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FGASA seeks formal recognition as a professional body for the nature guiding sector
FGASA is transitioning towards becoming a SAQA-recognised professional body, as the South African government formalises guiding qualifications and standardises training, to align with the country’s tourism goals to produce top-tier field guides. Hoedspruit, South Africa – 3 December 2024: In line with the South African government's 2021 Tourism Sector Masterplan [...]
FGAEA: East Africa Addresses Critical Skills Shortage through Professional Standards
In a recent article, published on 10 November 2024, the newly established Field Guides Association of East Africa has been asked to attend and participate in a high profile Tourism Summit being held in Tanzania later this month. The goal of the summit is to address critical skills shortages through [...]
FGASA and BirdLife South Africa enter a renewed Partnership to enhance Guided Avitourism in Southern Africa
The month of September is widely known as “Heritage Month” here in South Africa, but it is also the month in which we celebrate Tourism. World Tourism Day took place on 27 September 2024, and as a nation, we celebrated a resurgence in the tourism industry in post-pandemic times. As [...]
Eastern Cape Annual General Meeting & Awards Ceremony 2024
Last week Friday the FGASA guides of the Eastern Cape for their Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony. The event covers the latest developments for guides in the region as well as recognising and celebrating guides in the Eastern Cape for their career dedication and development. We’d like to [...]
FGASA Announces Establishment of Field Guides Association of East Africa
Hoedspruit - The Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA) is thrilled to announce the establishment of and partnership with the Field Guides Association of East Africa (FGAEA). This new organisation aims to set high standards of professionalism and excellence in ethical guiding across the East African region... Read full [...]
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