WFTGA Code of Guiding Practice
The professional standard adopted by WFTGA for the conduct of tourist guides worldwide. Required reading on every WFTGA course.
The Art of Guiding
The WFTGA e-book on the craft of tourist guiding, drawing on the experience of WFTGA International Trainers.
Interpreting Our Heritage
The foundational text of heritage interpretation and the source of Tilden’s six principles. Still the starting point for any discussion of interpretation in guiding.
Global Code of Ethics for Tourism
The reference framework for responsible and sustainable tourism, relevant to the professional context in which tourist guides work.
Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice
Background reading on andragogy and adult learning methodology for the Train the Trainer pathway.
EN 15565 — Training and Qualification Programmes for Tourist Guides
The European standard for the training and qualification of tourist guides. Reference point when designing or benchmarking a national training programme.