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    The Canary Islands Association of Travel Agencies and Tour Operators (ACAVyT) and the Professional Association of Tourist Guides of Tenerife (APIT) would like to inform the sector and the public of the important collaboration agreement reached between both entities following the recent voting process for the representation of professional tourism associations on the Board of the Teide National Park. Context of the Agreement In the recent election to appoint professional tourism representation on the Board of the Teide National Park, both associations received equivalent support, reflecting the importance of each within the sector.Ultimately, APIT will take on the…

At the Professional Association of Tourist Guides of Tenerife, we stand for a profession based on quality, safety, and respect for the territory. 👉 This article from Diario de Avisos highlights a reality we’ve been denouncing for some time: the spread of unauthorized routes and irresponsible practices that put both people and nature at risk. 🗺️ A professional tourist guide doesn’t just inform, interpret, and accompany — we also care, guide, and ensure that every experience is meaningful and safe. 📣 We stand for a profession that is regulated, committed, and worthy of recognition. 🔗 Read the full article here…

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The kind of tourist you are determines the kind of tour you get, but unfortunately, I have learned, sometimes good people are bad tourists. In my 2-and-a-half years leading bicycle tours of Paris, I've met them all: the social-media addict who takes selfies in the middle of traffic, the whiny cyclist who complains about the hills, the happy-go-lucky adventurer who takes off on her own and immediately gets lost. Here are a few simple tips about how to avoid common mistakes on group tours and be the kind of tourist that tour guides love. Be prepared Sometimes there truly is nowhere…

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Sorry, this entry is only available in European Spanish.