Our Voice
WFTGA Statements
When the guiding profession needs a voice, WFTGA speaks. Here you find our official statements — on crises and conflicts, on the rights and safety of tourist guides, and on the future of responsible tourism. Every statement is issued on behalf of 90 member associations and 200,000 professional tourist guides worldwide.
Sebastian Frankenberger
President, WFTGA
Our Statements Are Yours to Use
Every WFTGA statement is written to be put to work. Whether you represent an association or guide on the ground, you are warmly invited to take our words and make them travel further.
Circulate
Share each statement with your members as a professional reference or operational guideline for their daily work.
Make It Your Own
Adapt, translate or reword any statement and publish it as your own association's position — a mention of WFTGA is appreciated, but never required.
Advocate
Use our statements for lobbying and advocacy with local authorities, institutions and the press — speaking with the weight of 200,000 tourist guides behind you.
Share Your Impact
Have you published a local version of a statement, or received media coverage as a result? Send us a link, report or press article — we will gladly feature your work on our website, with your name and association credited.
Local publications
Your association's adapted version of a WFTGA statement.
Press coverage
Articles, interviews or broadcasts sparked by a statement.
Advocacy wins
Results achieved with local stakeholders or institutions.
Suggest the Next Statement
We are always looking for new topics — and for member voices. If you have an idea, or would like to draft a short statement yourself, we would love to hear from you and include your expertise in a future release.
Healing Happens in the Encounter — Why Tourist Guides Are Europe’s Untapped Health Resource
A New Voice in the Health Tourism Conversation The Overlooked Health Partners Whilst Europe debates the future of health tourism
Recognising Tourist Guiding as a Profession
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Women Guiding the World – Recognise, Respect and Support Female Tourist Guides
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) recognises and celebrates the vital
Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Our Responsibility as Tourist Guides
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Statement on Iran: Solidarity with Tourist Guides and Our Ethical Responsibility
The World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) is following the current situation in Iran with deep concern. Our thoughts
Tourist Guides and War
By Amir Hossein Masoudi, National Trainer, World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) In light of the ongoing war in
WFTGA Statement on Heat Warnings: Professional Responsibility Begins with Self-Care
As heatwaves across Europe intensify, our responsibility as tourist guides grows – not just toward our guests, but also toward
“Free Tours” in Focus: A Fair Dialogue on Quality, Professionalism and Sustainable Practices
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When Silence Becomes a Lie: Queer History as an Opportunity for City Tours
Tour guides are more than navigators – they decide which stories survive. It’s high time that queer history finds its
Tourist Guides as Catalysts for the Sustainable Development Goals
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