Maggie Joanidis
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10/25/2025 5:42 PM
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Our colleagues at the NGTGA are offering some excellent upcoming training sessions open to all guides! These are great opportunities to sharpen your skills, learn something new, and connect with guides from across the country. Details below:
- Watch the recording of the September 24 program from the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts: Dr. Kay Fanning, chief historian for the U.S. Commission on Fine Arts, and director Tom Luebke shared an amazing presentation on their new book, “American Shrines: The Architecture of Presidential Commemoration.” Go here to watch the recording anytime before October 31. If you would like to order a copy of the spectacular book featured in this presentation, you can order it here.
- Watch the recording of the October 23 program from the International Tour Management Institute (ITMI): Ted Bravos (Co-Founder), Joan Keddell (President), and Carol Kendrick (Director of Curriculum) from the ITMI led an interactive discussion on the evolution of tourism leadership and the future of guiding. Go here to watch the recording anytime before November 23. Here is a link to the FREE digital book referenced during the discussion about the ITMI's "30 Travel Careers" you can also share with anyone else you think may be interested.
- Register for the October 27 program on the 1903 Iroquois Theater Fire: The Chicago Tour Guide Professionals Association (CTPA) invites all NFTGA members to join this virtual program from the Iroquois Theater Historical Society's Executive Director, Caron Primas Brennan, as she discusses the country's most deadly building before 9/11. Go here for more details and to register for this virtual event. If you are unable to attend the live-stream, the recording will be available to watch for the following 30 days.
The NFTGA has put these programs together for guides nationwide, and we encourage all our members to take advantage of them.
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