14 Feb 2019 THEME: Tourist Guiding in the Digital Era
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February 21st. an initiative of WFTGA, the International Tourist Guide Day is held on 21st February each year.
In 1990, Mrs. Titina Loizides, president of the WFTGA was involved when it was held for the first time, 15 countries participated. Since then, tourist guides in an ever growing number of countries have been giving help to their local communities, conducting tours for disabled persons, disadvantaged persons, for children, industry partners, officials and the general public.
Events are also held for local tourist guides including presentations and retraining courses. It is a public relations event par excellence, drawing the attention of local authorities, fellow citizens and the media to the quality and value of the work of professional tourist guides. Each member country contributes to the success of the day in its own way; coach companies have contributed complimentary coaches, attractions and museums have opened their doors without charge. Each year, awareness grows and there is an increasing contribution by both regional and national governments to the International Tourist Guide Day.
What is your Association planning to do for International Tourist Guide Day 2019?
We always look forward to seeing the initiatives our Members run to celebrate this day globally.
Should you wish to extend an invitation to the members of the EXBO, please email it to info@wftga.org
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