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Virtual Members Meetings May 2022

Dear Members We have a new round of . If you have not received your invitation please email [email protected] The All important dates are below.  All times are Central European Time (Vienna) Schedule 10th May Tuesday at 09:15hrs South East Asia and Oceania 11th May Wednesday at 16:15hrs North and South America 12th May Thursday […]

In-person WFTGA Training Courses are back

After a break of 2 years we are delighted to again offer in-person training courses at the WFTGA International Training Centre in Cyprus.  Train the Trainer Course – 13 to 27 Nov 2022 International Train the Trainer Course – 13 to 27 Nov 2022 (fully subscribed) departure on Mon 28 Nov 2022 The Train the […]

Join us for our hybrid convention in Madrid or online!

You are invited! 7th – 10th February 2022 The WFTGA invite you to join us at the 2022 Hybrid Convention. We look forward to seeing you either in person at our Hub in Madrid, Spain, or virtually! Please, see the programme and registration at our convention website. We are looking forward to seeing you again!

2024 Convention Bidding Countries and Associations announced!

The WFTGA Executive Board and Convention Team are pleased to announce the list of 2024 Bidding countries and Associations. We were extremely impressed with the high quality of the submissions. Having received an unprecedented amount of submissions to host the WFTGA 2024 Convention we will be featuring an elimination round towards the end of November […]

14 OCTOBER – WORLD STANDARDS DAY

“Shared vision for a better world ~ We want a world that is better, fairer and more sustainable. A world that can be enjoyed today and protected for future generations. The Sustainable Development Goals SDGs) represent a shared vision for peace and prosperity, for people and the planet. Every SDG is a call for action, […]

Meet us at the WTM London 2021

Welcome to the World Travel Market We bring the travel industry together through world leading events, content and digital tools, which make it easier for you to find personal and business opportunities and do more effective business. We support the growth of your business and the global travel industry by facilitating new connections and lasting […]

Training Handbook for Silk Road Heritage Guides

They are here! The printed copies of the Training Handbook for Silk Road Heritage Guides have arrived in the WFTGA library. First published in 2016, UNESCO and WFTGA set out to produce a revised and extended edition of this popular handbook, which is used in tourist guide training throughout Central Asia. The global pandemic meant […]

WFTGA Tree – World Environment Day

Around the world the tourist guide community is mindful of World Environment Day – not only on one day, but every day. How do Tourist Guides contribute to the protection of our natural environment? How do we engage in a beneficial way with local communities? Is it possible to earn a living in the tourism […]

FOOD TRAVEL TALK!

Access the recording here: https://youtu.be/116v6Qa2XLQ To find our more about the online course visit: https://members.worldfoodtravel.org/courses/culinary-tourist-guide-certification/ WFTGA Tourist Guide members receive a discount! Contact us to find out more [email protected]

The strong comeback case for hard-hit tourist guides

For tourist guides who have been able to hang on to their jobs, grasp new trends, and buff up on technology, the time to shine is near as travel starts to rebound. Sadly, that’s a smaller group. — Raini Hamdi While tourist guides are among the most decimated professional ranks in tourism during the pandemic, they […]