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Key Tourism Insights from the US Market

by Julie Womack | Nov 16, 2016 | Tour Guiding

Cape Town Tourism attended the 8th African Road Show in North America. This show was to promote tourism in Africa and to gain insight into what the North American market wants. Their findings show that “Cape Town is well-known and remains a favourite destination...

Some interesting statistics showing the economic value of Tourism in Cape Town

by Julie Womack | Jun 13, 2015 | Tour Guiding

Tourist Guide Institute attended a workshop with the City of Cape Town’s Local Government Services on 10 June 2015. These are some of the interesting facts and statistics given by the different speakers and my thoughts and questions that arise from these...

Being a Tourist Guide is a Wonderful Privilege

by Julie Womack | Oct 28, 2013 | Tour Guiding

It is a privilege being a tourist guide as you get to meet the most amazing people, besides your clients, along the way, accommodation hosts, chefs and kitchen staff, bus drivers, site guides, other tourist guides, local people and many others. You also get to see...

Course dates for 2022

Tour Operator Course: see details under Training Courses

Cost : R 3 000

Tourist Guide Courses:

3 x Full time courses: 08:30 – 17:00

17 – 28 Jan 2022
3 – 13 May 2022
3 – 14 Oct 2022

Cost : R7 200

Online Courses:

Start date – anytime

Option 1: Practicals during office hours 08:30 – 17:00

22 – 28 Jan 2022
12 – 18 Mar 2022
7 – 13 May 2022
2 – 8 July 2022
8 – 14 Oct 2022

Option 2: Practicals on 6 Saturdays 08:30 – 17:00

13, 20, 27 Aug 3, 10, 17 Sept

Cost : R7 200

Accreditation

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CATHSSETA Accreditation Number: 613/P/000053/2005

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