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.
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From Our Experience
News and Articles
Inclusive city tours by telephone โ German project seeks German-speaking guides worldwide
Dear tourist guides, dear WFTGA members, ย We would like to introduce you to a successful, inclusive project from Germany
Run your own course with WFTGAโs seal of approval (endorsement)
Did you know that you can create your own course and have it endorsed by the WFTGA? This is exactly
Reopening the 2028 Bidding Process
We would like to inform our members and partners of an important update regarding the current bidding round for a
The family meeting of tourist guides with around 450 participants from over 60 countries:
- Main Convention: 9th to 13th February 2026
- Pre Programme: 5th to 8th February 2026
- Post Programme: 13th to 17th February 2026
Excursions
State of the art experiences in Japan: Hot Springs, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Kyoto ...
Fun, Dance, Foodโ
The holiday with colleagues
Networking
Lern best practice from guides around the world
Lectures & Workshopsโ
Inspiring speakers, pitches from Tourism Companies and
Activities Calendarโ
Webinars, Workshops, Meetings ...โ
21st February
International Tourist Guide Day
To celebrate the skills of professional tourist guides in their localities the WFTGA initiated the ITGD โ the International Tourist Guides Day โ 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?
