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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.
WFTGA International Convention Prague 2015: Latest News
Latest News From Prague: Newsletter_Jun_2014
Nadia Battani and Terry Quitevis: Sad News
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of two of our colleagues. Nadia was a former Vice President of APTG Montreal and her untimely death has shocked her colleagues around the world Terry was the long term
Prague Convention Early Registration Extended to 20 September
The WFTGA Executive Board and the 2015 Prague organising committee have come upon unexpected and exceptional opportunities for the 2015 convention and they need a little extra time to develop and incorporate these recently presented ideas. This is good news
WFTGA Cruise Guide Training: Czech Republic – January 31 2015
Cruise Guide Training During Post Tour at WFTGA Convention WFTGA Cruise Training Cruise 2015
WFTGA Train the Trainer Course Cyprus: November 3-14 2014
Cyprus Train the Trainer Brochure 2014: WFTGA Cyprus Training Brochure 2014 Final
International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP): Green Growth Seminar
International Coalition Tourism Partners (ITCP) is organizing its first Seminar on Green Growth end of August 2014. For further information and registration see the links http://www.greengrowth.travel http://www.greengrowth2050.com www.ictp.travel
Today we are all Malaysians: Statement by Chairman of ICTP
“The World travel and tourism industry must come together and take leadership after the Malaysia Airlines (MH17) incident.” This is the opinion voiced by Juergen Thomas Steinmetz, Chairman of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP). He said today: “On
Rena Michaelidou: Lifelong Honorary President Cyprus Tourist Guides Association: Sad News
We regret to announce the death of our dear colleague Rena Michaelidou, who passed away last week. The funeral was attended by many Cypriot guides who were there to say the last goodbye to our beloved friend and colleague,
Call For Improved Tourist Guide Training As New WFTGA International Training Centre Opens in Sabah
WFTGA President Felicitas Wressnig opened the WFTGA International Training Centre at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. In her opening speech Ms Wressnig called for better tourist guide training in the region. http://www.theborneopost.com/2014/04/09/call-for-better-guide-training-to-promote-sabah/ The first Hands On Tourist Guide and Train the Trainer
Commonwealth Games Glasgow 14 Tours
Scottish Tourist Guides have developed new tours for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow http://www.scotsman.com/news/glasgow-2014-is-much-more-than-two-weeks-of-sport-1-3348557
International Tourist Guide Day 2014
DEAR MEMBERS, COLLEAGUES, FRIENDS of WFTGA: It is the 25th year we celebrate International Tourist Guide Day around the world and many volunteer for a major celebration in order to promote the profession of the “Area Specific Interpreter”. Many organize
ASEAN Tourist Guide Skills to be upgraded to WFTGA Standards by 2015
http://www.eturbonews.com/43000/upgraded-skills-tourist-guides-component-asean-tourism-standards
International Handbook on Tourism and Peace: WFTGA Case Study by Past President Rosalind Newlands
WFTGA Case Study in South Caucuses Article by Rosalind Newlands. The book launch was attended by WFTGA President Felicitas Wressnig Order copies of Handbook from [email protected] International Handbook on Tourism and Peace launched by UNWTO and the Government of
First WFTGA Training Course in Iran
WFTGA Lead International Trainer Ivana Curuvija and WFTGA International Trainer Houri Nazaretian ran a WFTGA Hands on Tourist Guide Training Course in Iran in December 2013.
WFTGA International Convention: Prague: Czech Republic – January 2015
16th WFTGA Convention will be held in Prague Czech Republic in January 2015. Please find attached:- more information: www.wftga2015.org
Latest WFTGA Training at the University of Cyprus, Nicosia
The latest WFTGA Train the Trainer Course took place in Nicosia Cyprus in November 2013 led by WFTGA Lead International Trainer Viola Lewis
Seasonal Greetings from the Executive Board of WFTGA
To all our members and friends, to qualified Tourist Guides around the world: the Executive Board of WFTGA wishes Peace and Health, Happiness and Prosperity for the Year 2014!
WFTGA Convention 2015: Sponsorship Opportunities
The 16th WFTGA Convention will take place in Prague in January 2015. There are many opportunities for marketing and sponsorship during the Convention. For enquiries please contact Stanislav Voleman, the Convention Coordinator and Host. Click Here For Details of how you can
Union of International Associations Survey 2013 Published
WFTGA is a member of the Union of International Associations for details of their latest survey please check http://www.uia.org/publications/meetings-survey/2013
Area Representatives Appointed for 2013-2015
All the 2013-2015 Area Representative appointments have been completed. Most of our Area Representatives have resumed their duties and are already active in promoting the WFTGA aims and goals. Their contribution and volunteer work is much appreciated by the ExBo
Cyprus Training Courses 2013:Last Chance to Book
The 2013 WFTGA Train the Trainer (TtT) and the International Train the Trainer (ITtT) courses are scheduled to be held at the WFTGA Cyprus International Training Center, in cooperation with the University of Cyprus. Training Courses will be held between
2013 Conference Delegates create Macau Declaration
A proposal by Member Association Delegates to the 15th WFTGA International Tourist Guide Conference in Macau resulted in the creation of a document to circulate amongst tourist guides, tourism authorities, and those who hire tourist guides. A Committee of Delegates
WFTGA: Member of UNWTO
The Executive Council of UNWTO agreed at its 90th session in Mombassa, Kenya on 19-21st June 2011 to admit the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations to Affiliate Membership. ” It is with great satisfaction that we welcome the World Federation
Train the Trainer Course 2012: WFTGA International Training Centre Cyprus
TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE: WFTGA International Training Centre: Cyprus The latest WFTGA Train the Trainer Course in Cyprus took place from May 20th 2012 – June 2nd 2012. Participants came from Australia, Austria, Cyprus, Greece, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore,Thailand ,
WFTGA President in Central America
Rosalind Newlands (WFTGA President) visited tourist guides in Central America during a cruise on Cunard ship Queen Victoria. She had a meeting with members of the Costa Rica Tourist Guides Association in Puntarenas and then joined a tour with local
International Tourist Guide Day 2013
International Tourist Guide Day is being celebrated all over the world. The day is an opportunity for tourist guides to show their local communities what they do. For more information contact [email protected]
WFTGA Training 2013
CENTRE OF CONTINUING ASSESSMENT AND EDUCATION at UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS together with UNIVERSITY of CYPRUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH UNIT (ARU) and WFTGA announce TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE November 11th – 22nd, 2013 Nicosia, Cyprus Perhaps You: Would like to work
4th UN Alliance of Civilizations Forum, Doha Qatar: WFTGA President Official Speaker
WFTGA President Rosalind Newlands was an official speaker at the 4th UNAOC Forum in Doha Qatar on Sunday 11th December 2011. Rosalind was part of the official UNWTO Delegation which led a workshop entitled Tourism & Travel: Celbrating Diversiy, Linking
WFTGA HOT Course in Serbia
WFTGA International Lead Trainer Mary Kemp Clarke and WFTGA International Trainer Ivana Curuvija are delivering the first WFTGA HOT Course in Novi Sad Serbia.
