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English for Guidance by Prof. Adel AlSheikh

o Providing information about the history and culture of the places they
visit;

o describing points of interests; and
o answering questions tourists may have.
 Managing groups of up to thirty people:
o Being able to keep the group focused;
o making sure no one gets lost or left behind; and
o making sure the group is safe.
 Driving a motorized vehicle like a bus or a boat when necessary.
 Making sure that the group adheres and follows local laws, regulations, or
rules of specific destinations.
 Responding to emergency situations:
o Providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or first aid to tourists if

needed;
o remaining calm during stressful situations; and
o handling a group of panicking people.
 Assisting tourists with special needs like senior citizens, people with
disabilities, and people with small babies.
Daily Tasks

 Pre-briefing about the group.
 Meeting the group.
 Going over emergency procedures with the group.
 Explaining points of interest during the trip.
 Answering questions about the tour.
 Distributing promotional material.
 Making sure the group stays together and is safe until the end of the tour.

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