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World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA)
Gemeinnützige Organisationen
Global Forum for Professional Tourist Guides encouraging standards and professional qualifications for Tourist Guides
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Bringing professional Tourist Guides together since 1985, WFTGA encourages standards in tourist guiding around the world. We offer short courses in guiding skills, as an introduction as well as arefresher, and training for Trainers of Tourist Guides. Over the years our non-profit, non-political organisation has grown its expert team of trainers and today our Training Division consists of 20 Lead International Trainers, 45 International Trainers and over 200 National Trainers. 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). WFTGA represents Tourist Guides from over 100 countries, encouraging the qualification of Tourist Guides according to the definition (ISO 18513 /CEN 13908:2003): A Tourist Guide is a person who guides visitors in the language of their choice and interprets the cultural & natural heritage of an area, which person normally possesses an area-specific qualification usually issued and/or recognised by the appropriate authority. How can you benefit from WFTGA Training? 1. In-house courses – can be arranged in situ at different localities on request. So far, courses have been arranged at the request of UNWTO, UNESCO, GIZ, USAID, Ministries related to tourism as well as at request of our member Tourist Guides Associations. 2. WFTGA International Training Centres (Cyprus and Armenia) – open courses take place on a regular basis at our ITCs and are popular with individual guides from all over the world. 3. Blended learning - As a contingency, we offer courses with an online component in preparation for the practical training. However, our training ethos stipulates that a significant part of tourist guide training must be practical, face-to-face training. WFTGA also accredits courses in accordance with EN 15565:2008 ‘Tourism Services – Requirement for the provision of professional tourist guide training and qualification
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http://wftga.org/
Externer Link zu World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA)
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- Gemeinnützige Organisationen
- Größe
- 11–50 Beschäftigte
- Hauptsitz
- Vienna
- Art
- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 1985
- Spezialgebiete
- Tours, Tour Guide, Tourist Guide, training, Tourist Guide Training, Trainer Training, continuous professional development, course accreditation, cultural heritage und communication skills
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Primär
Wegbeschreibung
Strasse der Wiener Wirtschaft 1
Vienna, 1020, AT
Beschäftigte von World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA)
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Maricar Donato
2024 Appointed Liaison at World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations
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Radoslaw Szafranowicz-Maloziec
Trainer, Lecturer for Tourism. Psychologist, MBA HR. Kadry Turystyki CEO.
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Ivana Karanikic
Luxury Travel Advisor for Western Balkans at Balkans Luxury Concierge DMC
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Patricia Blain
Tourism and Training
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Don't forget to sign up for this dynamic webinar series, a key part of the 2024 Forum, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections between tourism professionals in Asia/Oceania and WFTGA Area Representatives. In this recording, Soinapa Pankong (Area Representative for Asia South and South East) shares her message in Thai to promote the webinar in the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, and drive innovation together. Date: 28th September Register now https://lnkd.in/dTQVuuXf #WFTGA #WFTGAmembers #WFTGAfamily #Webinar #Asia #Oceania #WFTGAAreaRep
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We’ve just had a few spots open up for the WFTGA 14-day in-person Train the Trainer course, happening from 17 Nov to 01 Dec 2024 in the stunning setting of Cyprus! 🇨🇾 Ready to refresh your guiding skills and take the next step to become a certified WFTGA Trainer? This is your chance! With only 12 places available, don’t wait—secure your spot today! 👉Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dNFKvvCj 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d7vzc2UT In Picture: Cyprus #WFTGA #WFTGAmembers #WFTGAtraining #WFTGAfamily #training #Cyprus #TTTcourse
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📢 Reminder: A few months ago, we announced our exciting social media initiatives on Instagram and Facebook, aimed at shining a spotlight on our association members and tourist guides. We're excited to continue with #WFTGAFotoFriday, where guides can showcase their favourite guiding moments from across the globe! 🌍✨ Visit our website to find out how you can take part and help us celebrate the joy of guiding! 📸 Let’s highlight the beauty of tourism together. Follow the link for details ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d53CY69a #WFTGA #PhotoFriday #WFTGAtouristguides #WFTGAfamily #WFTGAmembers #World #Tourism #Guiding #Places
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Dear colleagues and friends, This is a friendly reminder to register for the upcoming webinar series, a key feature of the 2024 Forum. It offers an excellent opportunity to build meaningful connections between tourism professionals from Asia/Oceania and WFTGA Area Representatives. Don't miss out on this chance to collaborate, exchange ideas, and drive innovation together. Date: 28th September Register here: https://lnkd.in/dTQVuuXf #WFTGA #WFTGAmembers #WFTGAfamily #Webinar #Asia #Oceania #WFTGAAreaRep
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Happy Monday to all the explorers and storytellers out there! #monday #mondaymotivation #WFTGA #WFTGAmembers #WFTGAfamily
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This is a reminder to register for this engaging webinar series, part of the 2024 Forum, which is your gateway to forging meaningful partnerships between Asia/Oceania tourism professionals and WFTGA Area Representatives. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to create, share, and innovate together. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dTQVuuXf #WFTGA #WFTGAmembers #WFTGAfamily #Webinar #Asia #Oceania #WFTGAAreaRep
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Friday Reminder! 🌟 Calling all members! 📢 Don't miss out on the chance to shine in our Member Monday feature! It's the perfect opportunity to share fascinating facts about your association, captivating stories from your destination, and updates on news and events. Whether it's a hidden gem or a recent success story, we want to hear from you! Submit your contributions to [email protected] #MemberMonday #WFTGA #WFTGAmembers #WFTGAfamily #TouristGuides
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Completion of the "Train the Trainer" course, organised in collaboration with the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations and Oman Tourism College. #WFTGA #WFTGAfamily #WFTGAmembers #WFTGAtouristguide #Oman
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/ 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗲’𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼 / Ariane Nabarro, the only French guide accredited by Singapore's national tourism board, offers half-day, full-day, or multi-day guided tours to explore the City-State and its ethnic districts. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴? "Guiding, for me, means sharing with my guests what I’ve learned, researched, or personally discovered about the Lion City." 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿? "Guiding makes me a better trainer because I have first-hand experience from being on-site." 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲? "Training makes me a better guide because it allows me to reflect on what I teach others." You can learn more about our Training Division by visiting our website at: https://lnkd.in/gp7tMJP8) and view Ariane's WFTGA profile https://lnkd.in/dyTv2m-q #WFTGA #WFTGATrainerThursday #TouristGuides #TrainerThursday #Training #WFTGAMembers
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