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The International Guide Academy (IGA) is offering $250 off Tour Director Certification tuition for all remaining 2026 classes. Use code 250MD when enrolling online.

Whether you are a future student ready to launch a new career, a graduate thinking about referring a friend, or someone who knows a great candidate — this is the moment to act.

The Tour Director profession has existed since the 1800s. IGA has been Training and Certifying since 1973. Graduates have come from almost 100 countries.

Offer valid through Friday, May 29 at 11:59 PM local time.

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Schedule a 15-minute call with Daniel Slater, IGA President: calendly.com/international-guide-academy/15min

Latest catalog available hard copy mailed to you or downloaded.

Free Tour Director & Guide Training Catalog | IGA 1973 Request IGA's free catalog — class dates, curriculum, and tuition for Tour Director and Tour Guide training and certification. Be Paid To Travel.

Earth Month became a month-long extension of Earth Day, both of which have been celebrated and recognized in the U.S. since 1970.
By 1990, Earth Month reached a global scale when 200 million people from 141 countries joined in participating in the month-long event.
The theme of this year’s Earth Day and Earth Month is “Our Power, Our Planet” — focused on the role of people and communities worldwide in sustaining environmental protections that affect the cost of living, public health, infrastructure reliability, and long-term stability.

You can download the catalog for our certification programs at www.bepaidtotravel.com/catalog

For more than 50 years, The International Guide Academy has been the trusted leader in travel education and certification programs for Tour Directors and Tour Guides. The certification programs have continued to be updated and developed with inputs from industry professionals, i.e., Tour Operators, IGA instructors and graduates, Destination Management Companies, Sightseeing Companies, Event Planners, etc. Textbooks used in every class are kept up to date. The IGA 2026 textbook has been updated and is the most up-to-date, career-focused foundation used in the certification programs and reflects the "how to" and skills used by Tour Directors and Tour Guides in their work today.

Join online Tour Guide and Live Tour Director Courses. Join our online Tour Guide and Tour Director Certification Courses today! Unlock your potential in the tourism industry with our expert Instructor.

A career as a tour director is both exciting and rewarding, offering the chance to travel the world while sharing your passion for exploration with others. By enrolling in one of 2026 International Guide Academy's top certification programs, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this dynamic industry. Your journey to becoming a successful tour director starts with the right training.

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From all of us at the International Guide Academy we are wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season and a great 2026 filled with travel.