BEGIN YOUR DREAM TRAVEL CAREER TODAY
Our tour training courses have a proven track record for producing the most in-demand Tour Guides and Tour Directors over the past 46 YEARS, no matter where you are in life. 

Apply Now For Our Tour Guide Certification Course by clicking the "Learn More" button on our page. 

TOP 5 BENEFITS TO BECOMING AN ITMI CERTIFIED TOUR GUIDE
1. Access To Our Career Launch Pad: 
Many tour companies only hire ITMI graduates because they receive the most extensive training in the industry. ITMI is highly recommended by Tour Companies like Tauck, Globus Family of Brands, WorldStrides, Destination America, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Collette and more.

2. Become Part of a Family-Like Community of Travel Leaders:
As a graduate of ITMI, you become part of the world’s largest network of professional tour guides and directors, industry partners and operators. 

3. Have Work/Life Balance:
From part-time to full-time and local to international, there is a lot of flexibility in the travel industry. According to a report, by Glassdoor, a Tour Guide was listed in the Top 3 Jobs for work-life balance. 

4. Get Paid To Travel:
If you are itching to ditch the desk job and have a global office instead, then this might be the career for you! There are over 30 different types of travel jobs and our team will help guide you on your own unique path. 
          
5. Bring Joy To People Every Work Day
The most exciting and satisfying part of being a Travel Professional is the ability to share the wonder of the world with others by having the privilege to empower people to stretch personally, to grow by trying a new food, or use a new language.

Apply by clicking the "Learn More" button on our page. 

HOW DOES IT WORK?
There are two parts to the ITMI Certification Program. Our Tour Guide Certification Program and our Tour Director Certification Program. 

Click the "Learn More" button on our page for details. 


Education

Travel & Leisure

International Tour Management Institute

Ted Bravos

Russell Marcason

Pam Akgun

Marco Scaglione

Lori Bodkin

Kira Butler

Barbara Brundage

Mike Ruggieri

Dawn Nelsen

Lisa Vande Veegaete

Carol Lorenz Kendrick

The Education and Training team at the International Tour Management Institute (ITMI) is responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive training programs for aspiring tour guides and directors. This team, comprising experienced instructors and industry professionals, focuses on creating engaging curriculum that equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the travel industry. They foster a supportive learning environment, guiding students through certification processes and helping them launch successful careers in tourism.

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