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A. Shikaumi Shrine & Seawater Desalination Center

Discover the historical connection between ancient sea worship and responsible marine resource management. Learn how advanced technology is securing fresh water supplies for the region’s rapidly growing population.

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 […]

Chat GPT for Tourist Guides

In a world where digital tools are becoming travel companions, tourist guides must evolve. This dynamic workshop introduces ChatGPT not just as a technology, but as a new language — a language of creativity, adaptability, and smart storytelling. This hands-on session explores how AI can amplify your voice, elevate storytelling, and streamline your professional workflow. […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]