In which year did the National Tourism Administration start organizing tour guide qualification examinations?

1989.

Since 1989, the National Tourism Administration has held a national tour guide qualification examination every year. To become a qualified tour guide, you must have a tour guide qualification certificate. The tour guide qualification certificate is the national certification for the qualifications of those engaged in tour guide services. Although it is said that to engage in the tour guide profession, you must obtain a tour guide certificate in accordance with regulations, but if you want to enter the door of the tour guide, the tour guide qualification certificate is the first step.

The Tour Guide Qualification Examination is held once a year and is organized and implemented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The general examination time is in November every year. The specific arrangements for the current year's examination are usually released in June. The registration time is approximately from July to August every year.