Association of Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland (aatgi) - Member Profile

aatgi is the Association of Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland (Cumann na dTreoraithe Formheasta do Thurasóirí in Eirinn) and is the professional association of Tourist Guides who are approved by Fáilte Ireland and FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council).

Founded in 1977, aatgi is the professional body representing the needs of National, City and Regional Guides in Ireland.  Current membership of aatgi is 200.  aatgi plays a representative role in the guiding sector and is a member of the Federation of European Tourist Guide Associations (FEG).

Their “Find a Guide Service” places guides on city, local and extended tours.  Many overseas operators are now using this service to source guides and the service is free of charge to them.  Website www.tourguides.ie.

aatgi have a commitment to on-going training and education, and throughout the off-season they organise regular lectures and day trips for their members.  They also organise Ongoing Professional Training (OPT) annually.

Georgina Boylan is President of the Association of Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland and an Associate Member of ITIC.


March 2010

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