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If you find yourself constantly daydreaming at work about faraway lands and fascinating cultures, you might need more than a vacation. It could be time to pursue your travel dreams as a tour director or tour guide.  Tour guides and

The following post was written by Sarah Elkins – writer, storyteller, professional speaker, and 2016 ITMI Symposium and Reunion keynote speaker. It originally appeared on her website, elkinsconsulting.com.  I had a great time speaking at the International Tour Management Institute’s 2016 Annual

Zoe Wagoner, ITMI Alumni Zoe is one of a growing number of young people who want to see the world, experience other cultures and make a difference. The explosive growth of the student tour and multi-generational segments of the tourism

For many, the ideal Thanksgiving is not about consuming massive amounts of turkey and stuffing and parking in front of the TV for a day of sports. Some would rather spend their holiday feeling waterfall spray in Costa Rica or

The Chinese National Guide was leading a tour group of Americans through Tiananmen Square. All of a sudden she picked up the microphone and said to the group “I’m so sorry to tell you this, but at this very moment

Travel is the greatest teacher in the world. The people-to-people connection is what travel is all about. Travel creates global bonds that dwarf geographic distances and cultural differences. Each time your travel you weave a thread in a larger world

Lucero Macedo, ITMI Alumni 2011 An interview with Lucero Macedo, ITMI Certified Tour Guide and someone with a passion for travel! What or who inspired you to become a tour director? The passion for learning about and sharing the beauty

You hear your name called and your mouth becomes the Sahara Desert. A cruel clamminess crawls across every inch of your skin. You stand up and you can’t feel your feet. OMG! you can’t feel your feet. Are you even