Tourism Industry • Composite of industries and entities, both public and private • Involved in the planning, development, marketing, sales & promotion, evaluation of destinations, products and services • Caters to the needs of travelers, both foreign and domestic Tour Guiding as a Profession Have you ever joined a tour with a professional tour guide? Tour Guide
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information to individuals or groups of travelers. They are knowledgeable and savvy about the places they show to tourists. On tours that include sightseeing historical buildings, sites, and locations, The step to be a DOT Accredited Tour Guide • 1. Attend a Seminar /Training for Tour Guide by the Department of Tourism • After passing the Training you need to process the Requirements * Accomplished application form from the Department of Tourism Regional Office. * Two pieces 1x 1 Picture * NBI Clearance ( Local Employment) * Occupational permit from the LGU * Certificate of Training ( PREVIOUS YEAR) * Certificate of Good Health * Accreditation Fee Topics for DOT Training • Overview of the Tourism Industry • Flora and Fauna • History and Culture • Geography • Itinerary Planning • Safety and Security • First Aid • Environment issues • Current Events • Values Formation • Personality Development & Customer Service Benefits and Incentive of Accreditation with the Department of Tourism • 1. Inclusion of your company profile in our official websites at www.itmorefuninthephilippines.com • 2. Endorsement of Tourist accredited land transport companies • 3.Endorsement to local and foreign tour operators for inclusion of the accredited entity in their tour packages. • 4. Endorsement of the Local Tourism Offices for tourist who will get the tour guiding services . • 5. Invitation for any Seminars /Workshop conducted by Department of Tourism. Continuing Education for Tour Guides • Lifelong learning applies to everyone. It is not only for tour guides and other front liners in the tourism and hospitality industry. • There are a lot to learn each waking up the day of our lives • For tour guides, enhancement seminars are critical to getting updated to the many trends and issues happening both local and international scene. • Some tour guides have the opportunity to enter the academic community by conducting lectures from industry experts, get to be invited as convention /seminar speakers at first. Personality Requirements • Professional tour guiding does not end with the completion /submission of these documents. It take a lot of personal values ,character,and discipline to be able to come out as an effective ,excellent and well-mannered tour guide/ service provider and tourism frontline representing the country and the people QUALITIES OF AN IDEAL TOUR GUIDE • Knowledgeable • Outgoing and Approachable • Confident • Proactive Sensitive The Role of a Tour Guide during the Pre-tour • Study your tour assignment • Be aware of the composition of the group • Review itinerary • Be reminded of vouchers needed • Know your vehicle to be used, plate number, and name of driver or coordinator Role of a Tour Guide during the actual Tour • Be punctual • Make sure you have the complete name of guests, cash advances and tour vouchers • Check your transport amenities • Meet and greet the group