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INSTITUTE OF TOURIST GUIDING (Institute) APPOINTS ANITA MCLAUGHLIN & JACKIE CLARE AS CO-PRESIDENTS
Read MoreMany of you will have read the excellent reviews for Daniel Finkelstein’s book, ‘Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad’. Some of you may have already read it. But I suspect very few will have realised that the author’s ‘Dad’ played a key role in the tourist guiding profession.
Read MoreFor this year’s Katrine Prince lecture, we were treated to a fabulously entertaining, engaging and yet also thought-provoking pair of talks by former England footballer Paul Elliott, CBE.
Read MoreThe Institute of Tourist Guiding celebrated its 20 years with a glittering reception at Spencer House in central London on 28 November 2022.
Read MoreCumbrian farming will be a big focus for a group of newly qualified tour guides trained to show off the very best the county has to offer. Fifteen of Cumbria's Blue Badge Tourist Guide class of 2022 graduated on Friday 2nd December after an intensive year-long period of study culminating in eight practical and written exams.
Read MoreThe Institute welcomes six newly qualified White Badge Guides who have successfully completed the Clifton Suspension Bridge White Badge Course.
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce that Royal Academy of Music scholar, Megan Humphries, will be playing at the Institute's 20th Anniversary Event at Spencer House on November 28th. Read more about Megan below......
Read MoreToday, I join with our members in sharing our condolences with the Royal Family upon the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Read MoreCoventry City Council welcomes The Institute of Tourist Guiding to the City
Read MoreProfessional guides have had some wonderful press coverage through the Institute's partnership with TravelPR. Please see the attached document for a list of publications where we have featured.
Read MoreA school trip abroad can be a defining moment that creates a life-long love of the English language and exploration of UK culture. When Britain’s professional guides welcome school groups they play an essential role in what is often a first international cultural experience.
Read MoreFollow in the footsteps of James Bond as The Sunday Times Travel Section publishes tours of iconic locations in London and abroad.
Read MoreOn Tuesday 14th September 2021, in an evening ceremony, a group of newly-qualified ‘Blue Badge Tourist Guides’ for North East England will receive their badges and certificates in the historic surroundings of the Great Hall of Durham Town Hall.
Read MoreThe FT publish the President's letter warning of another blow to the UK's visitor economy should the government remove the ability for EU schoolchildren to travel on ID cards.
Read MoreThe latest Press Release from Travel PR focusses on the Olympics and tours of the London Olympic Park
Read MoreThe Daily Mail promotes the services of a Blue Badge Guide as the best way to explore England, Northern Ireland and Jersey.
Read MoreLockdown lifting and warmer weather make outdoor guided walking tours in England a must…
Read MoreThe President of the Institute, Carole Hiley, writes to the Evening Standard to highlight the plight of guides excluded from the Chancellor's support initiatives.
Read MoreBritain’s professional tourist guides, unable to work for over a year due to the severe drop-off in both domestic and inbound tourism, normally deliver over £40M annually to the UK economy – yet nearly 50% are not receiving any financial support to stay in business, claims a survey published today
Read MoreBlue Badge Guides share their favourite places and hidden gems in the 2021 edition of Coaching Venues & Excursions Guide
Read MoreGive the gift of a Blue Badge Tourist Guide this Christmas Treat friends & family with staycation aspirations, from just £185
Read MoreGuides Change the Guard – new Joint Presidents announced at the Institute of Tourist Guiding’s AGM
Read MoreThe Tourism Alliance and DCMS in August were able to confirm that government COVID-19 guidelines had been updated with regards to working safely in the visitor economy. Guided tours could be given to groups of up to 30 people.
Read MoreFor their July 23rd issue, Travel Weekly spoke with Marilyn Collis to discuss how the guiding industry is responding to COVID-19.
Read MoreInstitute-accredited guides may be ask to perform tours for goups that contain children or vulnerable groups. The Institute has produced the following guidance for these situations.
Read MoreMany Institute-accredited guides have explored the art of virtual guiding over recent months, even gaining news coverage in some cases. Copyrighted material must remain a consideration in producing these tours, and we have put together guidance to help members avoid problems.
Read MoreInstitute members are now eligible to sign up with VisitBritain's newly released 'We're Good To Go' industry standard, for use in their promotional materials and website. This is designed to help offer assurance to visitors and clients that their experience with yourselves will be as safe from transmission risks as possible as the tourism sector works towards reopening.
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