Join the International Guide Academy, Inc. and learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to ensure the smooth flow of multi-day tours, from public speaking and airline procedures to motor coach commentary and group psychology. Don't miss this opportunity to turn your passion for travel into a rewarding profession.
A Tour Director is also called a Tour Manager and, in some parts of the world, an Escort or Courier. Tour Operators hire Tour Managers (or Tour Directors) whose responsibilities are varied and comprehensive. Tour Directors travel with the group that has been organized by the Tour Operator. They stay at the same hotels, eat the same meals, go on the optional excursions, etc. They are responsible for the daily activities and to ensure that what the passengers have paid for happens in a manner that is acceptable to the passengers and that the passengers have the “vacation of a lifetime.”
This course is intended for you if you are seeking certification as a Tour Director or Tour Manager. People working as Tour Directors within the USA or other countries travel from city to city, state to state, country to country, with responsibilities for the smooth flow of a multi-day tour. Assignments can include motor coach travel, cruise ship travel, and trains.
What will you learn?
The beginning modules in this certification program include Travel Industry Terminology, a look behind the scenes as to how tours are put together and marketed by Tour Operators, Industry Trends, Profile of a Tour Manager/Director, and your Pre-tour Departure Preparations. After this foundation, your program covers:
All graduates receive a book specially prepared for that specific class which covers Getting Hired, over 150 specific Tour Operators that are looking to hire IGA graduates plus Cruise Lines contact information. Throughout the program the participants are video recorded with copies to each student, role-playing, actual motor coach travel is included, and more.
With IGA you learn by doing.
Tuition is refunded less 5% cancellation fee up until the start of class.
Registration fee is non-refundable but students can transfer it to another program of their choice.
In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel at the last minute, students will receive a refund less a 5% non-refundable registration fee.
International Guide Academy (IGA) is THE premier training and certification company for Tour Directors and Tour Guides featuring certified world-class instructors, your choice of multiple international training locations including training while at sea, certification and free lifetime placement assistance,...
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International Guide Academy, Inc.
Greenwood Village
9231 E Arapahoe Rd
At S Boston St
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112 Greenwood Village
9231 E Arapahoe Rd
At S Boston St
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112
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