World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations

The Canadian Tour Guide Association of Toronto is proud to be a member of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA).

Through WFTGA we are associated with other member organizations from Switzerland to Singapore. No matter where we are from, it is surprising how much we have in common to discuss with other guides. There are numerous issues on which we can work together.

Aims

The aims of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations are:

  • to establish contact with tourist guide associations throughout the world and to reinforce their professional ties,

  • to represent professional tourist guides internationally and to promote and protect their interests,

  • to enhance the image of the profession,

  • to promote a universal code of ethics and skills,

  • to raise, encourage and establish the highest standards of professionalism,

  • to develop international training, and improving the quality of guiding through education,

  • to facilitate the exchange of information among members.

WFTGA Conventions

The WFTGA holds a biennial convention at which members can join in meaningful discussion to resolve common issues. The conventions give tour guides from many different countries opportunities to learn as well as to get acquainted with their peers in a relaxed environment. To learn more, please visit our WFTGA Conventions page.

International Tourist Guide Day

The WFTGA's member associations make a special effort to raise the profile of their profession around the world on International Tourist Guide Day, February 21st each year. CTGA of Toronto has been a participant since it joined WFTGA. To read more about the day and our activities, please visit our International Tourist Guide Day page.

Logo

The logo of WFTGA is displayed on this page. It signifies "The Hand of Friendship and the Hand of Guidance stretched across the World".

Click here or on one of the WFTGA logos on this page to learn more directly from the WFTGA web site. You will also be able to read the latest edition of the WFTGA magazine Guidelines Internetion@l which is posted on the web site.

 

We are a member of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations.

 

Clicking on the logo above will take you to the web site of the World Federation.