Print This PageTravel and tourism is the world’s second largest business and a much faster than anticipated growth has been projected through 2015. This has been attributed to rising leisure time, a rise in income, low cost travel service and an overall increase in demand for group travel tours. With this increase in travel throughout the United States and Canada, tour guides and tour guide services are in great demand.
Companies in need of these specialized services are airlines, cruise ship companies, motor coach operators, railway excursions, historical societies and special interest groups.
In a recent survey of 1,000 men and women seeking employment in travel and tourism, an overwhelming 65% indicated their choice would be that of a tour guide or tour escort. Why is this profession so appealing? It is very exciting and financially rewarding. You have the opportunity to experience a whole new world of travel and entertainment while escorting groups, not only on land packages, but also accompanying these groups on cruise ships sailing to exciting ports of call to all seven continents. Escorting tours can be a full-time or a part-time occupation. Once you are experienced you can select your own itineraries such as: Alaska in the summertime and the South Pacific and Caribbean in the winter. If you enjoy traveling and working with people; this can be a great opportunity for you.
Our company has been in the travel business for over 25 years. Our comprehensive tour manual will give you an in-depth look at various specialized fields that comprise the travel and tourism industry.
You will learn the 10 most important things about escorting tour groups such as:
- present job market opportunities open to tour guides
- links with companies seeking professional guide services
- how you can participate in familiarization tours with little or no cost to you.
