Area-Rep Meeting November
1) General Welcome and Apologies a) Housekeeping b) Apologies from Emma and Sarah 2) WFTGA Membership & Admin Updates- Sonya/Cristina a) Status of Membership: b) Hongkong c) Bhutan d) India Individual member (Lalchha Meiwahl) e) Chengmai f) North Macedonia g) Admin support- 26 Sept minutes on G drive 3. General WFTGA Updates a) Association Journeys […]
Training Committee Meeting October
Priority items will include: CPD proposal by MT Details HD’s role as TC Area Rep liaison Up-date on TD liaison by DAV Up-date on Cyprus Courses by VL Financial year end (training) by SB Kindly add any other items you wish to discuss.
ExBo Meeting about WorkingGroups
Training Committee Meeting September 2024
informal online trainer gathering
Join your Trainer Representative – Demetra Argyrou Viguier. Come and join me for our next informal online trainer gathering on Friday 06 September at 18:00 CET / Vienna time. Let’s talk about the Olympic Games. We will continue to share stories and customs. Wishing you well until we meet (again). Meanwhile you can reach me […]
Area Rep Meeting September
be sure to bring your definition and Message of ☮️ Peace to celebrate World Tourism Day 2024*
1st WFTGA Trainer Convention: “Sustainable Training Without Borders”
Join Us for the 1st WFTGA Trainer Convention: “Sustainable Training Without Borders” 17–21 February 2025 | Sabah, Malaysia We are thrilled to invite you to the inaugural WFTGA Trainer Convention, a global gathering dedicated to advancing excellence in tourist guide training while embracing sustainability and innovation. Why Attend? Engaging Plenary Sessions: Explore topics such as […]
ExBo Meeting September 2024
ExBo Meeting August 2024
Training Committee Meeting July 2024 – 3
Area Reps meet the Training Committee
Thank you for giving the Training Committee the opportunity to meet with the Area Reps to introduce ourselves and for a short briefing and Q&A session with a view of strengthening our co-operation. After the meeting every Area Rep should be feeling more confident in introducing WFTGA Training offers and signposting to the TC. Please […]
Training Committee Meeting July 2024 – 2
Training Committee Meeting July 2024
Area Rep Meeting July 2024
ITtT Briefing Session
Not many LITs have delivered the ITtT Course and may be asked to do so in future. We are herewith offering a briefing / info session allowing you to look behind the scenes of this course and hear from trainers and trainees as well as to ask your questions. This course, like all our courses, […]
Spotlight on Strategy – let’s get going
Our first idea storm session will take place on Wednesday 24 July from 18.00 to 19.00 CET / Vienna time. In order to avoid repetition and considering the nature of the session, we kindly ask you to arrive on time. We will be using the WFTGA zoom package, which now automatically records the meeting and […]
Area Reps: Team Africa
Financial Overview (Exbo + Financial Committee)
Meeting of President Emeritus
General Assembly 2024 – Extra-ordinary meeting Part 2
General Assembly 2024 – Extra-ordinary meeting Part 1
Training Division Meeting 2024 – Part 2
Closing of professional day – Alushca Ritchie
Interested in hearing from the Professionals and leaders in the industry? Join us for this day of high profile and informative Speakers.
How to create an impactful online presence and stand out from the competition – Dragan Kovacevic
The global pandemic changed the game. It negatively affected many industries and even left many without work. Only the ones willing to adapt and find their spot in the online world continue to grow and find their ways to succeed. With limited resources, only a smart Internet marketing strategy can make you competitive.
How you can leverage e-commerce tools like Shopify to start your own business – Janice Sousa
Janice has 15+ years as a Tour Operator & Guide. She recently launched Indie, a software built to help small operators and Guides launch their own business. Work for yourself leading the tours you have always led and rebuild your business with more control over your margin and distribution.
Smart whisper systems from Guiding- Group – Urlich Berger
With a vast amount of experience Ulrich will share his views on moving forward post pandemic and explore some new technology options available to tourist guides. Ulrich joins as as a follow up from our Virtual conference held in early 2021.
Passion for the Planet – Chantal Cooke
Chantal Cooke is an award-winning environmental journalist and broadcaster – turned PR guru. Chantal is on the Board for WFTA where her particular focus is on sustainability and planet-friendly food.
Using culinary tourism in driving recovery in our destinations – Erik Wolf
Executive Director and Founder – World Food Travel Association
Working with partners – a success story – Monica Figuerola
Our colleagues from CEFAPIT, Juan Ignacio will introduce their partner Monica Figuerola, Head of International Business Development. Monica will discuss the interesting agreement that has formed between the Tourist Guide Association and the Hospitality program of the Hospital Quiron for visitors to Spain.
Ethical Storytelling – Tara Todras-Whitehill
Tara Todras-Whitehill will continue with a second part to her presentation from the Educational Day. Be sure to join to catch her tips and thought provoking content.
How to drive and ensure Legacy – David Noack Perez and Lesley Williams
Join David Noack Perez from the Madrid Convention Bureau and Lesley Williams, Managing Director at the Best Cities Global Alliance as they present a case on Associations and members working closely with destinations and partners to ensure Legacy.
Welcome address – Adolfo Reyes WTTC
Adolfo Reyes, Head of Membership and Associations from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) will open our Professional Day.