IATG - It Pays to Belong

There are many benefits to being a Professional Member of IATG (Institute of Australian Tour Guides) which include:

opportunities to attend regular famils, lectures, workshops and social events
access to informative IATG e-News and quarterly IATG Welcome Newsletter
networking opportunities with tourism operators and experienced guide colleagues
employment opportunities through a listing on the IATG's website and via broadcasts of job opportunities as they arise
the opportunity to create their own individual Profile Page, linked to their listing on the IATG website
their own personalised website address, if they have a Profile Page
access to professionally printed IATG business cards, that identify members as Professional Tour Guides
discounted business insurance recommended for freelance tour guides
a voice in quality, training, professional development and general tourism issues through IATG's links with government and industry bodies
a membership photo ID card which is also used as proof of membership
access to domestic and international travel discounts via membership of the Breakaway Travel Club. Click Here to find out more.
discounted and complimentary admission to various tourist attractions and cultural centres. To find out what are the current offers available, please click here.
access to an IATG Mentor offering help and guidance with the tasks that guides are required to do. This free service is available to all IATG Professional and Affiliate Guides only. To download the list of current mentors, please click here. IATG has created a mentoring body of guides who are experienced in many areas, are patient and have a great understanding of the problems faced by guides today. Our mentors are available to talk through specific guiding problems and advise members how best to handle situations, either for immediate reference or as a future suggestion for a problem they've already encountered.