World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations
The platform for professional tourist guides
WFTGA offers services to our members but also communicates to those in search of the services of professional area specific tourist guides and where to hire them.
tourist guides worldwide in 87 member associations
You are a tourist guide and want to become more professional?
We offer webinars, training courses and a lot of more for tools for your daily business as a guide.Β
You are an association and need support?
We offer regular networking sessions, tools and documents to make your daily associations life easier.Β
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From Our Experience
News and Articles
In Memory of Giovanna Maria Giammarino β A Call to Action for the Guiding Profession
It is with profound sorrow that the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) learns of the tragic passing of
Bidding for the Convention 2028
We are excited to announce that bidding for the WFTGA Convention 2028 is now open β with a completely redesigned
Call for Keynote Speakers & Workshop Facilitators
As we prepare for the WFTGA Convention 2026 in Fukuoka, Japan, we are looking for inspiring keynote speakers and experienced
The family meeting of tourist guides with around 450 participants from over 60 countries:
- Main Convention: 9th to 13th February 2026
- Pre Programme: 5th to 8th February 2026
- Post Programme: 13th to 17th February 2026
Excursions
State of the art experiences in Japan: Hot Springs, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Kyoto ...
Fun, Dance, Foodβ
The holiday with colleagues
Networking
Lern best practice from guides around the world
Lectures & Workshopsβ
Inspiring speakers, pitches from Tourism Companies and
Activities Calendarβ
Webinars, Workshops, Meetings ...β
21st February
International Tourist Guide Day
To celebrate the skills of professional tourist guides in their localities the WFTGA initiated the ITGD β the International Tourist Guides Day β on or near the 21st February every year.
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.
Statements from our partner
Why a certified tourist guide
is important for tourism?
