Professional Tour Guide Association of Australia
Established in 1985 to represent tour guides and tour managers, the PTGAA is based in Melbourne. It is a founding member of Guiding Organisations Australia Inc, is a member of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations and has a partner relationship with Tourism Victoria. Members work in all forms of tour guiding throughout Australia and overseas.
AIMS
PTGAA is committed to providing the tourism industry with
professionally skilled tour guides and tour managers through:
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Promoting the Association and its members
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Encouraging a high standard of conduct according to the PTGAA code of ethics.
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Supporting professional and career development.
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Creating networking opportunities.
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Establishing and maintaining accreditation.
RANGE OF SERVICES
Tour Guides and Tour Managers lead tours and provide
related services that may include:
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Arrival and departure assistance
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Locality orientation
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City sights
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Walks
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Attraction and site visits
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Special Interest tours
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Day and extended tours
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Domestic and international tours
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Associated services for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions
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Foreign Language guides are able to offer interpretive oral and written skills
MEMBERSHIP
PTGAA welcomes individuals working in all guiding categories to apply for
membership.
PTGAA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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Professional development
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Tourism industry networking
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Product familiarisation
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Quarterly newsletters
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Social functions
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Specialised entitlements
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Insurance availability
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Membership of a History Library
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WFTGA Cultour Card that gives free access to Museums and sites world wide and discounts on accommodation at certain major hotels, and car hire firms.
CONTACT DETAILS
Secretariat
Level 8, 350 Collins St.,
Melbourne 3000
All mail to:
PO Box 1252
Melbourne VIC 3001
Phone 03 8601 1124
Email
professionaltourguides@ptgaa.org
Website
www.ptgaa.com.au