Preparing Future Professional Tourist Guides
The International School of Tourism strengthens essential knowledge for the tourist guide license examination while developing tourism personnel through reskilling and upskilling.
The International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, organized the Professional Tourist Guide Preparation Program to develop the knowledge, practical skills and professional readiness of individuals interested in becoming tourist guides and applying for a tourist guide license.
On 25 July 2026, the International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, organized the Professional Tourist Guide Preparation Program, Module 1: Knowledge for the Tourist Guide License Examination, at Ban Chiao Lan Subdistrict Municipality, Ban Ta Khun District, Surat Thani Province.
The training program aimed to develop the essential knowledge and skills required by individuals interested in becoming professional tourist guides. It also prepared participants for the tourist guide license examination while promoting tourism workforce development and lifelong learning through reskilling and upskilling.
Key Areas of Learning
Throughout the program, participants gained academic knowledge and practical insights from experienced tourism professionals. The training strengthened their understanding of the roles, responsibilities and service standards expected of professional tourist guides.
The program also helped participants build confidence in preparing for the tourist guide licensing process and applying the knowledge gained to future professional practice in the tourism industry.
Guest Speakers
The International School of Tourism extends its sincere appreciation to all guest speakers for sharing their valuable knowledge, professional experience and practical guidance with the participants.
The School also thanks all participants for their interest and active engagement throughout the training program.
The International School of Tourism gratefully acknowledges Ban Chiao Lan Subdistrict Municipality for providing the venue and facilitating the successful organization of the activity.
The program reflects IST’s commitment to developing capable tourism personnel, improving service quality and creating professional career opportunities. These efforts contribute to strengthening the tourism industry and advancing sustainable tourism development in Surat Thani Province.
SDG Report & Relevant Goals
This activity contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
| SDG Goal | Target Description | Connection to the Activity |
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Goal 4: Quality Education | The program promotes lifelong learning and professional skills development through reskilling and upskilling. It also provides essential knowledge for the tourist guide license examination. |
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Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | The training strengthens participants’ professional skills, career readiness and employability while supporting workforce development within the tourism industry. |
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Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals | The activity reflects collaboration among the university, professional tourist guides and Ban Chiao Lan Subdistrict Municipality to strengthen local tourism personnel and improve the quality of tourism services. |
