The Gambia Official Tourist GuidesThe Gambia Official Tourist Guides Scheme was established in 1997 in consultations with all tourism stakeholders. A group of young and talented youths were recruited and trained to be freelance tour guides with a strict code of conduct to show visitors around the and gives them a real feel of Gambian experience.The objectives of the scheme are to improve visitor experience by enhancing guest-host encounters, improve economic livelihood development and create jobs to reduce poverty and minimize hassling of tourists. They are found outside of most hotels around the TDA are licensed by the Gambia Tourism Authority based on well established code of Conduct. The services they render should compliment and not compete with those of the established Ground Tour Operators. The Role of the Official Tour Guide 1. To Guide tourists around the community 2. To provide tourist with information concerning our social/cultural heritage 3. To promote the country 4. To encourage more professionalism amongst local youth in terms of guiding and contact with tourists 5. To facilitate the exchange of information between stakeholders within the industry 6. To reduce hassle and increase the security of tourists |
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