Tour guides escort individuals and groups on tours of cities, waterways, and other attractions, and may collect admission fees and sell souvenirs.
Travel guides escort individuals and groups on vacations and business trips, take care of transportation and accommodation reservations, and handle travel problems.
Tour guides perform some or all of the following duties:
Transport or escort individuals or groups on tours of cities, waterways and industrial and other establishments;
Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information;
Provide historical and cultural facts related to the site;
May collect admission fees and sell souvenirs.
Travel guides perform some or all of the following duties:
Escort individuals and groups on vacation and business trips;
Ensure that reservations for transportation and accommodations are confirmed and that prepared itineraries are met;
Visit and describe points of interest and plan and carry out recreational activities;
Resolve problems with itineraries, service and accommodations.
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Sightseeing Guide
Tour Guide
Tour Leader
Tourist Guide
Travel Guide
Here are some schools that have programs related to this career:
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Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Tourism Diploma; Online
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Cornerstone Community College
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Related Program(s):
Hospitality Management Diploma; Co-op; Online; Distance
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Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Food and Beverage Management - Hotel and Restaurant Operations Diploma; Co-op
Food and Beverage Management - Hotel and Restaurant Operations Diploma
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Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Tourism - Travel Services Management Diploma; Co-op
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International Management Institute Switzerland
Luzern, CH
Related Program(s):
Foundation Programme in International Hotel and Tourism Management Certificate
Diploma in Business, Hotel, and Tourism Management Diploma
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