The Tourist Guide Profession Loses Two Champions
It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely death of two dear friends and colleagues Annie Passot Tomianka (France): Founder of the Fédération Nationale des Guides Interprétes et Conférenciers (FNGIC 1981) and 30 years on the Executive Board of Fédération Européene de Guides (FEG), also two years its President. She has been a […]
WFTGA celebrates 30th Anniversary in Prague
The World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations was founded in 1985. Founder members Johann Szegö, Rune Lemon, Bertha Maria Major and Felicitas Wressnig (current President) were joined by Past Presidents Titina Loizides, Deborah Androus, Ruby Roy and Rosalind Newlands at the 16th WFTGA International Convention in Prague, Czech Repbuplic to celebrate 30 years with more […]
Czech Embassy Hosts DC Guild Guides as a Prelude to Prague
Czech Embassy Hosts DC Guild Guides as a Prelude to Prague: Prague Prep Jan 8 2015
WFTGA Sponsor Mrs Edmee Pistis Leventis awarded the OBE
Cypriot national Edmee Pistis Leventis has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the New Year Honours list for services to Arts Philanthropy. Mrs Leventis, born in Paphos in 1945, is a full time voluntary worker, in addition to being the former Chairwoman – and present member – of […]
WFTGA International Convention 2017: Bidders Announced
WFTGA International Convention 2017 Bids Denmark Iran Singapore The Association of Authorized Guides. Iran Federation of Tourist Guide Association Society of Tourist Guides Singapore Copenhagen Teheran Singapore Cool Copenhagen Iran: A World With No Borders Tourist Guides – The Human Interface Monday 23rd – Friday 27th January Saturday 28th January- Wednesday 1st February […]
First NATGA Guides Conference: Tirana, Albania
First Conference of Tourist Guides of Albania. So far there is no law for Tourist Guides in Albania, but tourism has grown by outstanding 28% last year! The National Association of Tourist Guides in Albania– NATGA ( member of WFTGA ), is aiming to start professional trainings as soon as a new law on qualification […]
World Committee on Tourism Ethics Praises Initiatives on Accessible Tourism
The fourteenth meeting of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics meeting in Rome, Italy (17-18 November 2014) commended the efforts of UNWTO and its partners to advance Accessible Tourism for All. The Committee firmly supported the “Montreal Declaration – A World for All”, the outcome document of the recent World Summit on Destinations for All, […]
First WFTGA Training Courses in Singapore
WFTGA Train the Trainer Courses have been delivered in Singapore with Lead International Trainers Viola Lewis and Ivana Curuvija and International Trainer Jean Wang
WFTGA Training News: Cooperation with UNESCO and UNWTO
WFTGA Lead International Trainer Iris Barry has delivered the following courses: Barbados UNESCO Site Trainers in October 2014 UNWTO/Punjab Heritage Tourism Promotion Board Guides October 2014
WFTGA International Convention Prague 2015: Latest News
Latest News From Prague: Newsletter_Jun_2014
Nadia Battani and Terry Quitevis: Sad News
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of two of our colleagues. Nadia was a former Vice President of APTG Montreal and her untimely death has shocked her colleagues around the world Terry was the long term president of MULTAGAP our new members in the Philippines . we express our condolences to […]
Prague Convention Early Registration Extended to 20 September
The WFTGA Executive Board and the 2015 Prague organising committee have come upon unexpected and exceptional opportunities for the 2015 convention and they need a little extra time to develop and incorporate these recently presented ideas. This is good news for all, since many members could also use a little extra time to complete their […]
WFTGA Cruise Guide Training: Czech Republic – January 31 2015
Cruise Guide Training During Post Tour at WFTGA Convention WFTGA Cruise Training Cruise 2015
WFTGA Train the Trainer Course Cyprus: November 3-14 2014
Cyprus Train the Trainer Brochure 2014: WFTGA Cyprus Training Brochure 2014 Final
International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP): Green Growth Seminar
International Coalition Tourism Partners (ITCP) is organizing its first Seminar on Green Growth end of August 2014. For further information and registration see the links http://www.greengrowth.travel http://www.greengrowth2050.com www.ictp.travel
Today we are all Malaysians: Statement by Chairman of ICTP
“The World travel and tourism industry must come together and take leadership after the Malaysia Airlines (MH17) incident.” This is the opinion voiced by Juergen Thomas Steinmetz, Chairman of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP). He said today: “On behalf of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP), our prayers are with the families […]
Rena Michaelidou: Lifelong Honorary President Cyprus Tourist Guides Association: Sad News
We regret to announce the death of our dear colleague Rena Michaelidou, who passed away last week. The funeral was attended by many Cypriot guides who were there to say the last goodbye to our beloved friend and colleague, and give their condolences to her grieving husband, her three sons and family. Titina read […]
Call For Improved Tourist Guide Training As New WFTGA International Training Centre Opens in Sabah
WFTGA President Felicitas Wressnig opened the WFTGA International Training Centre at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. In her opening speech Ms Wressnig called for better tourist guide training in the region. http://www.theborneopost.com/2014/04/09/call-for-better-guide-training-to-promote-sabah/ The first Hands On Tourist Guide and Train the Trainer Courses were attended by participants from Hong Kong, India, Poland, Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand.
Commonwealth Games Glasgow 14 Tours
Scottish Tourist Guides have developed new tours for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow http://www.scotsman.com/news/glasgow-2014-is-much-more-than-two-weeks-of-sport-1-3348557
International Tourist Guide Day 2014
DEAR MEMBERS, COLLEAGUES, FRIENDS of WFTGA: It is the 25th year we celebrate International Tourist Guide Day around the world and many volunteer for a major celebration in order to promote the profession of the “Area Specific Interpreter”. Many organize guided tours for free: more than 40 cities in Germany offer special treats (link: http://www.germany.travel/en/news/news_detail-156929.html ); […]
ASEAN Tourist Guide Skills to be upgraded to WFTGA Standards by 2015
http://www.eturbonews.com/43000/upgraded-skills-tourist-guides-component-asean-tourism-standards
International Handbook on Tourism and Peace: WFTGA Case Study by Past President Rosalind Newlands
WFTGA Case Study in South Caucuses Article by Rosalind Newlands. The book launch was attended by WFTGA President Felicitas Wressnig Order copies of Handbook from office@drava.at International Handbook on Tourism and Peace launched by UNWTO and the Government of Austria Providing a unique overview of tourism as a tool in peace building and reconciliation […]
WFTGA Training Courses: Sabah Malaysia
First WFTGA Training Course in Iran
WFTGA Lead International Trainer Ivana Curuvija and WFTGA International Trainer Houri Nazaretian ran a WFTGA Hands on Tourist Guide Training Course in Iran in December 2013.
WFTGA International Convention: Prague: Czech Republic – January 2015
16th WFTGA Convention will be held in Prague Czech Republic in January 2015. Please find attached:- more information: www.wftga2015.org
Latest WFTGA Training at the University of Cyprus, Nicosia
The latest WFTGA Train the Trainer Course took place in Nicosia Cyprus in November 2013 led by WFTGA Lead International Trainer Viola Lewis
Seasonal Greetings from the Executive Board of WFTGA
To all our members and friends, to qualified Tourist Guides around the world: the Executive Board of WFTGA wishes Peace and Health, Happiness and Prosperity for the Year 2014!
WFTGA Convention 2015: Sponsorship Opportunities
The 16th WFTGA Convention will take place in Prague in January 2015. There are many opportunities for marketing and sponsorship during the Convention. For enquiries please contact Stanislav Voleman, the Convention Coordinator and Host. Click Here For Details of how you can become involved
Union of International Associations Survey 2013 Published
WFTGA is a member of the Union of International Associations for details of their latest survey please check http://www.uia.org/publications/meetings-survey/2013
Area Representatives Appointed for 2013-2015
All the 2013-2015 Area Representative appointments have been completed. Most of our Area Representatives have resumed their duties and are already active in promoting the WFTGA aims and goals. Their contribution and volunteer work is much appreciated by the ExBo and all WFTGA Members. Take a moment to wholeheartly thank them all and wish […]
Cyprus Training Courses 2013:Last Chance to Book
The 2013 WFTGA Train the Trainer (TtT) and the International Train the Trainer (ITtT) courses are scheduled to be held at the WFTGA Cyprus International Training Center, in cooperation with the University of Cyprus. Training Courses will be held between 9-23 November, 2013. More information: Course Promotion Cyprus 2013
2013 Conference Delegates create Macau Declaration
A proposal by Member Association Delegates to the 15th WFTGA International Tourist Guide Conference in Macau resulted in the creation of a document to circulate amongst tourist guides, tourism authorities, and those who hire tourist guides. A Committee of Delegates to the General Assembly drafted the Macau Declaration, which was then agreed by a unanimous […]
WFTGA: Member of UNWTO
The Executive Council of UNWTO agreed at its 90th session in Mombassa, Kenya on 19-21st June 2011 to admit the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations to Affiliate Membership. ” It is with great satisfaction that we welcome the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) and all of its employees to the World Tourism Organization. […]
Train the Trainer Course 2012: WFTGA International Training Centre Cyprus
TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE: WFTGA International Training Centre: Cyprus The latest WFTGA Train the Trainer Course in Cyprus took place from May 20th 2012 – June 2nd 2012. Participants came from Australia, Austria, Cyprus, Greece, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore,Thailand , United Arab Emirates and Ukraine. Thanks are also due for the generous sponsorship offered by […]
WFTGA President in Central America
Rosalind Newlands (WFTGA President) visited tourist guides in Central America during a cruise on Cunard ship Queen Victoria. She had a meeting with members of the Costa Rica Tourist Guides Association in Puntarenas and then joined a tour with local guide Davide. Puntarenas (Sandy Point) is a centre for Ecotourism which is very advanced – with […]
International Tourist Guide Day 2013
International Tourist Guide Day is being celebrated all over the world. The day is an opportunity for tourist guides to show their local communities what they do. For more information contact info@wftga.org
WFTGA Training 2013
CENTRE OF CONTINUING ASSESSMENT AND EDUCATION at UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS together with UNIVERSITY of CYPRUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH UNIT (ARU) and WFTGA announce TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE November 11th – 22nd, 2013 Nicosia, Cyprus Perhaps You: Would like to work as a tourist guide trainer? Would like to improve the standards of tourist guiding in […]
4th UN Alliance of Civilizations Forum, Doha Qatar: WFTGA President Official Speaker
WFTGA President Rosalind Newlands was an official speaker at the 4th UNAOC Forum in Doha Qatar on Sunday 11th December 2011. Rosalind was part of the official UNWTO Delegation which led a workshop entitled Tourism & Travel: Celbrating Diversiy, Linking Cultures and Promoting Dialogue Between Civilizations. Rosalind emphasised the importance of Tourist Guides as a […]
WFTGA HOT Course in Serbia
WFTGA International Lead Trainer Mary Kemp Clarke and WFTGA International Trainer Ivana Curuvija are delivering the first WFTGA HOT Course in Novi Sad Serbia.
WFTGA Training 2011
WFTGA worked in partnership with UNWTO and the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (An Organisation of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India) to deliver practical tourist guide training for new guides in Amristar Punjab India in May/June 2011 WFTGA Trainers also ran courses in Armenia, Georgia, Greece, Serbia and Tanzania during 2011.
WFTGA Training in Greece
The First WFTGA Train the Trainer course was held in Thessaloniki for members of the PanHellenic Tourist Guides Association in November 2011.
Training in Zanzibar
WFTGA Lead International Trainer Mary Kemp Clarke led a Train the Trainer Course for tourist guides from Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania in October 2011.
Training in Abu Dhabi
Jenny Oulton WFTGA Senior Trainer is conducting a further two Hands On Guiding Workshops in Abu Dhabi in November 2006. WFTGA Vice President Rosalind Newlands was invited by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority to advise on the development of a full guide training course for the United Arab Emirates and to be present at the […]
Home › Publications › News › EN 15565 2008 Standard for the Training and Qualification of Tourist Guides…
WFTGA supports EN15565 2008, Training and Qualification of Tourist Guides in Europe and EN 13809 2003 which became ENISO 18513 2003 was adopted by WFTGA the 10th Convention, Dunblane, Scotland 2003 Tourist Guide: A person who guides visitors in the language of their choice and interprets the cultural and natural heritage of an area which […]
International Tourist Guide Day February 21st… Every year!!!
ITGD in Abu Dhabi A Must for Local Citizens and Local Tourism and Travel Industry Partners. Get to Know the Professional Tourist Guides and Your Ambassadors to the world! February 21st. an initiative of WFTGA, the International Tourist Guide Day is held on 21st February each year. In 1990, Mrs. Titina Loizides, president of the […]
WFTGA President Visits India
WFTGA President Rosalind Newlands was welcomed to India by P Asoka President of the Tourist Guides Federation of India. Rosalind was interviewed for the Hindu Newspaper while holidaying on board Swan Hellenic’s MV Minerva
The 14th WFTGA Convention, Tallinn Estonia: Culture as a Unifying Guide
Tallinn Guide Association welcomed more than 200 members from 42 countries to the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations Convention in 2011 in Tallinn! The Convention was supported by UNESCO with the keynote speaker M. Herve Barre from UNESCO HQ. Pre and Post Tours took place in South Estonia, Latvia and St Petersburg.
Guides Training Program in Armenia
Guide Training and Partnership Development for Tourism Associations October 26. The continuing successful cooperation between the Competitive Armenian Private Sector Project (CAPS) and the the USAID-funded Human and Institutional Capacity Development project implemented by AED resulted in another jointly-organized project – the Guides Training Program. The seven-day training during the period of October 24-31 for […]
Ruby Roy President of WFTGA addresses tourist guides in Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates of Tourist Guides (UAEFTG) were able through the experience and the knowledge of the WFTGA President to solve some pending issues and get some very good recommendation on how to proceed. On 4th of September they will announce the formation of UAEFTG with the support of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority. Abu Dhabi […]
Hands On Tourist Guiding in the United Arab Emirates
We are pleased to announce that a group of 16 guides are currently undergoing Hands On Tourist Guiding in the United Arab Emerites with WFTGA Trainer Jenny Oulton assisted by Jasem Zaiton from Dubai who recently took part in our Train the Trainer Course in Cyprus. There are 12 nationalities on the course which is […]
