Closing Message and Looking Ahead to Peru
Dear colleagues, dear friends, These days in Japan have been intense, vibrant and deeply inspiring. We have discussed, learned and laughed. We have stood together in the crowds before the golden pagoda, and we have shared quiet moments of reflection. Perhaps that is the most beautiful image of this Convention. We were on a journey […]
WFTGA Peace Ceremony in Nagasaki Highlights Ethical Responsibility of Tourist Guides Worldwide
1,000 Paper Cranes and Joint Peace Declaration Frame a Powerful Call for Truth, Context and Professional Integrity Nagasaki, Japan – 2026 During the WFTGA Conference 2026 in Japan, tourist guides from across the globe gathered in Nagasaki for a Peace Ceremony that became one of the most meaningful moments of the entire conference. Throughout […]
Next Steps Following the Bidder Presentations
Dear Participants, What inspiring presentations we enjoyed yesterday – the visual material shared by the bidders truly brought their visions to life. Thank you all for your engagement and the many thoughtful follow-up questions we have since received. We would therefore like to clarify the next steps in the process. Decision-Making Process The final […]
The Opening of the WFTGA Convention 2026 is About to Begin
Dear colleagues, The opening of the WFTGA Convention 2026 is about to begin. We wish all participants travelling to the Convention Centre a safe and pleasant journey. You are also very welcome to join us online via Zoom or YouTube. See you shortly. Kind regards Sebastian Frankenberger President of World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations […]
Links for virtual participation
Dear Convention Participants, Whether you’re joining us in Fukuoka or participating virtually, this Convention brings together our global community of professional tourist guides. To everyone who registered – including those who may have needed to cancel at short notice or found themselves unable to travel to Japan – you remain an essential part of this […]
Raffle – Please Bring a Small Gift from Your Home Region
Dear WFTGA Convention Participants, One of the most cherished traditions of our WFTGA conventions is the generosity of our participants. Once again, we warmly invite you to take part in this spirit by contributing to our WFTGA Raffle. What we kindly ask you to bring In keeping with the spirit of our sustainable convention, we […]
Online Registration Now Open
We are pleased to announce that online registration for the virtual participation in the WFTGA Convention 2026 in Fukuoka, Japan is now open. Join colleagues from across the globe for a full week of inspiration, professional exchange and cultural discovery — live from Japan and accessible wherever you are. 🗓️ Highlights of the Virtual Programme Monday – Opening & […]
Correction: Date of Online Briefing – This Thursday, 22 January
ear Convention Participants, dear colleagues, A quick correction regarding our previous message — we would like to apologise for the confusion. The online briefing will take place this Thursday, 22 January, not in February as previously stated. Convention 2026 – Helpful Information for Participants 🗓 Thursday, 22 January ⏰ 13:00–14:00 CET 💻 Online (the session […]
Participant webinar with helpful information – 22 January, 13:00–14:00 CET
Dear Convention Participants, dear colleagues, 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. Convention 2026 – Helpful Information for Participants 🗓 22 […]
WFTGA 2026 Convention Programme Finalised – Live Walkthrough & Sign-Up Guide (22 December, 1:30 pm CET)
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 of […]