2011 – Tallinn, Estonia
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] The 14th WFTGA Convention took place in Tallinn Estonia from 30th January to 3rd February 2011. The Convention was attended by 200 guides from 42 countries. The theme for the Convention was CULTURE – A UNIFYING GUIDE. The keynote speaker was M. Herve Barre from UNESCO HQ. In 2011 Tallinn will be the European […]
2009 – Bali, Indonesia
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] This WFTGA Convention of promised unparalleled opportunities for delegates and individual guides to exchange views and information. Country–representatives were able to form small or regional groups to address their own needs and requests, and to provide advice and solutions to problems encountered. As for individual tourist guides, they were able to learn new […]
2007 – Cairo, Egypt
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The very successful 12th WFTGA Convention in Cairo Egypt ended on 26th January, Followed by a Post Tour cruise on the Nile. The Convention was attended by more than 180 participants from 37 countries and speakers included Mr Hisham Zaazou from WTO and Dr Fadel F Soliman from Bridges Foundation. [/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”4655,4656,4657,4658,4659,4660,4661,4662,4663,4664,4665,4666,4667,4668,4669,4670,4671,4672,4673,4674,4677,4678,4679,4680,4681,4682,4683,4684,4685,4686,4687,4688,4689,4690,4691,4692,4693,4694,4695,4696,4697,4698,4699,4700,4701,4702″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
2005 – Melbourne, Austrailia
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] One of the fundemental reasons the WFTGA was founded was to combat unqualified guiding worldwide. The WFTGA was successful in having Amateurguides.com website removed, which were promoting unqualifed guides. However, after discussions with the webmaster and explaining things clearly the webmaster decided to start another website and this time work with the WFTGA. […]
2003 – Dunblane, Scotland
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] The Convention was a big success and congratulations are due to all the members of STGA who worked long and hard and came up with so many wonderful ideas. The final dinner at Stirling Castle was a truly inspiring occasion and much appreciated by all participants. We should particularly thank Ros Newlands and […]
2001 – Nicosia, Cyprus
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Originally scheduled to take place in Israel, the 9th World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) Convention was held in Nicosia, Cyprus, from 28 January to 2 February 2001. Under the theme of “The 21st Century: Guiding for Peace” the Convention attracted participants from eighteen countries. The Convention was organised and hosted by […]
1997 – Montréal, Canada
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] 20-24 January 1997: The 7th WFTGA International Convention In 1997, the APGT hosted the 7th World Federation Tourist Guide Associations Convention in Montréal. The APGT and its members offered a tour in celebration and thanks, for the sponsors of the international convention as well as a night out for all the volunteer members […]
1989 – Nicosia, Cyprus
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Jane Orde Scholarship
Applications for the 19th WFTGA Convention Scholarship will open in July 2021. Applicants must be practising Tourist Guides, who are active in their own tourist guides association, and who come from countries in the World Bank Tiers 3, 4 or 5. The list of eligible countries can be found on the Membership Section of this […]
Executive Board
ExBo Executive Board The day-to-day running of the World Federation is the responsibility of the volunteer Executive Board whose members are elected by delegates of the member countries for a two- year period at each Convention. To take a position on the Executive Board one has to know that such a position means complete involvement, dedication […]
About WFTGA
1987 Welcome to WFTGA The home of Global Tourist Guide Associations The WFTGA’s main purpose is to promote, market and ensure that tourist guides are recognised as the ambassadors of a region. They are the first and sometimes the only representation of the population a visitor will meet. WFTGA offers services to our members but […]
Contact
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Int. Training Centres
Cyprus The benefit of International Training Centres WFTGA can send trainers to you for in-house courses anywhere in the world. Alternatively, individual guides may apply to attend training courses at WFTGA International Training Centres (ITC). Kick-start and multiplier effect Not everyone can afford in-house courses and thus has the option of sending participants to […]
Training
courses and trainers Professional Training The WFTGA has delivered specifically designed courses for tourist guides and trainers of tourist guides across the world since 1996. These courses have been arranged at the request of various agencies including the UN Tourism (previously UNWTO), UNESCO and Ministries related to tourism as well as our member tourist guides […]
Qualification
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A professional Tourist Guide is a person who has completed the relevant training in their given city and/or country. Should you wish to become a Tourist Guide, ensure that you meet the required qualification as per your city and country. In some countries it is law and is a regulated industry. Refer to your […]
International Tourist Guide Day
ITGD Every Year on 21st February To celebrate the skills of professional tourist guides in their localities the WFTGA initiated the ITGD – the International Tourist Guides Day – on or near the 21st February every year. This commemorates the day when the WFTGA was formed and since the 1990s, guide associations have offered free […]
Setting up an Association
Need Help? What procedure should be followed Guidelines for professional tourist guides wishing to found an association. This document is also useful for associations already established but needing directions for developing their association. Procedure A small group of Guides with the initiative to set up an Association should first have informal meetings with simplified procedures […]
Constitution
ARTICLE 1: NAME The name of the organization shall be “World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA)”, (referred to in this document as “the Federation”) ARTICLE 2: DEFINITION The World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations shall be a non-profit-making professional organization dedicated to the promotion of high standards of training and ethics within the profession. […]
Area Representatives
the local contact to WFTGA Area Representatives Are appointed by the Executive Board to act as liaison between the Biard and it’s membership. This is to encourage new membership and assist with the formation of Tourist Guide Associations where no Associations exist. Both Executive Board Members and Area Representatives are active professional tourist guides. They […]
Cultour Card
A symbol of professional recognition for qualified tourist guides worldwide What is the WFTGA Cultour Card? The cultour card is a personalised benefit card issued by the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA). It is designed exclusively for professional tourist guides who are part of our global network, either through a WFTGA member association […]
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