TOUR GUIDING USA & CANADA
How to Become a Professional Tour Guide
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Excerpt from Tour Guiding USA & Canada:
Amusement Park Strategy – Early Wins the DayA successful amusement park visit depends on a well-planned schedule and innovative, forward-thinking logistics. The single most effective way to avoid crowds and secure access to top attractions with long waits is simple: arrive early.What many outsiders don’t know is that hotel guests affiliated with the park often receive early entry privileges—a golden advantage for your group. This is where your leadership makes the difference.Explain to your group that waking up early on park day isn’t just a suggestion—it’s the key to an enjoyable experience. By being among the first to arrive, your group can head straight to the most in-demand rides and attractions before the crowd comes in large numbers. By noon, they’ll have already checked off the must-sees, while others are still queuing up at the gates.Remind them: there’s no shortcut later in the day. The only way to maximize enjoyment and minimize stress is to be at the entrance before the rush begins. Also, keep in mind that parking the coach, walking to the gates, and navigating entrance procedures all take time. Factor this into your morning schedule. A group that’s early, alert, and ready is a group that ends the day smiling—and that makes you, as their guide, the hero of the day.
Tour Guiding USA & Canada—A Practical Career GuideThinking about starting a career as a tour guide in North America? This comprehensive manual, written by experienced tour director Nicco Schaal, offers you the essential tools not only to succeed but also to excel—covering everything from landing your first job to confidently leading tours through cities, national parks, and cultural landmarks in the United States and Canada.Inside you'll discover: Step-by-step guidance to kick-start your career. Professional training and cultural etiquette tips. Regional insights for the U.S. and Canada. Safety, planning, and essential tools of the trade. Sample itineraries with realistic pacing.Whether you're starting a new journey or advancing within a destination management company, this guide, filled with practical advice and real-world experience, serves as your roadmap to a fulfilling career in travel.
I'm Nicco Schaal, author of TOUR GUIDING USA & CANADA and Global Trivia books, where I blend travel, fun facts, and cultural insights into engaging challenges that inspire readers to learn and explore the world.
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