{"id":3658,"date":"2025-02-21T00:01:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T23:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfrankenberger.com\/international-tourist-guide-day-2025-tourist-guides-as-peace-ambassadors\/"},"modified":"2025-02-21T00:01:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T23:01:20","slug":"international-tourist-guide-day-2025-tourist-guides-as-peace-ambassadors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfrankenberger.com\/en\/international-tourist-guide-day-2025-tourist-guides-as-peace-ambassadors\/","title":{"rendered":"International Tourist Guide Day 2025: Tourist Guides as Peace Ambassadors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wftga.org\/international-tourist-guide-day-2025-tourist-guides-as-peace-ambassadors\/\" title=\"International Tourist Guide Day 2025: Tourist Guides as Peace Ambassadors\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/wftga.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ITGD2025-1-1024x711.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Every year on <span class=\"s1\"><b>21st February<\/b><\/span>, tourist guides around the world come together to celebrate <a href=\"https:\/\/wftga.org\/activities\/international-tourist-guide-day\/\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>International Tourist Guide Day (ITGD)<\/b><\/span><\/a>, honouring their profession and its vital role in society. The <span class=\"s1\"><b>2025 theme, \u201cTourist Guides as Peace Ambassadors,\u201d<\/b><\/span> highlights the unique contribution of guides in fostering understanding, inclusion, and harmony among cultures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>\u201cAs tourist guides, we don\u2019t just share knowledge\u2014we build bridges between people, cultures, and histories,\u201d<\/b><span class=\"s2\"> says <\/span><b>Sebastian Frankenberger, President of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA)<\/b><span class=\"s2\">. <\/span><b>\u201cTrue peace begins with dialogue, understanding, and respect, and we play a key role in promoting these values every day.\u201d<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">From historic battlefields to UNESCO heritage sites and vibrant urban centres, tourist guides are at the forefront of storytelling. They help visitors connect with the past, reflect on the present, and envision a more peaceful future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This year, <span class=\"s1\"><b>the WFTGA is celebrating ITGD in Malaysia<\/b><\/span>, where tourist guide trainers are gathering for the <a href=\"https:\/\/wftga.org\/training\/trainer-convention\/\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Tourist Guide Trainer Convention<\/b><\/span><\/a>. Under the theme <span class=\"s1\"><b>\u201cSustainable Training Without Borders,\u201d<\/b><\/span>discussions will focus on how guide training must evolve to remain relevant while staying true to the core mission of guiding: <span class=\"s1\"><b>fostering knowledge, cultural exchange, and peace.<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The WFTGA invites guides, tourism professionals, and organisations worldwide to join the celebration by organising events, sharing stories, and promoting the role of guides as peace ambassadors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><b>Get Involved!<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Tourist guides and associations are encouraged to share their ITGD activities and experiences on social media using <span class=\"s1\"><b>#WFTGA<\/b><\/span> and <span class=\"s1\"><b>#ITGD2025<\/b><\/span>. Contributions will be highlighted in WFTGA\u2019s reports and communications.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For more information, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/wftga.org\/\">www.wftga.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Der Beitrag <a href=\"https:\/\/wftga.org\/international-tourist-guide-day-2025-tourist-guides-as-peace-ambassadors\/\">International Tourist Guide Day 2025: Tourist Guides as Peace Ambassadors<\/a> erschien zuerst auf <a href=\"https:\/\/wftga.org\/\">WFTGA<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year on 21st February, tourist guides around the world come together to celebrate International Tourist Guide Day (ITGD), honouring their profession and its vital role in society. 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