World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA)

Just to remind you to look up from time to time and find a different perspective! What an absolutely stunning image. Do you love photography? Do you incorporate it into your client tours? In what ways can we find fresh inspiration for how we capture moments, architecture, people, and historical landmarks? Share your tips! 🎥✨️📸 REPOST from @baytal.fann "The wonders of the universe in Persian Islamic architecture…" Images credit @ghasem.baneshi #BaytAlFann #IslamicArt #MuslimCulture #Heaven #Jannah #Sky #Iran #travel

𝗪𝗙𝗧𝗚𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗙𝘂𝗸𝘂𝗼𝗸𝗮, 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘞𝘍𝘛𝘎𝘈 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴! Just another quick reminder: 🌍👇 Please see the information below along with a link to our WFTGA Convention 2026 intention-to-attend survey. We kindly ask you to assist our convention hosts by completing the following 2-minute survey, which includes questions to help with their preparations and planning. 𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒆: 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏! https://lnkd.in/g9FCahSD #JapanWFTGA2026 #WFTGA #WFTGAmembers #WFTGAFamily

WFTGA EXBO members ON THE MOVE. News Snippet: During her recent family vacation in Sabah, Malaysia, WFTGA ExBo member and appointed secretary Ivana Ćuruvija, had the opportunity to meet with colleagues from the Sabah Tourist Guide Association. Ivana and her family were privileged to be guided by WFTGA International Trainer Roger Rajah, the President of STGA, and WFTGA National Trainer, the Vice President of STGA, Grace Leong, learning about the great cultural heritage and natural treasures of Sabah, Borneo. Over the dinner hosted by STGA, Ivana talked with Roger, Grace and Rachel Yee, the treasurer of STGA, about guiding issues in Sabah and also about the future plans of the association, including the Trainers' Convention planned for February 2025. The WFTGA Secretary, together with Roger and Grace, also met with the CEO of the Sabah Tourism Board, Mr Julinus Jeffery Jimit, using the opportunity to talk about STGA future projects and the necessity of the support they need from the STB. "Sabah, Malaysia made an impression on me and my family, together with the amazing culture and preserved nature. We enjoyed our stay tasting different foods and immersing ourselves in various experiences. Travel to remember!" Pictured in the office photo, in order from left to right: Mrs Noor Amy Alak, Mr Julinus Jeffery Jimit the CEO of STB, Mr Roger Rajah the President of STGA and WFTGA International Trainer, Mrs Grace Leong the Vice President of STGA and WFTGA National Trainer, Mrs Ivana Ćuruvija WFTGA ExBo member and appointed Secretary, and Mr Miloš Ćuruvija from the Serbian National Tourist Guide Association. (Apologies for photo quality. Shared as received.) #WFTGA #WFTGAmembers #touristguides #SABAH #STGA #Malaysia #WFTGAExBo #WFTGAFamily

Just in case you missed our series a few months ago, focusing on our WFTGA AREA REPRESENTATIVES, we're sharing details again so that you can see who they are! From Europe to Asia, Africa to the Americas, our WFTGA Area Representatives have been the cornerstone of unity and progress. Their dedication and tireless efforts have forged connections, empowered communities, and elevated our profession worldwide. We celebrate their unwavering commitment and the profound impact they've made and will make on the WFTGA. Thank you for leading the way towards a brighter future for guiding! Find out more on our website and contact your Area Representative for assistance: https://lnkd.in/dbMPgW2V #WFTGA #WFTGAfamily #WFTGAmembers #wftgatouristguides #AreaRepresentatives

Tourist Guides - if you have a few minutes to spare, please offer your insights and participate in below survey. We're sharing the link forwarded to us by Associate Professor Dr. Murat Nazli from Turkey. 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘫𝘰𝘣𝘴: "Dear Participant, This study aims to understand and analyze the digital influence on the jobs of tourist guides and how they respond to the digital changes after the COVID-19 period. The research will be used for academic purposes only. Your identity information is not needed. Thank you for the time and effort you spend on the short questions." Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Nazli, Vocational School, Izmir University of Economics, Turkey https://lnkd.in/dFDtGV_d

Here we go - last week of August! The year is flying past and we need to grab hold of every opportunity to make the most of what's left of 2024. We wish all our members around the world a fantastic new week. Say hello in the comments below. Where are you guiding this week? #WFTGA #touristguides #MondayMotivation

/ 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗪𝗙𝗧𝗚𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗙𝘂𝗸𝘂𝗼𝗸𝗮, 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 / Attention all WFTGA Members: Please see the information below along with a link to our Convention 2026 intention-to-attend survey. We kindly ask you to assist our hosts by completing the following 2-minute survey, which includes questions to help with their preparations and planning. **𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒆:** 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏! https://lnkd.in/g9FCahSD #JapanWFTGA2026 #WFTGA #WFTGAmembers #WFTGAFamily

"In every Tourist Guide's heart lies the power to turn a simple visit into a life-changing experience.” - WFTGA In this brief quote, we find a profound truth about our profession: the incredible impact we have on the lives of those who visit our destinations. Let's embrace this power and make every journey unforgettable. 🌍✨ #WFTGA #WFTGAmembers #WFTGAfamily #WFTGAtouristguides #quoteoftheday

/ 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗲'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘀ł𝗮𝘄 𝗦𝘇𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗰𝘇-𝗠𝗮ł𝗼𝘇𝗶ęć / Radosław is a tourist guide and trainer for the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) and the European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (FEG). He helps tourist guides enhance their knowledge and skills to provide the best service to visitors and become true ambassadors for the places they represent. He achieves this by using active learning methods, allowing his students to immediately apply their knowledge in practice. Radosław specialises not only in tourist guiding but also in business skills within tourism, tourism marketing, and promoting a country or region as a tourist destination. He runs his own tourism company and shares his experience and best practices with students. Additionally, Radosław is a psychologist, an author of books on tourism, and an academic teacher. He works with students from all over the world and has delivered courses and workshops in Poland, Greece, Ireland, the UK, Iran, and Bahrain. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲? I guide in Warsaw, Poland. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴? It's incredibly rewarding to help others start their careers in tourism or to improve the guiding skills of those with experience. I enjoy showing different approaches to guiding, helping participants discover their unique guiding style, and creating an atmosphere that makes each minute of training enjoyable. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿? To teach guiding techniques effectively, you must practice being a tourist guide yourself. The world is constantly changing, and our visitors' expectations, values, and behaviours evolve. To be a good trainer, it's essential to stay updated with the latest guiding practices. This allows me to share real-life examples, stories, and situations during training, which is what students appreciate most. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲? I can apply the techniques I teach in real-tour conditions, ensuring that my visitors enjoy the time we spend together. You can learn more about our Training Division by visiting our website at: https://lnkd.in/gp7tMJP8) and view Radosław's WFTGA profile https://lnkd.in/d-JXq_U6. #WFTGA #WFTGATrainerThursday #TouristGuides #TrainerThursday #Training #WFTGAMembers

/ 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗪𝗙𝗧𝗚𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗙𝘂𝗸𝘂𝗼𝗸𝗮, 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 / Attention all WFTGA Members: Please see the information below along with a link to our Convention 2026 intention-to-attend survey. We kindly ask you to assist our hosts by completing the following 2-minute survey, which includes questions to help with their preparations and planning. **𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒆:** 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏! https://lnkd.in/g9FCahSD #JapanWFTGA2026 #WFTGA #WFTGAmembers #WFTGAFamily