Tour Guides and Escorts
Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
52 alternate job titles:
Admitting Office Escort
Adventure Guide
Alpine Guide
Art Museum Aide
Art Museum Docent
Discovery Guide
Docent
Duck Driver
Environmental Educator
Escort
Escort Service Attendant
Establishment Guide
Event Guide
Fishing Guide
Guest Ambassador
Guest Experience Ambassador
Guide
Haunted History Tour Guide
Historical Interpreter
Historical Site Guide
Hunter Guide
Hunting Guide
Kayak Guide
Licensed Guide
Mountain Guide
Museum Attendant
Museum Docent
Museum Educator
Museum Guide
National Park Tour Guide
Outdoor Guide
Page
Park Ambassador
Park Guide
Plant Guide
Presenter
River Rafting Guide
Science Interpreter
Sightseeing Guide
Site Attendant
Student Tour Guide
Tour Bus Guide
Tour Conductor
Tour Coordinator
Tour Escort
Tour Guide
Tour Travel Specialist
Tourist Escort
Tourist Guide
VIP Tour Guide (Very Important Person Tour Guide)
Wilderness Guide
Zipline Guide
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Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Teach daily living skills or behaviors. | General |
| Guide patrons on tours. | General |
| Provide attraction or event information to patrons. | General |
| Respond to customer inquiries. | General |
| Greet customers, patrons, or visitors. | General |
| Distribute resources to patrons or employees. | General |
| Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. | General |
| Provide patrons with directions to locales or attractions. | General |
| Administer first aid. | General |
| Collect fares or payment from customers. | General |
| Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use. | General |
| Organize recreational activities or events. | General |
| Sell products or services. | General |
| Promote products, services, or programs. | General |
| Translate information for others. | General |
| Drive vehicles to transport patrons. | General |
| Perform administrative or clerical tasks. | General |
| Gather information in order to provide services to clients. | General |
| Train service staff. | General |
| Monitor patron activities to identify problems or potential problems. | Maintenance |
| Monitor availability of equipment or supplies. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Apple Safari | Internet browser software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software |
| Centaur Systems Centaur Travel Business Management System TBMS | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Global positioning system GPS software | Mobile location based services software |
| IBS Software Services Tour Partner | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Padlet | Computer based training software |
| Pear Deck | Presentation software |
| RBS GoTour Online | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| SmugMug Flickr | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Softrip Travel Software System | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| TourTech Systems TourTools | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Cruise Counsellor | Cruise Lines International Association | Not Available |
| Certified Interpretive Guide | National Association for Interpretation | Not Available |
| Certified Interpretive Trainer | National Association for Interpretation | Not Available |
| Certified Tour Guide / Director | International Tour Management Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Tour Professional | National Tour Association | Not Available |
| Certified Tourism Ambassador | Tourism Ambassador Institute | Not Available |
| Elite Cruise Counsellor | Cruise Lines International Association | Not Available |
| Master Cruise Counsellor | Cruise Lines International Association | Not Available |
| Travel Agent Executive | Cruise Lines International Association | Not Available |
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