Area Representative Barbara Dimas at Institute of Australian Tour Guides Annual General Meeting
News from Barbara Dimas, Area Representative (North America, Caribbean, Oceania): “I was contacted by Fran Cane and Sofi Lidgren of the Institute of Australian Tour Guides (IATG) to present at their Annual General Meeting on August 18, 2026 6pm Sydney time. After some discussion, it was agreed that I would record my presentation just in […]
WFTGA at the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington DC Trade Show & Job Fair
On September 9, 2026, the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington DC held their annual Trade Show & Job Fair at Arlington County Library. Representing the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA), Global Brand Ambassador Maricar Donato had the pleasure of meeting professional and new guides, sharing what WFTGA stands for, and introducing […]
When Sushi Meets Ceviche: A Celebration of Friendship in Washington, D.C.
Japanese and Peruvian traditions meet around a community table as tourist guides celebrate friendship, culture and the journey toward Peru 2028 On September 3, 2026, approximately 30 tourist guides gathered in a Peruvian backyard in the Washington, D.C. area to welcome KiTG host organisers Mizu Mizutani and Hilo Hanano for an evening of food, culture […]
Ethiopian Tourist Guides Professional Association General Assembly
On September 5, 2026, the Ethiopian Tourist Guides Professional Association held their annual General Assembly. From ETGPA President Ashenafi Sileshi: “The General Assembly was opened with a very caring message of the President of the Association Ato Ashenafi Sileshi; then the 2025/26 (2018 E.C.) budget year annual activity and financial report with the one-year plan […]
News from the Ethiopian Tourist Guides Professional Association
The Ethiopian Tourist Guides Professional Association concludes its 2018 E.C. fiscal year’s capacity-building and standard-setting programme on specialised training topics in Geosites, Geotourism & Geoparks. The event took place on July 30th, 2026 CE in Addis Ababa. The training was initiated by the Association’s Training and Education Department and made possible through the dedicated efforts […]
FGASA Announces Safari Guide of the Year 2026
Thornybush’s Sarah Barratt crowned Safari Guide of the Year 2026 Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger 24 June 2026 After five days of intense competition, exceptional guiding and unforgettable wildlife experiences, Sarah Barratt of Thornybush Game Lodge has been crowned Safari Guide of the Year (SGOTY) 2026, while Otto Scribante of Singita was named runner-up. […]
Blue Badge Tourist Guide Mark King Honoured with an MBE for Services to Tourism
From the official Institute of Tourist Guiding press release, June 23, 2026: In 1949, The Daily Telegraph advertised a new professional guide training course with the memorable headline: ‘Register to beat spivs and touts.’ The aim was simple but powerful: to ensure visitors received “the truth and nothing but the truth.” That vision became reality […]