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INTERNATIONAL TOURIST GUIDE DAY 2024

On the 21st of February each year we celebrate the occasion of International Tourist Guide Day. This is a day dedicated to the profession of Tourist Guiding and affords us the opportunity to highlight and showcase this profession on the global stage. This is a day that was set in motion in 1989 at the 3rd […]

A message from the outgoing President, Alushca Ritchie 2017 – 2024

Colleagues, Friends, and Members, As I stand before you today, I am filled with a mix of emotions – gratitude, nostalgia, and a tinge of sadness. It is with a heavy heart that I address you as I bid farewell to this incredible association. First and foremost, I want to express my deepest gratitude to […]

JANE ORDE SCHOLARSHIP 2024

Thank you to all the participants who contributed with items towards the auction and raffle draws. These assisted in raising funds towards future Jane Orde Scholarship recipients.  Our three Jane Orde Scholarship recipients finally met in person at the 20th Convention in Italy. We are proud to have hosted them and look forward to hearing […]

Welcome to the WFTGA Executive Board Members for 2024 – 2026

The WFTGA are pleased to announce the elected President for 2024 – 2026 as Sebastian Frankenberger, Germany.  He will be supported by the elected WFTGA Executive Board for 2024 – 2026, Viola Lewis (UK/Scotland), James Saunders (Canada), Juan Ignacio Vazquez (Spain), Kalliopi Panou (Greece), Cristina Leal (Portugal) and Ivana Curuvija (Serbia).

Train the Trainer Course CANCELLED

It is with a heavy heart that we have to inform you that the Train the Trainer Course, planned for March 2024, in Armenia had to be cancelled. Our colleagues in Armenia are facing severe geo-political and economic problems and up until now were unable the confirm sponsorship for the course. Hotel prices are extremely […]

WFTGA CONVENTION – 2026 BIDDING COUNTRIES

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In alphabetical order we can confirm the following four 2026 bidding countries and associations will continue through to Italy for the final presentations and Q&A sessions before voting takes place by your Delegates. IRELAND – Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland (ATGI CLG) JAPAN – Kyushu Association of Interpreters, Translators and Guide-Interpreters (K-iTG) MALAYSIA – Sabah Tourist […]

WFTGA Association Journeys 2023

The annual WFTGA Association Journeys will take place from 05 -08 December 2023.  This is an opportunity for our WFTGA Association Members to share their challenges, success stories and member activities. It will be an opportunity and environment to inspire, learn, and acknowledge one another.  All Tourist Guides, Tourism officials and members of the public […]

Applications for Train the Trainer Course now open

The next open WFTGA Train the Trainer (TtT) Course will be offered in Yerevan, Armenia from 10 to 23 March 2024. Applications are now open via this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TtTArmenia2024 This 14-day course is residential and accommodation is included in the course fee. Course fees are likely to be in the region of 2,500 EUR per […]

Jane Orde Scholarship 2024 Recipients Announced

The WFTGA Executive Board are pleased to announce that this year two recipients have been selected to attend the WFTGA Convention in 2024. Following an overwhelming quantity of applications and an internal selection process identifying recipients that meet the requirements and objectives of the WFTGA, the following two recipients will be joining us in Siracusa, […]

International Tourist Guide Day 2024

On the 21st of February each year we celebrate the occasion of International Tourist Guide Day. This is a day dedicated to the profession of Tourist Guiding and affords us the opportunity to highlight and showcase this profession on the global stage. This is a day that was set in motion in 1989 at the […]