World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations
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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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Shape the Future of Professional Guiding – Join the WFTGA Executive Board!
Are you passionate about advancing our profession? Do you want to make a real difference for tourist guides worldwide? Now
Statement on Iran: Solidarity with Tourist Guides and Our Ethical Responsibility
The World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) is following the current situation in Iran with deep concern. Our thoughts
WFTGA Year-End Update: From Survival to Momentum
Dear Members, dear colleagues, The end of the year is always a good moment to pause and reflect on where
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, Food
The holiday with colleagues
Networking
Lern best practice from guides around the world
Lectures & Workshops
Inspiring speakers, pitches from Tourism Companies and
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.
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Why a certified tourist guide
is important for tourism?
