Meeting of President Emeritus
Meet the Board – July 2024
We are delighted to invite you to our next Meet the Board – 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 – 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 – World Food Travel Association
Working with partners – 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 – Adolfo Reyes WTTC
Adolfo Reyes, Head of Membership and Associations from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) will open our Professional Day.
Training Division Meeting 2024 – Part 1
Preparation Meeting for Training Devision Meeting 2024
Training Division Meeting 2022
Bidding Country Presentations
Welcome Session
Closing Dinner
General Assembly 2024 – Part 3+4
General Assembly 2024 – Part 1 + 2
General Assembly 2022 – Part 1
General Assembly 2022 – Part 2
General Assembly 2022 – Part 3 + Bidding Country Q&A
ExBo Meeting – June 2024
ExBo Meeting – Financial Overview
ExBo Meeting – Discussion Working Groups
Closing Session
Gala Dinner
Streamed Guided Tour: Archeological Park Siracusa
Plenary Session
Opening Ceremony
Welcome Ceremony
Area-Reps Meeting March 2024
Area-Reps Meeting May 2024
Trainer get-together
An Invitation from your Trainer Representative – Demetra Argyrou Viguier Let’s meet on the longest day of the year! Demetra is inviting you for a friendly get-together chat. Join the meeting any time you wish. No need to register in advance. Let us make a toast to our e-meeting gathering by, each one of us, bringing […]
Meet the Board – June 2024
We are delighted to invite you to our next Teachat – 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. This time, our host and conversation partner will be ExBo member James […]
The Evolution of Group Travel: Bridging the Generation Gap
Group travel is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by the contrasting preferences of younger vs. older generations. This webinar examines the changing dynamics of group travel, focusing on the needs and expectations of different age groups as well as new technologies. In this exciting episode, we have gathered renowned industry experts to share their insights and […]
INTERNATIONAL TOURIST GUIDE DAY 2024
On the 21st of February each year we celebrate the occasion of International Tourist Guide Day. This is a day dedicated to the profession of Tourist Guiding and affords us the opportunity to highlight and showcase this profession on the global stage. This is a day that was set in motion in 1989 at the 3rd […]
Association Journeys December 2023 – Part 4
Join us for the Association Journeys as we hear from colleagues who will share their challenges and success stories of the last year. Has your Association signed up? We have a couple of slots left – email: virtual@wftga.org Use the links below to join us! 08 December 2023 Start time 14:00 CET/Vienna https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83877749942?pwd=TkNSYmdvR1VtM0ZjMVVRc281MFZUZz09
WFTGA Convention 2024
The family meeting of tourist guides with around 450 participants from over 60 countries. Save the dates Pre Tour 18-21 January 2024 Main Convention 21 – 26 January Post Tour 26 – 29 January check: https://convention.wftga.org
Association Journeys December 2023 – Part 3
Join us for the Association Journeys as we hear from colleagues who will share their challenges and success stories of the last year. Has your Association signed up? We have a couple of slots left – email: virtual@wftga.org Use the links below to join us! 07 December 2023 Start time 08:00 CET/Vienna https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85275794962?pwd=a1dDSWh2RHI3NVVWemNMb2pxdkxsQT09
Association Journeys December 2023 – Part 2
Join us for the Association Journeys as we hear from colleagues who will share their challenges and success stories of the last year. Has your Association signed up? We have a couple of slots left – email: virtual@wftga.org Use the links below to join us! 06 December 2023 Start time 15:30 CET/Vienna https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83155213411?pwd=YmtsbU0wNUtjbzFFWTM5L0Q0RGNyUT09
Association Journeys December 2023 – Part 1
Join us for the Association Journeys as we hear from colleagues who will share their challenges and success stories of the last year. Has your Association signed up? We have a couple of slots left – email: virtual@wftga.org Use the links below to join us! 05 December 2023 Start time mid-day, 12:00 CET/Vienna https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88670422869?pwd=S1htUnBkbkcrZlZxckU2TkN2MG1Vdz09
International Tea Day
Global Tea Chat
International museum day
WFTGA highlighting the Cultour Card and its benefits
Luxembourg city tourism day
WFTGA participating in promoting the tourist guide sector
International Mother earth day
For this International Mother Earth Day, let’s remind ourselves – more than ever – that we need a shift to a more sustainable economy that works for both people and the planet. Let’s promote harmony with nature and the Earth. Join the global movement to restore our world!
