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 […]
Recording Day 1
Online Roundtables
During the WFTGA International Convention in Japan, all participants are invited to take part in a series of moderated Global Round Tables, which will be held both on-site and online to ensure inclusive participation from our worldwide guiding community. Ten key themes—identified throughout the past year during the Global Networking Forums—will form the basis of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Virtual Volunteer Appreciation Day
✨ Honoring the Spirit of Volunteerism ✨ THEME: Global Karaoke On 19 December at 5:00 PM CET, we will hold our annual Virtual Volunteer Appreciation (ViVA) Day, dedicated to recognizing the commitment of our 19 Area Representatives. Their generous contribution of time, expertise, and leadership has strengthened our association and ensured that members and colleagues […]
POSTPONED … TD Tutorial – trainer website profile
This event has been POSTPONED and will take place at a later date. Your Trainer Representative invites you to a tutorial … Dimitria will take you through the process of gaining access to the internal part of the website where you can up-date your trainer profile listing on the website. Being an active part of the […]
CPD session – Tourist guides and online tour booking platforms
Webinar for Convention 2028 Bidders
We warmly invite all interested Member Associations to join our upcoming webinar on Wednesday, 24 July at 13:00 CET, dedicated to the bidding process for the WFTGA Convention 2028. We are currently revising the entire bidding framework with the aim of making it more streamlined, transparent, and supportive. Key updates will include: A more professional […]
CANCELLED – CPD: Heritage Interpretation – Kraków, Poland
This event was cancelled due to lack of registrations. However, we are exploring barriers to attendance and will certainly continue to bring these CPD events to you. Keep watching our website. WFTGA is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) training, certified by Interpret Europe. The course is […]
CPD: ABC of Online Guided Tours
Step into the digital world of guiding with our 60-minute CPD session “ABC of OGT (Online Guided Tours)”. Designed for tourist guides eager to expand their skills into the virtual realm, this session offers practical guidance on how to deliver engaging and professional online tours. Led by experienced trainers, the workshop covers key elements such […]
CPD: How to design gourmet and food tours
Today on World Food Day, join our session to discover the art of creating unforgettable gastronomic experiences in our 90-minute CPD session “How to Design Gourmet and Food Tours”, led by expert trainers Helga Sturzenegger and Hussein Dehghan. This interactive online workshop will guide participants through the essential tools and considerations for planning and leading […]
CPD: Sustainable Tourism Trends – too little too late?
Join us for an engaging 60-minute online CPD session, where we tackle the hot topic of sustainability in tourism. As we speak more and more destinations are reaching the ‘irritation stage’ in their tourism development curve and the work of tourist guides is becoming more and more challenging. Is it too late to make a […]
CPD: Chat GPT for Tourist Guides: Speak the Language of AI, Stay Ahead of the Game
ChatGPT for Tourist Guides: Speak the Language of AI, Stay Ahead of the Game Key Features of ChatGPT for Tourist Guides: – Compose Engaging Content: Craft compelling stories, formulate pertinent questions, and meticulously plan itineraries using ChatGPT. – Real-Time Object and Landmark Identification: Gain the ability to pinpoint objects and landmarks with unparalleled precision. – […]
Registration Launch – WFTGA Convention 2026 in Fukuoka
Join us live for the official launch of the registration for the 21st WFTGA Convention in Fukuoka, Japan! During this interactive session, we will: Reveal the theme and structure of the Convention Present the Host Committee and why Fukuoka is an unforgettable destination Give you a first look at the Pre- and Post-Convention tours Explain how to register and how to apply as a […]
CPD: Practical Tips for Effective Communication in Tourist Guiding
Dimitria Papadopoulou (WFTGA Lead International Trainer) This workshop is part of our 2025 series of Continuous Professional Development ‘Stay Ahead, Stay Informed, Stay Inspired’ and will introduce tourist guides to the basic principles for successful communication when they are guiding groups. The participants will learn not only how to structure their message but mainly […]
Global Networking Forum- Hosted by WFTGA Area Representatives Team Asia
DO NOT MISS our next Global Networking Forum this month! We are offering YOU, our valued members across the world, opportunities to connect online and discuss relevant topics relating to our profession. Our MAY gathering will be hosted by Hussein Dehghan, WFTGA Area Representative. This is an exciting opportunity to connect and network with the […]
Global Networking Forum – Africa
: – Our next Global Networking Forum hosted by Team Africa (their final round) is coming up next month. Don’t miss this one! Date: Friday, 15 August 2025 Location: Online! All welcome. The is to connect with fellow guides and industry professionals; exchange best practices, ideas, and insights; and participate in critical and engaging discussions […]