2026 in Fukuoka, Japan,
From one guide to another: Pope Leo XIV’s message to journalists – an inspiration for tourist guides worldwide
On 12 May 2025, Pope Leo XIV addressed members of the global media with a powerful message that resonates far
Global Peace Ambassador Maricar Donato Welcomes WFTGA Affiliate Member Candidate Sahara Holidays in Marrakesh
In the heart of Marrakesh’s historic Old Medina, Global Peace Ambassador and WFTGA Executive Board Member Maricar Donato welcomed Sahara
Activities Calendar
Webinars, Workshops, Meetings ...
21st February
International Tourist Guide Day
To celebrate the skills of professional tourist guides in their localities the WFTGA initiated the ITGD – the International Tourist Guides Day – on or near the 21st February every year.
It is a public relations event par excellence, drawing the attention of local authorities, fellow citizens and the media to the quality and value of the work of professional tourist guides.
Statements from our partner
Why a certified tourist guide
is important for tourism?
