Qualifications

Tour Guides are graduates of Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Management/ Hospitality Management, or completed TESDA Accredited short courses on Local Guiding Services NCII/Tour Guiding Service NCII.

Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Active listening
  • Organized and punctual/li>
  • Coordination
  • In-depth knowledge
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Basic safety and emergency skills
Cost of Education and Training

The tuition fee in private colleges and universities for BS in International Tourism and Travel Management ranges from P35,000-P40,000 per semester while public colleges and universities offer courses free of tuition.

Employment Prospects
Monthly Salary Range
PhP 11,000 - PhP 14,000

Industries
  • Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism
Propects for Career Advancement

Tour Guides may gain experience and specialize in tours to specific countries or to multiple destinations and eventually opt to set up their own travel agencies. They may also become travel writers or vloggers.