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The Professional Guide: Dynamics of Tour Guiding
ISBN: 978-0-471-28386-7
Hardcover
288 pages
November 1992
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  • Table of Contents
AN EVOLVING PROFESSION.

The Tour Guide: A Historical Overview.

Profiles of Today's Tour Guides.

THE INDUSTRY AND THE ROLE OF THE GUIDE.

Tourism.

The Traveler.

Interpretation and the Role of the Guide.

Education.

TECHNIQUES.

Leadership and Social Skills.

Presentation and Speaking Skills.

Bringing a Place to Life.

MANAGEMENT.

The Nuts and Bolts of Conducting Tours.

Travelers with Special Needs.

The Business of Guiding.

Professional Ethics and Etiquette.

Appendices.

Glossary.

Bibliography.

Index.