World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations
WFTGA
World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations
Handbook for Tourist Guides: 1985-2010 Contents
PREFACE
WFTGA EXECUTIVE BOARD
EXBO1985-1987
EXBO 1987-1989
EXBO 1989-1991
EXBO 1991-1993
EXBO1993-1995
EXBO 1995-1997
EXBO 1997-1999
EXBO 1999-2001
EXBO 2001-2003
EXBO 2003-2005
EXBO 2005-2007
EXBO 2007-2009
EXBO 2009-2011
WFTGA MEMORIES: 1985-2010
WFTGA - The Early Years
WFTGA 1985-1999: Titina Loizides President 1993-1999
WFTGA Memories: Johan Szegö: Treasurer: 1987 – 1993: Austrian Delegate 1985 - 2007
WFTGA Memories 1985-1987: Berta Maria Major: Treasurer 1993-1995)
Vienna Convention Memories: Margaret Butcher Scottish Tourist Guide
Special Memories of Yossi Grau RIP) and Jane Orde (RIP)
Memories of WFTGA: Ruth Turanincz: Administrator 2001 - 2005
My Journey with WFTGA: Houri Nazaretian: Area Representative 1999 – 2005 Secretary 2005-2009
Convention Memories 1985-2007: Ruby Roy President: 2004-2007
WFTGA Presidents’ Memories
Deborah Androus (President 1999 -2001)
Elizabeth Schroder (President 2001-2003)
Ruby Roy (President 2003-2007)
Rosalind Newlands (President 2007-2011)
HANDBOOK FOR GUIDES: 1985-1995
Conventions Report 1985-1995
2nd International Convention of WFTGA: Vienna, February I-6, 1987:
3rd International Convention of Tourist Guide Lecturers' Associations:
Cyprus February 1-5, 1989
Presenting Cyprus While Guiding By Visual Means
Who Needs Eyes Anyway? Wheelchair Visitors
Guiding People With Special Needs
Objectives And Objectivity In Tour Guiding
The Nordic Cooperation Of Tourist Guides
Walking Tour Mobile Workshop 1
The Tour Of Nicosia Mobile Workshop – 2
Coping with the Visually Disabled and Handicapped Visitors Workshop
Guiding Simultaneously In Many Languages Workshop
Communication And Inter-Personal Skills Workshop
Stress Management Workshop
Incentive Groups Workshop
Positive Thinking and Recreation Methods for Guides Workshop
Guiding In A Museum Workshop – 1
Guiding In A Museum Workshop – 2
4th International Convention of Tourist Guide Lecturers' Associations
Finland, February 11-15 1991
The Image Of The Guide As Seen By The Tourist Board And The Traveller
In Finland
Responsible Guiding - The Environment
Responsible Guiding. Monuments And Mass Tourism
Safety In Coaches Workshop
Body Language Workshop
Guiding The Young And Keeping Them Interested Workshop
The Challenge And Rewards Of Guiding The Elderly; Understanding Their Needs And Frustrations Workshop
Unlicensed Guiding Workshop
A Walk On The Wild Side Panel Discussion
5th International Convention of Tourist Guide Lecturers' Associations Pretoria, January 17-21, 1993
Guide Training In A Multi-Cultural Society
Living With A Guide
Guiding Children In Museums: A New Approach - The Educational Role Of The Guide Workshop
Is Your Needle In A Groove? Overcoming The Problems Of Repeated Standard Tour Workshop
Overcoming The Problems Of Illegal Guiding Workshop
Reassessment Of Guides Optional, Obligatory Or Unnecessary Workshop
The Development Of Tourist Guide Activities In The Baltic Countries
Promoting Your Own Walking Tours In Cities
President’s Closing Speech
The Tour Manager And The Tourist Guide Friend Or Foe? Panel Discussion
Guiding The Japanese: Panel Discussion
Guiding The North American Panel Discussion
6th International Convention of Tourist Guide Lecturers' Associations Singapore, January 17-21, 1995
Code Of Guiding Practice: The Ethics And Manners Of Guides
Pride And Prejudice Workshop
How To Handle 3 Hour Transit Tourists Workshop
Interpreting the Identity of Foreign National Art In Your Local Museum Workshop
Safety In Tourist Guiding On Night Tours Workshop
Guiding And Interpretation In Canterbury: A Perspective. Religious And Historical Workshop
Interaction Between Travel Agent, Tour Manager and Tourist Guide Panel Discussion
Interaction Between Travel Agent Tour Manager - Tour Guide Panel Discussion
The Interaction Between The Travel Agent, The Tour Manager And The Tourist Guide Panel Discussion
Training The Professional Guide By WFTGA Trainers
Leading The Way in the 90s: Professionalism in Guide Training : A Personal View
Training The Tourist Guide In The South Pacific
Training Symposium – Pretoria January 1993
The Art Of Guiding
Other Contributions: Handbook for Tourist Guides 1995
Report On The III Global Congress Of Heritage Interpretation International Hawaii 1991
Response And Responsibility: The Role Of The Professional Tourist Guide
The Need For Infrastructure In Archaeological Tourism
The Role Of The Tourist Guide In Cultural Tourism
European Federation Of Tourist Guides Associations 1994
WFTGA CONVENTIONS 1997-2010
7th International Convention of World Federation of Tourist Guide Lecturers' Associations; Montreal, Excellence in Motion: January 16th- 18th 1997
Montreal Resolutions:
Legal Issues Facing Tourist Guides
Adding Humour to Your Tours
Eco-Tourism in the Urban Environment
8th International Convention of World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations; Hong Kong: Tourist Guiding into the New Millennium: The Tourist Guide: The Human Link: 31 January – 5 February 1999
Tourist Guides: The Human Link in the Tourism Chain
Eco-Tourism into the Next Century
How to Comment on Aspects that Reflect a Negative Picture of a Country
International Tourist Guide Day
First ITGD 1991
International Tourist Guide Day 1993
Adult Learning
Improving your Linguistic Skills Workshop
9th International Convention of World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations; Nicosia Cyprus: The 21st Century: Guiding for Peace: January 28-February 2 2001.
Opening Ceremony
Tribute to Jane Orde (1928-2000)
Address by the Director General of the Cyprus Tourist Guides Organisation
Future Plan for Nicosia. A Plan for Peace.
Historic Preservation and Tourism
Guiding the Travel Agent/Tour Operator
Guiding Individuals Workshop
Illegal Guiding
How to Turn an Interview into a Job
FEG Report to the 9th World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations Convention
10th International Convention of World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations; Dunblane Scotland 2003: Sustainable Tourism: The Tourist Guide’s Role
Memories
Opening Ceremony
Sustainable Tourism – The Guide’s Role
Sustainable Tourism – Eliminating Poverty
Travel Health
Guiding in the Natural Environment
Crisis Workshop
Dealing with Difficult People on Tour
Interpreting the Landscape
Interpreting the Natural Environment
Guiding in the Urban Environment
Sensitive Guiding: Cruise Ships
Cultural Awareness
Tourist Guiding – Legal Responsibilities
Conservation and Interpretation
Religious Sites – Sensitive Guiding
Guiding in the Developing World
11th International Convention of World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations; Melbourne Australia: Adapting To Tourism Challenges: Today, Tomorrow, Together: 30 January – 4 February 2005
Tour Guides and Language Interpreters – Issues and Education
State Of World Tourist Guiding Today
Contract Law: "Know Your Rights And Avoid The Fights
The Critical Travel Bugs: AIDS, SARS, Avian Flu
Stakeholders’ Views on Tour Guide Certification in the Australian Ecotourism Industry
Certification or Deterioration: The Future of Australian Tour Guides
Healthy Trips - Tips and Tricks
12th International Convention of World Federation of Tourist Guides Associations; Cairo Egypt: Guiding from the Ancient World to the Modern World: January 21 – 26th 2007
Introduction to Islam and Coptic Orthodoxy
Applied Behavioural Science for Tourist Guides
Guiding the Young: Youth Groups on Tour
Event and Adventure Tourism: The Outdoor Guide
Guiding in Religious Sites
Designing a Tourist Guide Training Course
Ethics and Problem Solving
Tourist Guides Past & Present
13th International Convention of World Federation of Tourist Guides Associations; Bali Indonesia: Eco-Tourism: The Tourist Guide’s Role January 11-16 2009
Eco-tourism in Fragile Areas ─The Tourist Guide’s Role
Coral Conservation & Biorock Projects
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Indonesia
Being a Balinese: What Does It Mean?
Being a WFTGA Area Representative
Business Skills for Tourist Guides
Bursting the Eco-tourism Bubble Storytelling in the Experience Era
Community Participation in Planning & Marketing Eco-Tourism Best Practice
Eco-tourism: A Tourist Guide’s Perspective
WFTGA Cruise Guide Training: State of the Cruise Industry
Voice
Tourist Guide Challenges: Applied Behavioural Science in Tourist Guiding
Making Cultural Connections with Diverse Visitors
Underwater Eco –tourism
WFTGA 1985-2010: Where Are We Now?