News
Here we regularly publish public news about our association. In the members' area you will find the newsletters for our members' associations, tourist guides and trainers.
Sebastian Frankenberger Highlights Ethical Responsibility of Tour Guides in an Era of Misinformation and Populism
Yesterday, Sebastian Frankenberger, president of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations, addressed a group of DC tour guides at the George Washington School of Business on the Ethical Responsibility of Tourist Guides in the Age of Alternative Truths and
Tourist Guiding During Turbulent Times – Maria Rastvorova (WFTGA National Trainer)
I am feeling very proud and professionally happy about the start of the New 2025 year with the online session l initiated, moderated and co-organised as Mariia Rastvorova_(WFTGA National Tourist Guide Trainer for Ukraine) with a great support of Mateusz
2025 Sabah Trainer Convention – Keynote Speakers announced
Only three weeks to go to our inaugural WFTGA Trainer Convention in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The convention theme is Sustainable Training without Borders. We are delighted to announce three prestigious keynote speakers who will address this theme during the
SNATTI – Guias de Portugal Certification & Quality Tests for National and Regional Tourist Guides
SNATTI – Guias de Portugal is pleased to announce that, from January 13 to February 5, the Certification and Quality Tests for National and Regional Tourist Guides will take place. These tests represent a crucial milestone in promoting professionalism and excellence
WFTGA Cyprus International Training Centre hosts 2 successful courses
(Report by Demetra Argyrou Viguier, WFTGA Lead International Trainer) The WFTGA “Train the Trainer” and “International Train the Trainer” Courses, held in Cyprus in November 2024, have successfully concluded, marking an important milestone in the professional development of tourist guides
WFTGA Convention 2026 Japan | NEWSLETTER 2
My name is Miz and I am the President of Team Japan K-iTG. Thank you to the many people who submitted their Intention Surveys. We have received many comments from many people across the globe that they would like to
Happy Holidays!
As we approach the close of 2024 and look forward to an exciting 2025, I am filled with gratitude for the immense support we have received throughout this journey. Together, we have laid the groundwork for many of the ideas
WFTGA Office Closure
The WFTGA Volunteers will be taking a well deserved break for the festive season from 20 December 2024 to 06 January 2025. During this period, our office will be unavailable, and responses to emails and other communications may be delayed.
2025 WFTGA Trainer Convention – register now
We are thrilled to invite all WFTGA Trainers to join the first ever Trainer Convention, hosted by the Sabah Tourist Guide Association. Let’s get together for a global gathering dedicated to advancing excellence in tourist guide training while embracing sustainability and
Strengthening Global Ties: Maricar Donato’s Visit to SLINT GL in Sri Lanka
On December 3, 2024, WFTGA Global Brand Ambassador Maricar Donato had the privilege of visiting the Sri Lanka Institute of National Tourist Guide Lecturers (SLINT GL), a Full Member of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA). The visit
WFTGA Executive Board Meets with Cyprus Deputy Minister of Tourism
The Executive Board (WxBo) of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) held a productive meeting with the Deputy Minister of Tourism of Cyprus, Mr. Kostas Koumis, on Monday, November 25, 2024. The meeting, conducted in a constructive and
WFTGA President delivers Keynote at FEG Meeting
The President of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA), Sebastian Frankenberger, had the honour of addressing the Federation of European Tourist Guide Associations (FEG) during their annual meeting on the historic island of Rhodes. The event brought together
WFTGA ExBo member meet with colleagues from the Sabah Tourist Guide Association
During her family vacation in Sabah Malaysia, WFTGA ExBo member and appointed secretary Ivana Ćuruvija, had a chance to meet with colleagues from the Sabah Tourist Guide Association. Ivana and her family were privileged to be guided by WFTGA International Trainer Roger
History of the Yerevan International Training Center
The history of the Yerevan International Training Center began in 2014 when at the Ministry of Economy of Armenia the WFTGA President Felicitas Wressnig and Lia Bakhshinyan, President of the Armenian Guides Guild (AGG), signed the document that stated the
WFTGA Convention 2026 Japan | NEWSLETTER 1
Join us for the first EVER international convention of tourist guides in Japan. We look forward to the opportunity to introduce Fukuoka to the international participants and tourist guides of the WFTGA. Become “Fukuoka ambassadors” while we showcase our local
The WFTGA 21st Tourist Guide Convention 2026 website is now live!
The WFTGA 21st Tourist Guide Convention 2026 website is now live! During the coming weeks and months we will be adding further information. convention.wftga.org Save the date: Main Convention: 9th to 13th February 2026 Pre Programme: 5th to 8th
Three HOT Courses in Almaty
With the sponsorship support of Almaty Tourism Department, WFTGA delivered 2 HOT (Hands on Tourist Guiding) courses in Almaty, with the 3rd one to follow. The team of Lead International Trainers, including Gennadiy Chudnovets, Jean Wang and Ivana Ćuruvija, was
Launch of Social Media Campaign – Training Thursday
We are live with Training Thursday – a snappy, eye-catching introduction to you, our WFTGA Trainers on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instragram. How can you feature: update your Trainer Profile on the website e-mail us a high resolution qualify photograph of
Strategic Partnership to Support Culinary Tourism Industry Growth
The World Food Travel Association (WFTA) and the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) are thrilled to announce the relaunch of their strategic partnership, focusing on the training and certification of culinary tourist guides and tour directors. This collaboration
Save the date: 1st WFTGA Trainer Convention
We are excited to announce the launch of a biennial interim conference that will take place between the WFTGA Conventions. We are pleased to share that the Tourist Guide Association of Malaysia, Sabah, has made a wonderful offer to host
Train the Trainer Course – Applications now OPEN
Are you ready to refresh your guiding skills and upgrade to become a WFTGA Trainer? We are again offering a 14-day in-person Train the Trainer Course at our International Training Centre in beautiful Cyprus, from 17 Nov to 01 Dec
Liaison between Training Committee and Area Reps
On 05 Aug the TC will meet the Area Reps to gain more insight into each other’s roles and to strengthen co-operation and communication. To make this happen the Training Committee has appointed its member Hussein Dehghan as permanent liaison
Historic Participation for “Empowering African Tourist Guides: Collaborative Strategies for Success”
We are delighted to announce that the upcoming virtual event, “Empowering African Tourist Guides: Collaborative Strategies for Success,” has garnered unprecedented interest, with over 330 participants registered. This significant turnout reflects the growing recognition of the vital role tourist guides
Host Committee official Kick-Off
Thanks to the last WFTGA Convention in Siracusa, “Team Japan” for inviting WFTGA 2026 Convention has been smoothly converted into the Host Committee. We had a kick-off session at K-iTG Annual Assembly with 90 attendees of professional guides, travel agencies
11th National Tour Guides Convention and 2nd Philippine Tour Guides Conference and Caravan
The 11th National Tour Guides Convention and 2nd Philippine Tour Guides Conference and Caravanheld last June 9-11, 2024 at Summit Hotel, Tacloban City was a beautiful experience attended by more than 200 Tour guides from different organization nationwide. The MULATGAP,
Meet the Board – June 2024
Tea Chats are back, and we’ve given them a fresh twist! Introducing “Meet the Board” Chats-a super casual, once-a-month online hangout where you can chat with board members about anything you want. Mark your calendars for our first get-together: Date:
Ready is the Guide training (educational) Film “Land of Bay(s) / Cool Land”
An educational (training) film “Land of Bay(s) / Cool Land” about Lahemaa National Park and historical Lahemaa tour guiding. (Subtitles in English). Length: 28.26. In the film, Marek Vahula, the lifelong famous guide of Lahemaa National Park exemplifies his approx.
Social Media Campaigns
Members’ Monday We are restarting this popular social media event on Instagram and facebook. Every Monday one Association Member will be highlighted. For this, we need material from you! Keeping it short and simple will help. It should boost impact
Area Representatives of the WFTGA get going
Liaisons between the WFTGA Board and WFTGA’s membership Our Area Representatives are appointed by the Executive Board to act as liaison between the Board and WFTGA’s membership. This is to encourage new membership and assist with the formation of Tourist
Meet the WFTGA Training Committee 2024 – 2026
WFTGA is dedicated to the promotion of high standards of training and ethics within the [tourist guide] profession (WFTGA Constitution, Article 2). Hence, we have a team of qualified and dedicated trainers, called the Training Division. The day-to-day training-related activities
