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4.principles Tour Guiding
4.principles Tour Guiding
Product
Entertainment industry
Please carefully observe the Structure of the Tourist Experience at the right. The Tourism
Industry should cater for these needs. You may be asked at the exam about this
Love of country
Pleasing personality
Resourcefulness
Trustworthy
Tactfulness
Good health
Punctual
Confident
Provide
Ensure
Act
Always
Always
PRE
tour:
of driver or coordinator.
ON
tour:
Be punctual
Make sure you have complete name of guests, cash advances
and tour vouchers
Check your transport amenities
Meet and greet the group
Discuss itinerary and check other concerns
Deliver commentaries
Announce inclusions of the tour and what to expect
End your day/tour by thanking the guests
Announce the next days itinerary/program and give instructions
POST
- Tour:
In cases of having more than one guide, find some time to sit
down, discuss to synchronize information & learn from each
other
Ambassador
Front
of his region/country
Watchdog
Link
Lecturer
of the clients/guests/tourists
Timekeeper
Shepherd
(!!)
Service oriented
Physically demanding