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.
You are an association and need support?
We offer regular networking sessions, tools and documents to make your daily associations life easier.
From Our Experience
News and Articles
Convention 2026 – Webinar 2 | Workshops, Keynote speeches, alternative Pre- and Post- Programmes
We’d like to extend an invitation to all of you, both registered participants and those still deciding, to join our
Opening of the WFTGA Train the Trainer Course, Cyprus
Welcome speech to the participants of the Train the Trainer Course, Cyprus 16 to 30 Nov 2025 By Viola Lewis,
Vox Aura: A New Tool That Supports Tourist Guides and Expands Their Opportunities
Vox Group is pleased to share an update with the international guiding community on the launch of Vox Aura, the
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.
Statements from our partner
Why a certified tourist guide
is important for tourism?
