Travel Guides
Plan, organize, and conduct long-distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.
33 alternate job titles:
Adventure Guide
Alpine Guide
Cruise Agent
Cruise Consultant
Cruise Coordinator
Cruise Counselor
Cruise Director
Cruise Guide
Destination Coordinator
Destination Imagination Coordinator
Dude Wrangler
Event Guide
Experience Guide
Guide
Hunting and Fishing Guide
International Guest Coordinator
Mountain Services Manager
Naturalist Guide
Program Guide
Raft Guide
River Expedition Guide
River Guide
Tour Consultant
Tour Coordinator
Tour Escort
Tour Manager
Tour Operations Specialist
Tour Operator
Trail Guide
Travel Consultant
Travel Guide
VIP Tour Guide (Very Important Person Tour Guide)
Whitewater Rafting Guide
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Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Organize recreational activities or events. | General |
| Resolve customer complaints or problems. | General |
| Sell products or services. | General |
| Arrange services or reservations for patrons. | General |
| Guide patrons on tours. | General |
| Provide attraction or event information to patrons. | General |
| Assist individuals with special needs. | General |
| Administer first aid. | General |
| Drive vehicles to transport patrons. | General |
| Prepare foods or meals. | General |
| Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use. | General |
| Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. | General |
| Evaluate program effectiveness. | Analysis |
| Report information to managers or other personnel. | Management |
| Manage budgets for personal services operations. | Management |
| Monitor availability of equipment or supplies. | Maintenance |
| Maintain financial or account records. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Customer information databases | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Data visualization software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Financial accounting software | Accounting software |
| Global positioning system GPS software | Mobile location based services software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Tableau | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Travel Agent CMS | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accredited Cruise Manager | Cruise Lines International Association | Not Available |
| Assistant Day Ride Trail Guide | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Assistant Trail Guide Certification | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Certified Cruise Counsellor | Cruise Lines International Association | 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 |
| Day Ride Trail Guide | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Elite Cruise Counsellor | Cruise Lines International Association | Not Available |
| Global Travel Professional | Global Business Travel Association Academy | Not Available |
| Master Cruise Counsellor | Cruise Lines International Association | Not Available |
| Trail Guide Level 1 Certification | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Trail Guide Level 2 Overnight Certification | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Trail Guide Level 3 Packing Certification | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Trail Guide Level 4 Wilderness Certification | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Travel Agent Executive | Cruise Lines International Association | Not Available |
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