Association Journeys 2024 – Day 2
Association Journeys take place annually. This is an opportunity for our WFTGA Association Members to share their challenges and success stories. Why not use it as a platform to share your goals and projects for the reactivation of Tourism and Tourist Guiding in the coming months.ย It will be an opportunity and environment to inspire, learn, […]
Association Journeys 2024 – Day 1
Association Journeys take place annually. This is an opportunity for our WFTGA Association Members to share their challenges and success stories. Why not use it as a platform to share your goals and projects for the reactivation of Tourism and Tourist Guiding in the coming months.ย It will be an opportunity and environment to inspire, learn, […]
Virtual Volunteer Appreciation Day
This is to inform you all that we are preparing for our Virtual Volunteer Appreciation Day – VIVA 2024 and the theme is Peace Through Guiding – ย Marian is our hostย Endy is our co hostย Important to showcase symbols of peace ย in our guiding by preparing a short video. Endy has sent a […]
Meet the whole board
, โ , ! Join us for an informal and relaxed gathering, perfect for making new connections and rekindling old ones. Don’t miss this chance to network, engage, and enjoy great company.
ExBo strategy meeting
Area Reps Empowering Feedback session
Warm greetings as you prepare for your in-person meetings in sunny Cyprus and begin your important strategic planning for 2025-2026. Attached is an executive summary Iโve prepared to encapsulate our Area Rep activities from March to November 2024. I would like to present this during tomorrowโs meeting, alongside the available Area Representatives who will share […]
Area-Rep Meeting November
1) General Welcome and Apologies a) Housekeeping b) Apologies from Emma and Sarah 2) WFTGA Membership & Admin Updates- Sonya/Cristina a) Status of Membership: b) Hongkong c) Bhutan d) India Individual member (Lalchha Meiwahl) e) Chengmai f) North Macedonia g) Admin support- 26 Sept minutes on G drive 3. General WFTGA Updates a) Association Journeys […]
Empowering Europe Tourist Guides: Collaborative Strategies for Success
Step into a future of growth and innovation! This engaging webinar series, part of the 2024 Forum, is your gateway to forging meaningful partnerships between the Europe tourism professionals and WFTGA Area Representatives: Smaro Touloupa Helga Sturzenegger loannis Kiourtsoglou Sarah Janning-Picker Marian Bilacic Saber Hasan Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to create, share, […]
Training Committee Meeting October
Priority items will include: CPD proposal by MT Details HDโs role as TC Area Rep liaison Up-date on TD liaison by DAV Up-date on Cyprus Courses by VL Financial year end (training) by SB Kindly add any other items you wish to discuss.
ExBo Meeting about WorkingGroups
Empowering Caribbean Tourist Guides: Collaborative Strategies for Success
Step into a future of growth and innovation! This engaging webinar series, part of the 2024 Forum, is your gateway to forging meaningful partnerships between the Americas and Caribbean tourism professionals and WFTGA Area Representatives: Patricia Oviedo Vela Helga Sturzenegger Emma Guest-Consales Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to create, share, and innovate together.
Meet the Board – September 2024
We are delighted to invite you to our next Meet the Board โ a low-threshold offering for all tourist guides! This virtual gathering is open to every guide, regardless of WFTGA membership. Take this opportunity to connect and network with colleagues from around the world. The Meet the Board will be hosted by a member […]
Training Committee Meeting September 2024
informal online trainer gathering
Join your Trainer Representative – Demetra Argyrou Viguier. Come and join me for our next informal online trainer gathering on Friday 06 September at 18:00 CET / Vienna time. Let’s talk about the Olympic Games. We will continue to share stories and customs. Wishing you well until we meet (again). Meanwhile you can reach me […]
Empowering Asia/Oceania Tourist Guides: Collaborative Strategies for Success
Step into a future of growth and innovation! This engaging webinar series, part of the 2024 Forum, is your gateway to forging meaningful partnerships between Asia/Oceania tourism professionals and WFTGA Area Representatives. Donโt miss out on this unique opportunity to create, share, and innovate together. WFTGA REPRESENTATIVES Hussein Dehghan Solnapa Pankong Faisall Razul Erwin […]
Area Rep Meeting September
be sure to bring your definition and Message of โฎ๏ธ Peace to celebrate World Tourism Day 2024*
1st WFTGA Trainer Convention: โSustainable Training Without Bordersโ
Join Us for the 1st WFTGA Trainer Convention: โSustainable Training Without Bordersโ 17โ21 February 2025 | Sabah, Malaysia We are thrilled to invite you to the inaugural WFTGA Trainer Convention, a global gathering dedicated to advancing excellence in tourist guide training while embracing sustainability and innovation. Why Attend? Engaging Plenary Sessions: Explore topics such as […]
ExBo Meeting September 2024
ExBo Meeting August 2024
23rd FEG European Tourist Guide Meeting & Delegates AGM 2024
Welcome to the 23rd FEG European Tourist Guide Meeting & Delegates AGM 2024 All roads lead to Rhodes this year! Dates: Tuesday 19th – Sunday 24th November 2024 Our Dodecanese colleagues, members of the Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation based in Rhodes have designed a special itinerary for us all on their amazing and sunny island. […]
Training Committee Meeting July 2024 – 3
Area Reps meet the Training Committee
Thank you for giving the Training Committee the opportunity to meet with the Area Reps to introduce ourselves and for a short briefing and Q&A session with a view of strengthening our co-operation. After the meeting every Area Rep should be feeling more confident in introducing WFTGA Training offers and signposting to the TC. Please […]
Training Committee Meeting July 2024 – 2
NFTGA Bi-ennial Conference 2025
Welcome to Philadelphia and the 2025 NFTGA Convention January 29th-31st. (With a post tour option on February 1st) Our committee is busy getting amazing speakers to help you, your companies and organizationsโฆโREVOLUTIONIZE YOUR BUSINESSโ Philadelphia is more than a bell, cheesesteaks and the Rocky steps! We are planning to showcase our hidden gems and get […]
Meet the board – August 2024
We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to our upcoming Meet the Board โ an inclusive and welcoming event for all tourist guides! This virtual gathering is designed to be accessible to every guide, whether you are a member of the WFTGA or not. Itโs a wonderful opportunity to connect, share experiences, and network […]
Area Reps Team Africa Preparation
Training Committee Meeting July 2024
Area Rep Meeting July 2024
ITtT Briefing Session
Not many LITs have delivered the ITtT Course and may be asked to do so in future. We are herewith offering a briefing / info session allowing you to look behind the scenes of this course and hear from trainers and trainees as well as to ask your questions. This course, like all our courses, […]
Spotlight on Strategy – let’s get going
Our first idea storm session will take place on Wednesday 24 July from 18.00 to 19.00ย CET / Vienna time. In order to avoid repetition and considering the nature of the session, we kindly ask you to arrive on time. We will be using the WFTGA zoom package, which now automatically records the meeting and […]
Area Reps: Team Africa
Empowering African Tourist Guides: Collaborative Strategies for Success
Join us at the 2024 Forum to foster meaningful collaborations between African tourism partners and our esteemed WFTGA Area Representatives: Endy Assefa Davoud Dehghan Wagih Gamal Kamal Seize this opportunity to connect, share, and innovate.
Financial Overview (Exbo + Financial Committee)
Meeting of President Emeritus
WFTGA Convention 2026
The WFTGA 21st Tourist Guide Convention 2026 website is now live! During the coming weeks and months we will be adding further information.ย convention.wftga.org ย Save the date:ย Main Convention: 9th to 13th February 2026 Pre Programme: 5th to 8th February 2026 Post Programme: 13th to 17th February 2026 Convention 2026 intention survey to attend:ย […]
Meet the Board – July 2024
We are delighted to invite you to our next Meet the Board โ a low-threshold offering for all tourist guides! This virtual gathering is open to every guide, regardless of WFTGA membership. Take this opportunity to connect and network with colleagues from around the world. The Meet the Board will be hosted by a member […]
General Assembly 2024 – Extra-ordinary meeting Part 2
General Assembly 2024 – Extra-ordinary meeting Part 1
Training Division Meeting 2024 – Part 2
Closing of professional day – Alushca Ritchie
Interested in hearing from the Professionals and leaders in the industry? Join us for this day of high profile and informative Speakers.
How to create an impactful online presence and stand out from the competition – Dragan Kovacevic
The global pandemic changed the game. It negatively affected many industries and even left many without work. Only the ones willing to adapt and find their spot in the online world continue to grow and find their ways to succeed. With limited resources, only a smart Internet marketing strategy can make you competitive.
How you can leverage e-commerce tools like Shopify to start your own business – Janice Sousa
Janice has 15+ years as a Tour Operator & Guide. She recently launched Indie, a software built to help small operators and Guides launch their own business. Work for yourself leading the tours you have always led and rebuild your business with more control over your margin and distribution.
Smart whisper systems from Guiding- Group – Urlich Berger
With a vast amount of experience Ulrich will share his views on moving forward post pandemic and explore some new technology options available to tourist guides. Ulrich joins as as a follow up from our Virtual conference held in early 2021.
Passion for the Planet – Chantal Cooke
Chantal Cooke is an award-winning environmental journalist and broadcaster โ turned PR guru. Chantal is on the Board for WFTA where her particular focus is on sustainability and planet-friendly food.
Using culinary tourism in driving recovery in our destinations – Erik Wolf
Executive Director and Founder โ World Food Travel Association
Working with partners โ a success story – Monica Figuerola
Our colleagues from CEFAPIT, Juan Ignacio will introduce their partner Monica Figuerola, Head of International Business Development. Monica will discuss the interesting agreement that has formed between the Tourist Guide Association and the Hospitality program of the Hospital Quiron for visitors to Spain.
Ethical Storytelling – Tara Todras-Whitehill
Tara Todras-Whitehill will continue with a second part to her presentation from the Educational Day. Be sure to join to catch her tips and thought provoking content.
How to drive and ensure Legacy – David Noack Perez and Lesley Williams
Join David Noack Perez from the Madrid Convention Bureau and Lesley Williams, Managing Director at the Best Cities Global Alliance as they present a case on Associations and members working closely with destinations and partners to ensure Legacy.
Welcome address โ Adolfo Reyes WTTC
Adolfo Reyes, Head of Membership and Associations from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) will open our Professional Day.
