ProGuides is a non-profit professional association of tour guides and driver/guides in New Zealand.
Mission Statement
To raise the profile of the tour guide profession, provide support for members and improve the dialogue and co-operation with the wider industry.
To be pro-active in defining and maintaining a level of professionalism that reflects our high work standards and our care about New Zealand as a tourist destination.
The tour guide profession consists of lot of individuals doing a highly qualified job. ProGuides as an industry body is highly recognized and valued by the wider industry.
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All tour guides can benefit by being a member of the professional tour guide association in New Zealand. Take advantage of gaining an NZ-wide recognized qualification. Distinguish yourself from unprofessional tour guides and escorts who bring our work into disrepute. Add something to your CV at the same time.
The ATTTO Certificate in Tourism is a way to guarantee a minimum standard of the tour guide profession. We help with training to lift the profile of the tour guiding profession in the industry. We exchange ideas and learn from each other’s practical experience. And we enjoy social events to get to know each other better.
Site Information for First Time Users
Click on the menu buttons for more information. The "Find a Guide" page allows you to list your services and those looking for a tour guide to select one suitable for their needs.
On the "News and Facts" page, you find information about meetings, industry developments, new regulations etc.
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