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World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations. (WFTGA)

WFTGA is the global forum for professional tourist guides worldwide. http://www.wftga.org WFTGA consists of:
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WFTGA, the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations, is a not for profit, non political organisation which brings together professional tourist guides and encourages standards in guiding around the world. WFTGA is recognized as an NGO by UNESCO, is an affiliate member of UNWTO, and is consulted by committees dealing with European standards (CEN) and International standards (ISO). Full Membe

rs (professional Tourist Guide Associations)
2. Individual Members (where no association exists or where no association is a member of the WFTGA)
3. Affiliate Member (tourism related bodies)

Active since 1985, today the WFTGA represents Tourist Guides from over 100 countries, encouraging the qualification of Tourist Guides in accordance with the adopted Definition (ISO 18513 /CEN 13908:2003) of a Tourist Guide: A Tourist Guide is a person who guides visitors in the language of their choice and interprets the cultural and natural heritage of an area, which person normally possesses an area-specific qualification usually issued and/or recognised by the appropriate authority. The WFTGA is delivering specifically designed courses for tourist guides and trainers of tourist guides and has done so at the request of various agencies including the UNWTO, UNESCO, GIZ and Ministries related to tourism as well as our member tourist guides associations, since 1996. Throughout 2020 the WFTGA Training Division explored opportunities for learning in the virtual environment and, as a contingency, is currently offering some of their courses as a blended version with an online component in preparation for the practical training. WFTGA accredits tourist guide training courses in accordance and compliance with the European Standard EN 15565:2008 ‘Tourism Services – Requirement for the provision of professional tourist guide training and qualification programmes’. This standard stipulates that guiding skills, and contextualised area-specific knowledge are delivered simultaneously both theoretically and practically.

24/08/2026

/ 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 / Let's say hello to our tourist guide family in Denmark! Featuring: The Association of Qualified Tourist Guides in Denmark 🇩🇰 Turistførerforeningen ✨️

They are passionate, enthusiastic and ready to assist when you're visiting Denmark!

"Since 1994, all our guides have had to obtain the Guide Diploma from Roskilde University to become a member. We have been studying history, cross cultural communication, tour design and of course contemporary Denmark.

Apart from our training and the experience we gain from guiding diverse tours every day, each guide comes to the association with previous work qualifications. We are teachers, actors, historians, lawyers, journalists, archeologists… We even have a farmer. And an opera singer.

Many of our members pursue their passions in winter time and when one says that it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert, it is given that guides.dk presents you to experts in a vast array of areas. To name a few: Beer, botany, cabaret-singing, marathons, porcelain, ramparts, runes, shipping. This list could get very long, so just ask your guide."

There's so much information and beautiful photos available on their website, please go have a look!

Find out more here: 🌐 https://guides.dk/

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24/08/2026

We're waving hello 👋 to all our members across the globe and wishing you all a wonderful week of guiding, making those precious memories! 🌍

Please remember to keep an eye on our website for news and events updates as well as lots of useful information and our contact details. Also, don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter. See the sign up link below.

📧 https://wftga.org/services/newsletter-signup/

21/08/2026

/ In the News from South Africa 🇿🇦

South African Tourist Guides are being offered fully funded Mandarin language training to better serve the growing Chinese tourism market.

An exciting opportunity for guides to expand their skills, strengthen visitor experiences and open doors to new market opportunities.

Read the full story: https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/tourist-guides-urged-apply-mandarin-training-deadline-nears

20/08/2026

🌌 LET’S TALK ASTRO TOURISM

As astro tourism continues to grow, we’re seeing more opportunities for tourist guides to take visitors beyond the usual sights and into the night sky.

So, here’s our question for tourist guides:

𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬?𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐝𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐬𝐤𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞?

Tell us in the comments 👇

19/08/2026

Every tour is more than an itinerary. It is an opportunity to spark curiosity, create meaningful connections, and leave visitors with a deeper appreciation for the places, people, and cultures they encounter.

As professional Tourist Guides, the stories we share today often become the memories travellers carry for a lifetime.

Here's to inspiring curiosity, one journey at a time.

18/08/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠?

Join WFTGA for “Game On the Road”, a practical CPD session exploring how gamification can bring challenges, quests, storytelling, clues and playful decision-making into your tours.

Learn how to keep visitors involved while still protecting the history, authenticity and professionalism that make great guiding.

🎮 26 August 2026
💻 Online (Please register to view the event time in your local time zone)

Ready to add a new dimension to your guiding? Register now: https://wftga.org/events/game-on-the-road-gamification-strategies-for-world-class-tourist-guides/

17/08/2026

/ 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 - 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐎𝐄 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 /

The NOE Vienna Guides is the Association of Licensed Tourist Guides for Lower Austria, representing state certified Austria Guides who are passionate about sharing the country's rich history, culture, and heritage. Through professional training and a commitment to excellence, its members provide high quality guided experiences in more than 30 languages across Austria.

As a valued Full Member of the WFTGA, NOE Vienna Guides is part of our global community of professional tourist guide associations, working together to promote excellence in guiding worldwide.

To learn more about the association, explore their member directory, or connect with their guides, visit https://www.noe-vienna-guides.at/en/.

NOE Vienna Guides

14/08/2026

/ Feel Good Friday / TOURIST GUIDES: What truly brings you Joy? 🌸 Are you making time enough to get close to what sparks joy in you? Just checking in with you! Make it a priority...

As Tourist Guides working with people most of the time, we have to find places and opportunities to recharge our 'human batteries'. 😀🔋

What is your favourite way to recharge? It can be anything from taking a nap, reading a book, matching a movie, or spending time outdoors. Share in the comments below.

13/08/2026

REPOST from The New York Times: 📰📸☀️

"The first total solar eclipse in decades in Europe swept across the continent on Wednesday, turning day to dark across several countries as crowds watched from hilltops, coastlines and other open spaces.

The eclipse began its progression in Russia, sending its shadow over the Arctic Ocean. It then moved to Iceland and Spain, where crowds gathered in Castrillo de la Reina in the north chanted, “Now, now, now!” In London, people clustered in the streets for a partial eclipse."

Photos by Christian Hartmann/Reuters; Dan Kitwood/Getty Images; Daniele Solavaggione/LaPresse, via ; Jaime Reina/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images; Marco Di Marco/; Alberto Saiz/; Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via ; Ina Fassbender/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images; Miguel Medina/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images; and Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

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13/08/2026

Tourist guides! 📣🌍 Have you ever wondered why it is necessary to set up an Association in your country or guiding region?

Ninety member associations started exactly where you may be at this point, considering the way forward. Whether you are a handful of licensed guides with an idea or an established group seeking structure, the WFTGA walks you through every step - and stays at your side long after the founding meeting.

✅ ️Step-by-step guidance from first meeting to legal registration
✅️ Model documents, so you never start from a blank page
✅️ Digital infrastructure built once - for every association
✅️ A global network of 200,000 professional tourist guides behind you

An association turns individual voices into one profession. Find out what our 90 member associations gained by organising.

Visit our website for details:
https://wftga.org/services/setting-up-an-association/

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