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Introduction to tour guiding

INTRODUCTION TO TOUR GUIDING CINTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES Explain the basic concepts in tour guiding services Identify the roles of a tour guide Explore opportunities for tour guiding services as a career and Discuss the relevance of the course CCore Concepts in Tour Guiding Services C CWhat is a tour Who is the tour guide What is tour guiding CWhat is a tour Latin word tornare and Greek word tornos meaning to circle around The word ??tour ? means to come back to the point of origin after going to a destination elsewhere Theobald In tourism the word ??tour ? refers to the activities of people when they go to a place to see and learn about it in person Merriam-Webster Dictionary n d CWho is the tour guide A tour guide is a person who guides tourists as they go about a foreign place A tour guide helps the latter gain a better appreciation of the place and the interesting things to see there The tour guide likewise helps tourists use their time more e ?ciently CWho is the tour guide The Philippine Department of Tourism de ?nes a tour guide as ??an individual who guides tourists both foreign and domestic for a fee commission or any other form of lawful remuneration ? Tour guides need to undergo proper training before they can apply for accreditation from the Department of Tourism CWhat is tour guiding It refers to the provision of professional service to interpret the cultural and natural heritage of an area World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations n d CRoles of a Tour Guide CRoles of a Tour Guide Meeting and greeting the tour participants upon arrival Facilitating introductions Coordinating pre-arranged accommodation and transport Making sure that tour participants are comfortable Coordinating pre-arranged tours to local attractions shops restaurants etc C Pointing out places of interest Preparing and presenting tour guide spiels called tour commentaries Researching and sharing general information about a place Attending to operational problems such as booking changes lost bags or sickness and providing ?rst aid if needed and Preparing and submitting post-tour written reports CCareer Opportunities in Tour Guiding ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? CHow can one become a tour guide nowadays CAccording to the DOT ? s Rules and Regulations to Govern the Accreditation of Travel and Tour Services the requirements for the issuance of accreditation to a tour guide are the following C Proof that the applicant has passed a seminar for tour guides duly conducted by the Department or other agencies duly authorized by the Department to conduct the seminar C Certi ?cate of good health issued by any duly accredited government physician C Clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation NBI C Mayor ? s permit municipal license C Such other documents that the DOT may require from time to time CCareer Opportunities for Tour Guides C ? Types of guide based on how they earn ? Types of guide based on their specialization CTypes of