Area Rep Meeting 2
New Area Rep Onboarding Session
Dear valued team, Congratulations on your appointment! We are thrilled to have you join our global network of leadership. To ensure you have all the tools and insights needed to excel in your new role, you are cordially invited to our Onboarding Session. Event Details Friday 15May 2026 Time: 17:00 – 19:00 Central European Time […]
ExBo Meeting March 2026
ExBo Meeting November 2025
Recording Day 1
Global Networking Forum- Hosted By WFTGA Team Europe
Join guiding and tourism professionals from around the world in a welcoming, inclusive space hosted by the WFTGA Team Europe . The Global Networking Forum brings together tourist guides, heritage and nature guides, museum and church guides, tour managers, cruise managers, and other visitor-facing professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and support one another across borders. Open to […]
Global Networking Forum- Hosted By WFTGA Team Europe
Join guiding and tourism professionals from around the world in a welcoming, inclusive space hosted by the WFTGA Team Europe . The Global Networking Forum brings together tourist guides, heritage and nature guides, museum and church guides, tour managers, cruise managers, and other visitor-facing professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and support one another across borders. Open to […]
Global Networking Forum- Hosted By WFTGA Team Africa
Join guiding and tourism professionals from around the world in a welcoming, inclusive space hosted by the WFTGA Team Africa . The Global Networking Forum brings together tourist guides, heritage and nature guides, museum and church guides, tour managers, cruise managers, and other visitor-facing professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and support one another across borders. Open to […]
Global Networking Forum- Hosted By WFTGA Team Africa
Join guiding and tourism professionals from around the world in a welcoming, inclusive space hosted by the WFTGA Team Africa . The Global Networking Forum brings together tourist guides, heritage and nature guides, museum and church guides, tour managers, cruise managers, and other visitor-facing professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and support one another across borders. Open to […]
Global Networking Forum- Hosted By WFTGA Team Africa
Join guiding and tourism professionals from around the world in a welcoming, inclusive space hosted by the WFTGA Team Africa . The Global Networking Forum brings together tourist guides, heritage and nature guides, museum and church guides, tour managers, cruise managers, and other visitor-facing professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and support one another across borders. […]
Global Networking Forum- Hosted By The WFTGA Asia Team
Join guiding and tourism professionals from around the world in a welcoming, inclusive space hosted by WFTGA Team Asia. The Global Networking Forum brings together tourist guides, heritage and nature guides, museum and church guides, tour managers, cruise managers, and other visitor-facing professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and support one another across borders. Open to all […]
Global Networking Forum- Hosted By The WFTGA Asia Team
Join guiding and tourism professionals from around the world in a welcoming, inclusive space hosted by WFTGA Team Asia. The Global Networking Forum brings together tourist guides, heritage and nature guides, museum and church guides, tour managers, cruise managers, and other visitor-facing professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and support one another across borders. Open to all […]
Global Networking Forum- Hosted By The WFTGA Americas/ Caribbean/ Oceania Team
Join guiding and tourism professionals from around the world in a welcoming, inclusive space hosted by WFTGA The Americas/ Caribbean/ Oceania Team. The Global Networking Forum brings together tourist guides, heritage and nature guides, museum and church guides, tour managers, cruise managers, and other visitor-facing professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and support one another across borders. […]
Global Networking Forum- Hosted By The WFTGA Americas/ Caribbean/ Oceania Team
Join guiding and tourism professionals from around the world in a welcoming, inclusive space hosted by WFTGA The Americas/ Caribbean/ Oceania Team. The Global Networking Forum brings together tourist guides, heritage and nature guides, museum and church guides, tour managers, cruise managers, and other visitor-facing professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and support one another across borders. […]
Global Networking Forum- Hosted By The WFTGA Americas/ Caribbean/ Oceania Team
Join guiding and tourism professionals from around the world in a welcoming, inclusive space hosted by WFTGA The Americas/ Caribbean/ Oceania Team. The Global Networking Forum brings together tourist guides, heritage and nature guides, museum and church guides, tour managers, cruise managers, and other visitor-facing professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and support one another across borders. […]
Global Networking Forum- Hosted By WFTGA Team Asia
Join guiding and tourism professionals from around the world in a welcoming, inclusive space hosted by WFTGA Team Asia. The Global Networking Forum brings together tourist guides, heritage and nature guides, museum and church guides, tour managers, cruise managers, and other visitor-facing professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and support one another across borders. Open to […]
Helpful Information for Participants
As we move closer to our Convention 2026 in Fukuoka, we would like to invite you to a practical and informative online briefing designed to help you prepare confidently for your journey to Japan and for your participation in the Convention. This webinar is intended for all participants – whether this is your first WFTGA […]
Training Division Meeting 2026 (Fukuoka Convention)
This is the formal biennial (every 2 years) business meeting of the WFTGA Training Division. It is open to all fully paid-up, qualified WFTGA Trainers. WFTGA is at a crucial time of strategic change. This meeting will look back at the achievements over the last 2 years, will highlight challenges and, in the second part, […]
WFTGA 2026 Convention Programme Finalised – Live Walkthrough & Sign-Up Guide
Dear friends! ❤️ Thank you to everyone who registered for the WFTGA 2026 Convention! We are excited to announce that the Main Convention Programme is now finalized. There are a variety of options of workshops, study tours, and city tours to choose from. To help you navigate your choices, we will hold a detailed walkthrough […]
Global Networking Forum 2026- Hosted By WFTGA Team Europe
WFTGA Global Networking Forum 2026 – Team Europe WFTGA is back with the Global Networking Forum 2026, starting with Team Europe. This inclusive online forum brings together professional guides and visitor-facing tourism professionals from around the world for deeper discussions, practical guidance, and meaningful connections. Open to all guiding and interpretation professionals, the forum offers […]
Association Journeys – Part 3
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Association Journeys—a fantastic opportunity to connect, share, and learn from one another’s achievements! As you know, the biannual WFTGA meeting will take place in Fukuoka, Japan in February 2026, where we’ll gather to hear detailed reports from each of our national and local guide associations. However, to make this process even more […]
Association Journeys – Part 2
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Association Journeys—a fantastic opportunity to connect, share, and learn from one another’s achievements! As you know, the biannual WFTGA meeting will take place in Fukuoka, Japan in February 2026, where we’ll gather to hear detailed reports from each of our national and local guide associations. However, to make this process even more […]
Association Journeys – Part 1
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Association Journeys—a fantastic opportunity to connect, share, and learn from one another’s achievements! As you know, the biannual WFTGA meeting will take place in Fukuoka, Japan in February 2026, where we’ll gather to hear detailed reports from each of our national and local guide associations. However, to make this process even more […]
WFTGA 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 second webinar on November 20th at 12:00 (noon) CET. During this session, we will share details about the alternative Pre- and Post-Programmes, walk through the day-by-day schedule, provide insights into the keynote speeches, workshops, and more. We […]
Area-Reps Meeting 4 | November 2025
Virtual Training Division Meeting- 6 Nov, 2025
WFTGA Partner Keyguides Connect – Invitation for Tourist Guide Associations
Explore how your association can use Keyguides Connect to: Provide visibility for your members Offer a new member benefit through the platform Manage your own landing page and member directory Collaborate directly with Keyguides to promote your standards and identity This session is tailored to association leaders and administrators who want to explore digital […]
WFTGA Partner: Keyguides Connect – Webinar Invitation for Individual Guides
Discover how you, as a professional guide, can use Keyguides Connect to: Present your skills and experiences through a strong profile Promote your own tours and guiding services Be found and booked directly by travellers and travel partners We will also share practical steps on how to set up your account and maximise your visibility […]
VIS #1 Observation and Description Exercise | Autumn 2022
The WFTGA Virtual Information Sessions are a series of interactive 90-minute Zoom sessions featuring training tasters and panel discussions. Open to all WFTGA members, these sessions provide opportunities for learning, sharing, and professional development. WFTGA Trainers are especially encouraged to attend as part of their Continuous Professional Development. Sessions are recorded for later viewing, and […]
VIS #2 Guiding VIPs | Autumn 2022
The WFTGA Virtual Information Sessions are a series of interactive 90-minute Zoom sessions featuring training tasters and panel discussions. Open to all WFTGA members, these sessions provide opportunities for learning, sharing, and professional development. WFTGA Trainers are especially encouraged to attend as part of their Continuous Professional Development. Sessions are recorded for later viewing, and […]
VIS #3 Heritage Interpretation | Autumn 2022
The WFTGA Virtual Information Sessions are a series of interactive 90-minute Zoom sessions featuring training tasters and panel discussions. Open to all WFTGA members, these sessions provide opportunities for learning, sharing, and professional development. WFTGA Trainers are especially encouraged to attend as part of their Continuous Professional Development. Sessions are recorded for later viewing, and […]
VIS #4 Sustainable Tourism | Autumn 2022
The WFTGA Virtual Information Sessions are a series of interactive 90-minute Zoom sessions featuring training tasters and panel discussions. Open to all WFTGA members, these sessions provide opportunities for learning, sharing, and professional development. WFTGA Trainers are especially encouraged to attend as part of their Continuous Professional Development. Sessions are recorded for later viewing, and […]
VIS #5 Wildlife Guiding | Autumn 2022
The WFTGA Virtual Information Sessions are a series of interactive 90-minute Zoom sessions featuring training tasters and panel discussions. Open to all WFTGA members, these sessions provide opportunities for learning, sharing, and professional development. WFTGA Trainers are especially encouraged to attend as part of their Continuous Professional Development. Sessions are recorded for later viewing, and […]
VIS #6 Objectivity in Guiding | Autumn 2022
The WFTGA Virtual Information Sessions are a series of interactive 90-minute Zoom sessions featuring training tasters and panel discussions. Open to all WFTGA members, these sessions provide opportunities for learning, sharing, and professional development. WFTGA Trainers are especially encouraged to attend as part of their Continuous Professional Development. Sessions are recorded for later viewing, and […]
VIS #7 Business Skills for Tourist Guides | Autumn 2022
The WFTGA Virtual Information Sessions are a series of interactive 90-minute Zoom sessions featuring training tasters and panel discussions. Open to all WFTGA members, these sessions provide opportunities for learning, sharing, and professional development. WFTGA Trainers are especially encouraged to attend as part of their Continuous Professional Development. Sessions are recorded for later viewing, and […]
VIS #8 TFA Sign Language | Autumn 2022
The WFTGA Virtual Information Sessions are a series of interactive 90-minute Zoom sessions featuring training tasters and panel discussions. Open to all WFTGA members, these sessions provide opportunities for learning, sharing, and professional development. WFTGA Trainers are especially encouraged to attend as part of their Continuous Professional Development. Sessions are recorded for later viewing, and […]
VIS #9 Changing Culinary TG Landscape | Autumn 2022
The WFTGA Virtual Information Sessions are a series of interactive 90-minute Zoom sessions featuring training tasters and panel discussions. Open to all WFTGA members, these sessions provide opportunities for learning, sharing, and professional development. WFTGA Trainers are especially encouraged to attend as part of their Continuous Professional Development. Sessions are recorded for later viewing, and […]
VIS #10 Cruise Guiding | Autumn 2022
The WFTGA Virtual Information Sessions are a series of interactive 90-minute Zoom sessions featuring training tasters and panel discussions. Open to all WFTGA members, these sessions provide opportunities for learning, sharing, and professional development. WFTGA Trainers are especially encouraged to attend as part of their Continuous Professional Development. Sessions are recorded for later viewing, and […]
VIS #11 Sharpen HI Skills Set | Autumn 2022
The WFTGA Virtual Information Sessions are a series of interactive 90-minute Zoom sessions featuring training tasters and panel discussions. Open to all WFTGA members, these sessions provide opportunities for learning, sharing, and professional development. WFTGA Trainers are especially encouraged to attend as part of their Continuous Professional Development. Sessions are recorded for later viewing, and […]
VIS #12 Tour Design | Autumn 2022
The WFTGA Virtual Information Sessions are a series of interactive 90-minute Zoom sessions featuring training tasters and panel discussions. Open to all WFTGA members, these sessions provide opportunities for learning, sharing, and professional development. WFTGA Trainers are especially encouraged to attend as part of their Continuous Professional Development. Sessions are recorded for later viewing, and […]
Virtual General Assembly – October 2025
Dear Members, Trainers and Colleagues, On behalf of the Executive Board (ExBo) of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA), I invite you to join our Extraordinary Virtual General Assembly, to be held online as an essential step towards ensuring the continued functionality and stability of our Federation. Over the past year, the ExBo […]
ExBo Meeting October 2025
ExBo Meeting September 2025
ExBo Meeting August 2025
ExBo Meeting July 2025
ExBo Meeting June 2025
ExBo Meeting May 2025
ExBo Meeting March 2025
ExBo Meeting February 2025
World Standards Day – Code of Guiding Practice
Shape our Standards based on the UN SDG hosted by the WFTGA Training Committee It has become a tradition for WFTGA to hold an event on this day and stand of for standards. This year, as part of the revision on the WFTGA Code of Guiding Practice, you will have your chance not only to […]