Tour and Travel Guides organize and lead tours, ensuring that the itinerary is followed and that the group stays on schedule. They typically work in places of interest such as cities, historical sites, and natural landscapes.
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- Tour and Travel Guides
Hospitality and Tourism
What do they typically do
- Attend to special needs of tour participants
- Apply knowledge of travel routes and destination sites to plan tour details like schedules, accommodations, and transportation
- Research various topics, including site history, environmental conditions, and clients' skills and abilities, to plan appropriate expeditions, instruction, and commentary
- Provide directions, respond to travelers questions, and deliver other pertinent information to visitors
- Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers
- Monitor visitors' activities to make sure they follow establishment or tour regulations and safety practices
- Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices
- Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +2.3%
Job Openings 421
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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