Tourism
IN THIS LESSON
Cultural or heritage tour guides are travel guides who know and have access to a lot of interesting and authentic information…
…on the art, history, geography, food, lifestyle, religion, and culture of various world destinations.
Tour Guides offer company and interesting information to individuals or groups of people in the travel industry, so guides must know all about the places they tour. Cultural or heritage tour guides are travel guides who know and have access to a lot of interesting and authentic information on the art, history, geography, food, lifestyle, religion, and culture of various world destinations. They assist tourists by accompanying a group to various places of interest within a particular area and may include arts and crafts, gastronomy, and historical tours.
Formal qualifications are not necessary but as a tour guide you need to be mature, responsible, patient and tactful. Knowledge and understanding of local areas are vital, as are good organisational skills. You also need strong communication skills, a good memory, enthusiasm, humour, and the ability to cope with the physical demands of the job. A knowledge of basic first aid is necessary. Make sure if there are any legal obligations in your area that need to be addressed first.
Requirements
Start-up Capital: Nil
Space required: Nil
Equipment: Nil
Specific skills: A desire to educate people and knowledge of your chosen area
Free online courses & information
www.mooc-list.com/tags/tourism
www.study.com/articles/List_of_Free_Tourism_Courses_and_Classes.html