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.ย
You are an association and need support?
We offer regular networking sessions, tools and documents to make your daily associations life easier.ย
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From Our Experience
News and Articles
Commemorating the End of World War II โ The Responsibility of Tourist Guides in Addressing Historical and Political Themes
Vienna, 8 May 2025 โ On this significant day, marking the end of World War II, we not only remember
Trainer Representative 2025 to 2027
WFTGA’s Training Committee proudly oversees the day-to-day training-related activities of our global network for professional tourist guides. The committee’s members
Continuous Profession Development 20th May
Dimitria Papadopoulou (WFTGA Lead International Trainer) This workshop is part of our 2025 series of Continuous Professional Development ‘Stay Ahead,
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?
