Initial Tour Guide Training Course Concludes in Almaty

From 15 to 21 October, the Almaty City Tourism Department organized an “Initial Tour Guide Training” course, successfully completed by B.S. Adilbay, a lecturer at the Department of Recreational Geography and Tourism of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, and A.K. Seitkamal, a master’s student at the same department.

During the course, participants enhanced their knowledge of tour guides’ professional code of conduct and ethics, WFTGA international recommendations and official standards of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the specific needs of tourists requiring additional assistance, and the fundamentals of first aid in emergencies. They also developed practical skills in organizing and conducting urban walking and bus tours.

The training programme provided participants with an opportunity to explore the practical aspects of tour guiding, exchange experience with tourism industry professionals, and discuss current issues related to the organization of guided tours.

The Department of Recreational Geography and Tourism congratulates our colleague and master’s student on enhancing their professional competencies. May their newly acquired knowledge and experience contribute to their future professional achievements and support the continued development of the tourism industry