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.
“Tourism in Iran Set to Rise”: Guardian Newspaper Article
The following article appeared in the Guardian Newspaper in the UK http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2015/jul/17/tourism-to-iran-rise-sharply-nuclear-deal-vienna
The Tourist Guide Profession Loses Two Champions
It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely death of two dear friends and colleagues Annie Passot Tomianka (France): ย Founder of the Fรฉdรฉration Nationale des Guides Interprรฉtes et Confรฉrenciers (FNGIC 1981) and 30 years on the Executive Board
WFTGA celebrates 30th Anniversary in Prague
The World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations was founded in 1985. ย Founder members Johann Szegรถ, Rune Lemon, Bertha Maria Major and Felicitas Wressnig (current President) were joined by Past Presidents Titina Loizides, Deborah Androus, Ruby Roy and Rosalind Newlands at
Czech Embassy Hosts DC Guild Guides as a Prelude to Prague
Czech Embassy Hosts DC Guild Guides as a Prelude to Prague: Prague Prep Jan 8 2015
WFTGA Sponsor Mrs Edmee Pistis Leventis awarded the OBE
Cypriot national Edmee Pistis Leventis has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the New Year Honours list for services to Arts Philanthropy. Mrs Leventis, born in Paphos in 1945, is a full time
WFTGA International Convention 2017: Bidders Announced
WFTGA International Convention 2017 Bids Denmark Iran Singapore The Association of Authorized Guides. Iran Federation of Tourist ย Guide Association Society of Tourist Guides Singapore Copenhagen Teheran Singapore Cool Copenhagen Iran: A World With No Borders Tourist Guides โ
First NATGA Guides Conference: Tirana, Albania
First Conference of Tourist Guides of Albania. So far there is no law for Tourist Guides in Albania, but tourism has grown by outstanding 28% last year! The National Association of Tourist Guides in Albaniaโ NATGA ( member of WFTGA
World Committee on Tourism Ethics Praises Initiatives on Accessible Tourism
The fourteenth meeting of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics meeting in Rome, Italy (17-18 November 2014) commended the efforts of UNWTO and its partners to advance Accessible Tourism for All. The Committee firmly supported the โMontreal Declaration โ A
First WFTGA Training Courses in Singapore
WFTGA Train the Trainer Courses have been delivered in Singapore with Lead International Trainers Viola Lewis and Ivana Curuvija and International Trainer Jean Wang
WFTGA Training News: Cooperation with UNESCO and UNWTO
WFTGA Lead International Trainer Iris Barry has delivered the following courses: Barbados UNESCO Site Trainers in October 2014 UNWTO/Punjab Heritage Tourism Promotion Board Guides October 2014
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. ย Nadia was a former Vice President of APTG Montreal and her untimely death has shocked her colleagues around the worldย 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.ย 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. ย 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. ย 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 Glasgowย 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 โArea Specific Interpreterโ. 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 ย office@drava.at 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:-ย 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. Forย enquiries please contact Stanislav Voleman, the Convention Coordinator and Host. Click Here Forย Details of how you can
