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!
World Food Travel Day /
Each year, we dedicate one day, April 18, to spotlight how and why we travel to experience the world’s unique culinary cultures. Show your support and join one of the fastest-growing movements. Spotlight how and why we travel to experience the world’s unique culinary cultures. Tourist Guides promoting culinary culture. https://www.worldfoodtravel.org/world-food-travel-day
World Water Day / Be the change
Tourist Guides are the Hummingbirds of tourism
Global Tea Chat / hosted by the WFTGA President
International Tourist Guide Day
The year 2023 lies ahead of us, and on the 21st of February, we will again be celebrating International Tourist Guide Day – the day we celebrate and showcase our profession as Tourist Guides. This is a day that was set in motion in 1989 at the 3rd WFTGA Convention in Nicosia, Cyprus. Since then, […]
mini-VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2023
The virtual conference is coming up this month and will be free of charge to attend. On 21st and 22nd February we will talk about current influences on tourism, the International Tourist Guide Day and about the WFTGA conference of 2024 in Siracusa respectively. Guest Speaker: Prof Valerie Higgins Sustainable tourism and how we can […]
Journey 2020
This was an opportunity for our WFTGA Member Associations to share their challenges, achievements/success stories and activities during the 2020 pandemic year. The WFTGA Executive Board introduced a variety of our Association Members over the course of three days. The WFTGA members showed strength, innovation, shared their solutions and put forward some interesting country presentations. We […]
Associations Journey 2022
This is an opportunity for our WFTGA Association Members to share their challenges and success stories following the unprecedented time we have faced this year. 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. It will be an opportunity […]
35th Birthday
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6912″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text] In 1985 the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations came into existence and held its first convention. Formal registration as a NPO followed in 1987 after the second convention in Vienna, Austria. In December 2020 we are celebrating 35 years of the WFTGA by capturing your memories and paying tribute to […]
Virtual Conference 2021
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WFTGA Virtual Members Meetings – May 2022
Dear Members We have a new round of Virtual Members Meetings. If you have not received your invitation please email membership@wftga.org 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 […]
