Original scientific paper

CHALLENGES IN EDUCATION OF TOUR GUIDES AND TOUR MANAGERS

Mitja Gorenak ; Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor, Celje, Slovenia
Irena Gorenak ; Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor, Celje, Slovenia

Abstract

The following article examines different educational systems for tour guides in Slovenia as well as abroad. Based on the survey carried out among tour guides and tours managers in Slovenia their
opinion on the usefulness of knowledge gained the process, their viewpoint on the current form of education and the level of difficulty of obtaining a license for a tour guide or tour manager was
investigated. In addition, their viewpoint on proposed new contents and forms of education was examined. Finally, a two-way system of education for tour guides, i.e. professional tour guides and part-time tour guides and tour managers, was proposed.

Keywords

tourism; tour guides; education

Hrčak ID:

94307

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/94307

Publication date:

26.12.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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