Requirements for engaging in tour escort services ()

Must obtain a tour guide certificate and have corresponding academic qualifications, language proficiency and tourism industry experience.

my country’s tour guide qualification examination system refers to the qualification certification of people engaged in the tour guide profession.

1. Basic information.

Test content: including knowledge of policies and regulations, tourism knowledge, language expression, etc.

Examination method: A combination of written and oral examinations. The examination is divided into three levels: junior tour guide, intermediate tour guide and senior tour guide.

Examination time: twice a year, held in spring and autumn.

Examination objects: Personnel engaged in tourism services must have certain academic qualifications or register to take the exam after passing training.

Test results: The exams for junior tour guides and intermediate tour guides adopt a total score system, while the exams for senior tour guides adopt a subject-based system. Test scores are valid for two years.

2. Employment prospects.

In recent years, with the increase in national income, the increase in leisure time, and the support of national policies, the tourism industry has developed explosively and rapidly. This has put forward higher requirements for the services of travel agencies, especially the requirements for tour guides, which has brought the development of the tourism industry to a higher level.

3. The tour guide is professional.

Tour guides mainly study basic knowledge and skills in tour guide business, tourism geography and other aspects, and carry out tourism service reception, management, scenic spot development, public relations and marketing, etc. For example: providing travel activity arrangements, explanations, translation and other services for tourist groups, tour guides for museums, nature reserves, etc., reception planning, arranging and organizing tourist visits, excursions, etc.

4. Vocational skills.

Have the ability to learn new knowledge and new skills and the ability to innovate and start a business; have the ability to acquire knowledge, apply new technologies and adapt to society; have the ability to skillfully use tourism cultural knowledge; have the ability to provide tour guide services, travel agencies and Basic theories and skills of scenic area management; good multicultural communication, teamwork and organizational management skills; good psychological quality and crisis management capabilities; mastering necessary language (Mandarin, foreign language) expression skills and computer application skills.

5. Employment orientation.

Mainly for travel agencies, scenic spots (spots) and museums (memorial halls), in travel agencies and scenic spots (spots) service and management positions, engaged in local tour guides, full-accompanying tour guides, outbound tour leaders, scenic spot commentators, Outreach, planning and adjustment, tourism consultation, tourism complaint handling and scenic spot management.