Tour guides play an important role in the tourism industry by leading individuals and groups of travelers around places of interest and providing commentary and information. To become a certified tour guide in the Philippines requires attending training from the Department of Tourism, passing requirements like background checks and permits, and paying an accreditation fee. The training covers topics like tourism overview, culture, history, and customer service. Accredited guides benefit from promotion on tourism websites and endorsements. Continuing education is also important for guides to stay updated on trends. Strong communication, knowledge, and a welcoming personality are qualities of an ideal tour guide. Guides must prepare thoroughly for each tour by studying the itinerary and group.

1. Tour Guide as a Profession
Josefino Tulabing. Larena Jr. ,CPS,MPA

2. Tourism Industry
• Composite of industries and entities, both public and
private
• Involved in the planning, development, marketing, sales
& promotion, evaluation of destinations, products and
services
• Caters to the needs of travelers, both foreign and
domestic

3. Tour Guiding as a Profession

4. Have you ever joined a tour with a
professional tour guide?

5. Tour Guide
•Tour Guides offer company and
information to individuals or groups of
travelers. They are knowledgeable and
savvy about the places they show to
tourists. On tours that include
sightseeing historical buildings, sites,
and locations,

6. The step to be a DOT Accredited Tour Guide
• 1. Attend a Seminar /Training for Tour Guide by the Department of Tourism
• After passing the Training you need to process the Requirements
* Accomplished application form from the Department of Tourism
Regional Office.
* Two pieces 1x 1 Picture
* NBI Clearance ( Local Employment)
* Occupational permit from the LGU
* Certificate of Training ( PREVIOUS YEAR)
* Certificate of Good Health
* Accreditation Fee

7. Topics for DOT Training
• Overview of the Tourism Industry
• Flora and Fauna
• History and Culture
• Geography
• Itinerary Planning
• Safety and Security
• First Aid
• Environment issues
• Current Events
• Values Formation
• Personality Development & Customer Service

8. Benefits and Incentive of Accreditation with
the Department of Tourism
• 1. Inclusion of your company profile in our official websites at
www.itmorefuninthephilippines.com
• 2. Endorsement of Tourist accredited land transport companies
• 3.Endorsement to local and foreign tour operators for inclusion of
the accredited entity in their tour packages.
• 4. Endorsement of the Local Tourism Offices for tourist who will get
the tour guiding services .
• 5. Invitation for any Seminars /Workshop conducted by Department
of Tourism.

9. Continuing Education for Tour Guides
• Lifelong learning applies to everyone. It is not only for tour guides and
other front liners in the tourism and hospitality industry.
• There are a lot to learn each waking up the day of our lives
• For tour guides, enhancement seminars are critical to getting updated
to the many trends and issues happening both local and international
scene.
• Some tour guides have the opportunity to enter the academic
community by conducting lectures from industry experts, get to be
invited as convention /seminar speakers at first.

10. Personality Requirements
• Professional tour guiding does
not end with the completion
/submission of these documents.
It take a lot of personal values
,character,and discipline to be
able to come out as an effective
,excellent and well-mannered
tour guide/ service provider and
tourism frontline representing the
country and the people

11. QUALITIES OF AN IDEAL TOUR GUIDE
• Knowledgeable
• Outgoing and Approachable
• Confident
• Proactive Sensitive

12. The Role of a Tour Guide during the Pre-tour
• Study your tour assignment
• Be aware of the composition of the group
• Review itinerary
• Be reminded of vouchers needed
• Know your vehicle to be used, plate
number, and name of driver or coordinator

13. Role of a Tour Guide during the actual Tour
• Be punctual
• Make sure you have the complete
name of guests, cash advances and
tour vouchers
• Check your transport amenities
• Meet and greet the group
• Discuss itinerary and check other
concerns

18. Thank you