globally networked
Together instead of against each other
The cake is big enough. Guides from other countries are not opponents, but often have to deal with the same problems. We can learn from each other and professionalize together.
Overview of the most important congresses
austriaguide symposium
every year in a different state
Formerly called the austriaguide congress, it was held for the first time as a specialist day in 2019. This will include a day of professional presentations. The days before and after, the respective WKO or association organizes a sightseeing program. Mostly in the 1st week of November.
Danube Moldova Guide Day
Bavaria | South Bohemia | Upper Austria
The multi-day meeting in early March takes place in a different country each year. In addition to technical presentations and workshops, there is always an exciting program of discovery in the region.
Lake Constance Guest Guide Conference
Switzerland | Austria | Germany
The one-day meeting takes place every year in a different country around Lake Constance. In the morning with technical lectures and in the afternoon with an excursion program. Mostly in the middle of March.
Alps - Adriatic region
Slovenia | Austria
Usually in February the annual meeting between Slovenian and Austrian guides takes place. A day of technical presentations and tours.
Bavarian Guest Guide Day
austriaguides are also welcome every year
for years the austriaguides are invited as well
Every year at the beginning of January, the two-day meeting takes place in a different region of Bavaria. In addition to technical presentations, the main focus of the program is on socializing.
German Guest Guide Day
austriaguides are also welcome every year
Current professional-political topics, specialized lectures, tourist events are on the agenda at these meetings at the end of February. In the public part of the guest guide conference, however, active networking with decision-makers from politics and the tourism industry also plays an important role.
European Meeting - FEG Meeting
very familiar meeting with exciting sightseeing program
Every year in the 3rd week of November, the 1 1/2 week meeting of the Federation of European Tourist Guides Association is held in a different European country. In addition to a pre- and post-program with many sightseeing tours, the program includes a number of workshops.
World Federation Meeting - WFTGA Convention
approx. 30-40 austriaguides participate regularly
Every 2 years at the end of January, the General Assembly of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations is held in a different country. During the 2 weeks there is an extensive pre and post program in the regions of each country. The main program offers lectures, workshops and tours, as well as plenty of time to explore the cities for yourself. A judicial family vacation with like-minded people.
The advantages
Professional networking
Mutual support
Exciting technical presentations
Vacation with like-minded people
Learning from each other
