A tour guide is responsible for escorting tourists, coordinating transportation and accommodations, leading tour groups, providing commentary on local attractions and points of interest, and handling any operational issues that arise. The job requires a 4-year degree in tourism or social sciences and in-house training. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as extensive knowledge of the local cultural and natural heritage. Tour guides must be in good health, patient, mature, responsible, and dedicated to ensure tourists have a positive experience. The career offers opportunities for advancement to tour director or operator and steady employment prospects due to growing tourism demand.

1. Tour guide

2. Tasks of a tour guide:·Escort tourists and look after their comfort; ·Coordinate pre-arranged accomodation and transport; ·Lead tour groups, advice tour members of local interest points; ·Prepare and present tour commentaries; ·Coordinate pre-arranged tour activites such as visits to local attractions, museums, restaurant or shops, cruises and extended tours; ·Research on the cultural and natural heritage of an area; ·Attend to operational problems such as booking errors and amendments, lost luggage, illness, and provide first aid if needed; ·Maintain written reports of daily activities and carry out administrative work.

3. Basic Educational Requirement :The job of a Tour Guide requires completion of a four-year degree course in social sciences, preferably a BS in Tourism. In-house training is normally conducted for those who qualify for the job.Skills and Competencies:· Ability to articulate with a clear speaking voice; · Organizational skills; · Ability to think logically; · Excellent communication skills; · Excellent general knowledge of the cultural and natural heritage of an area; · Ability and enthusiasm in working for the public.

4. Physical Attributes and Characteristics ·Good health; ·Patient; ·Mature; ·Able to accept responsibility; ·Dedicated and dependable.

5. Duties and Responsibilities Must wear uniform to be easily distinguished by tourists

6. must be neat at all times

7. must be prepared in any situations by not panicking

8. Highly trained

9. Arrange for transportation for visitors

10. Assemble and check required supplies and equipment before departing for tour