We are thrilled to invite all WFTGA Trainers to join the first ever Trainer Convention, hosted by the Sabah Tourist Guide Association. Let’s get together for a global gathering dedicated to advancing excellence in tourist guide training while embracing sustainability and innovation.
Register here: WFTGA TRAINER CONVENTION 2025 REGISTRATION FORM
When: 17 to 21 Feb 2025
Where: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia and hybrid / online
Theme: Sustainable Training Withouth Borders
Fees: Starting at €125 (online attendance) or €350 (in-person, includes meals and events, excludes accommodation)
Registration Deadline (WFTGA Trainers only): 31 Dec 2024
Thereafter registration will be extended to WFTGA Members, who wish to become WFTGA Trainers. Priority will be given to members from Asia.
Why attend:
- Engaging Plenary Sessions: Explore topics such as sustainable tourism practices, community-based tourism, and the future of training technologies.
- Hands-on Workshops: Hone your skills in areas like storytelling, virtual training, eco-printing, and wellness integration.
- Tailor-made CPD sessions: Reach your full potential within the WFTGA Training Division
- Sustainable Study Tours: Discover Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about sustainable practices firsthand from our colleagues, the professional tourist guides of the Sabah Tourist Guide Association
- Learning Tours: Immerse yourself in Sabah’s rich heritage through guided tours of local landmarks, wetlands, and cultural experiences.
- Post-Convention Adventures: Extend your stay with optional excursions, including river cruises, wildlife tours, and cultural village visits.
Create your legacy:
- attend the extra-ordinary meeting of the WFTGA Training Division and shape the future of our tourist guide training
- network with trainer colleagues, forge friendships and partnerships for future training projects
- be empowered to become a Training Committee Member and Head of the WFTGA Training Division in 2026
- make your voice heard in the Global Forum for Professional Tourist Guides and accrediting body for Tourist Guide Trainers worldwide
- and … feel the friendship and mutual support of the WFTGA family
See you in Kota Kinabalu for some special events:
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Gala Dinner
- Opportunities to connect with industry experts and trainers from around the globe
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Contact Us: +60128028824
For convention-related questions, please e-mail: [email protected]
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Secure Your Spot here: WFTGA TRAINER CONVENTION 2025 REGISTRATION FORM
Join us as we innovate, collaborate, and celebrate the art of tourist guide training in one of the most breathtaking regions of the world. Let’s shape the future of guiding together!
