Affiliate partners of the guiding profession
WFTGA has fully renewed its Affiliate Partnership Programme: clearer benefits, regular exchange and closer involvement with the Executive Board, for organisations that want to build meaningful, long-term collaborations with professional tourist guides worldwide.
Our affiliate partners
Organisations that support professional tourist guiding around the world.
Welcome, Local & Traveler
Our Affiliate Member Local & Traveler (Tallinn, Estonia) is now live on the web, iOS and Android: a digital travel marketplace built around the vision of “a friend in every city”. For professional tourist guides it is an additional channel to present their expertise and connect with travellers who want personalised experiences.
What partners receive
Access to a global network, professional expertise and exclusive visibility channels.
Visibility and recognition
- Listing on the WFTGA website with your company profile and link
- Use of the official WFTGA Affiliate Partner logo
- Inclusion in the monthly WFTGA newsletter, reaching over 90 guiding associations in 50+ countries, representing nearly 200,000 tourist guides
Collaboration
- Joint webinars, online presentations and thematic sessions
- Invitations to contribute keynotes, workshops or demonstrations at the WFTGA Convention
- Showcase innovative solutions, products or research relevant to tourist guiding
Professional support
- Regular exchange meetings with the WFTGA Executive Board
- Professional feedback, industry insights and sparring on tourism and guiding topics
- Support with surveys, testing phases and pilot projects involving active tourist guides
For app developers and tech providers
- Review of business models for alignment with WFTGA values and guiding ethics
- Product testing and structured feedback by practising professional tourist guides
- Networking with associations, stakeholders and potential business partners
- Selective recommendations to guides and associations, only when high quality and real added value are ensured
Partnerships flourish when they create mutual value. Our renewed Affiliate Programme is built on collaboration, credibility and our shared commitment to supporting high-quality guiding worldwide.WFTGA Executive Board
Annual partnership fee
The fee depends on the type of your organisation.
| Type of organisation | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| App developers, portals, technology providers | €2,500 |
| DMOs and official bodies | €1,500 |
| Training institutes | €1,000 |
| Tour agencies | €500 |
| Shops, restaurants and other partners | €200 |
How to become a partner
Organisations submit an application to the WFTGA Executive Board. Every application is reviewed carefully to ensure alignment with WFTGA values and professional standards.
The Executive Board approves or declines applications within one month of submission, a transparent and timely process for all prospective partners.
Questions? Write to membership@wftga.org.
Apply for Affiliate Partnership
Complete the form below. Our Executive Board reviews all applications.
Part of the guiding world already?
Associations and individual guides have their own membership categories.