GUIDE.... /def. 1. to shows points of interest 2. to explain meaning 1. What is the difference between Tour Manager, Director, Guide, leader? There are many different terms for someone who leads a group. Typically if you are working locally you are a "guide", over the road on a coach is a "director" or "manager" and overseas work is a "leader". 2. What does a Tour Guide/Director/Manager do? A Tour Guide answers all the questions that a tourist comes up with "“ from the history of the area to what time breakfast is served at the hotel. They are also expected to provide commentary on the area that the tour travels through, reconfirm every meal, boat cruise, hotel stay and activity that the group does. Aside from this, they may play the role of host, psychologist, parent, nurse and teacher. 3. I want to lead tours overseas; must I have visited the country before? No, when traveling overseas you will be assisted by local guides who know the area well. When overseas your job is to liaise between the passengers and the local tour operator. TGT prepares you to work anywhere in the world. 4. Do I need to speak a second language? No. There are enough English-speaking tourists around the world to keep you employed. The ability to speak a foreign language is an asset but not a necessity. 5. How much free time will I have on when leading tours? Tour days vary in length. Some days are long with quite a few hours spent driving, others are short with free time provided for the passengers to shop or sightsee on their own. If the passengers are free so is the guide. Typically while conducting an 8-day tour you will have a few nights, and an afternoon or morning free. It is important to remember, however, that you are working and always on call. 6. How often is a Tour Director away on a trip? A Tour Director can choose to work part-time or full-time. Most trips are 4 "“ 16 days long but there are exceptions to this rule. This means in the summer they conduct several tours then take the winter off, or they may work in warmer climes during the winter. How much time spent away on trips is really up to the individual. 7. How much money does a you make? Guides are paid in three ways. On an 8-day tour with 40 passengers, pay could range from $2,000 to $3,000. Salary is usually around $100 per day, commissions can vary from $25 - $100 per day and gratuities might be $1,400 for the duration. 8. Why take the TGT certification? Ongoing professional development is vital to any career. The Tour Guide answers to everyone in the field. We prepare you to be an efficient guide and put you a step ahead of your peers. The cost of the course can easily be recovered in just one tour; a small price to pay for the ongoing support that TGT provides. We assist you in finding employment, creating the perfect tour and working with your employer. Here is a list of some of the companies that have hired TGT graduates: Australia Pacific Touring, Great Canadian Coach, Contiki, EF Smithsonian, Jonview Canada Inc, Globus, Cosmos Tourama, and Trafalgar Tours. 9.
The Tour Guide Training Corporation is Courtice-based company (Ontario, Canada) with a phone number 6474776470. Our data show that the company is located at the address: 1 Cecil Found Cres. The company has a web site: www.traintheguides.com.
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