Job Description
Conduct tours to show visitors around Hong Kong and provide background information on historical and scenic spots, interesting buildings, monuments and development projects
Take care of visitors during their stay in Hong Kong by arranging accommodation, transport and catering services for them
Act as interpreters for visitors and assist them in buying the desired goods
Answer visitors’ enquiries about Hong Kong, such as its history, geography, climate, government structure, economy, transport system and places of entertainment, as well as the way Hong Kong people live and work, their dialects, customs and religions
Answer visitors' enquiries about the Mainland, its development and its relation with Hong Kong and the rest of the world
Qualities and Qualifications
Have Secondary 5 education or above
Speak fluent English and have knowledge of other languages
Have knowledge of local and Oriental culture
Mature, honest and courteous
Patient and responsible
Like meeting and dealing with people, like talking, and have a good sense of humour
Clear-headed and adaptable
Professional Qualifications
At present, there is no recognised professional qualification for tour guides, but the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong will introduce the Tour Guide Certificate System after 2004. By then, a tour guide must first obtain a tour guide certificate issued by the Council before he can be engaged in tour guiding.
The Tour Guide Training Course under the Tourism Skills Upgrading Scheme will be one of the courses recognised by the Council. Those who have completed the course and passed the examination can apply to the Council for a tour guide certificate.
For information on the professional qualifications of tour guides, please contact the following organisation:
Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong
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