How to Become a Guide

*www.ctgaofbc.com*
HOW DO I BECOME A TOUR GUIDE This is an information Seminar delivered by a Tour Guide/Director who is a long time member of the CANADIAN TOUR GUIDE ASSOCIATION OF BC. Learn how to get started in the tourism industry as a CITY TOUR GUIDE or long distance TOUR DIRECTOR.
Your questions will be answered, by an experienced Tour Guide. What skills are needed? What are the responsibilities? What is the difference between Tour Guides and Tour Directors? What are the perks, travel opportunities, and pay in these positions? Who hires Tour Guides? What are the Professional Industry Standards? How do I become a CERTIFIED TOUR GUIDE, for Professional Recognition? What training do I need, and how do I get started? How do I qualify to be a member of the CTGA of BC?
Date:		Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
Time:		7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Registration begins at 6:30 pm)
Location:		3rd Floor The Delta Vancouver Suites Hotel 550 West Hastings Street, Vancouver (Between Seymour and Richards Streets Across from the Harbour Centre Tower)
Fee:		$20 (payable in cash only at the door)
To reserve a space, call the CTGA of B.C. phone line at 604-876-2576 (No e-mails please) Please leave your name and one phone number* on the recorder. You will be called approx. 5 days prior to confirm your attendance, and will be given any further details.*
Guiding Tourists Professionally Locally and Worldwide Box 2440, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6B 2W7 Phone: 604, 876-2576