A tour guide acts as an ambassador for their country, greeting tourists upon arrival and departure. They are trained and qualified to introduce visitors to the culture, history, and attractions of a particular area, speaking in the tourists' preferred language. Tour guides must pass entrance exams through the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management and carry necessary supplies like first aid kits, translation devices, and tourist itineraries to ensure safety and an enjoyable experience.

1. Characteristics
of tour guide.

2. TG act as a
ambassador of the
country.
They are first and last
to bid farwell to tourist
and guests.
When they leave the
country.

3.  Hq in Capital city of Austria
(Vienna).
 A person who guides visitors
and guest in language of their
choice.
 Introduce cultural,natural and
heritage of an area in which
He/She is area specific.
 and got specific qualification
by appropriate and
recognised authority.

4. #To become an approved guide, you have to pass entrance
exams. The Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel
Management conducts guide training on behalf of the
Ministry of Tourism.
#Acc to Tourism Act No. 03 of 2014
Tour guide or any person who
registered under section 50 are legal
to pass information.

5.  Mobile Phone with local usefull apps like Ola,Uber and Google maps,Metro
apps.
 First Aid Box.
 Hotel Visiting Card.
 Tourist Personal Details and Id Proofs.
 ATM Card and Forex If required.
 Translater.
 Tour Itinerary.
 Locals Contact Details (Hotel,Transporter,Vendor,Police,Ambulance etc)
 Rain Coat/Umbrella as per weather.
 Pen and Diary.
 Some Games(Tambola,Ludo etc)

6. Characteristics of tour guide.
 Ability to communicate effectively.
 Mangnetic Personality.
 Keen ability to Improvise and adopt.
 Flexible.
 Being Punctuality.
 Friendly.
 Observant.
 Funny.
 Knowledgealbe.
 Interactive.
 Engaging.