IATDG – International Association of Tour Directors & Guides

Prepare for Your Career
as a Tour Director

Top professionals in the group tour industry designed this program to prepare the next generation of tour directors.

IATDG TourPrep

#1 Travel Association

IATDG TOURCONNECT
2025

A premier travel industry event for tour managers, tour guides and tour operators. Top talent Recruitment, Education and Networking. TourConnect 2025 Baltimore - Washington will be held at the Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland.

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Tour & Travels

20+

Years of experience

Why IATDG?

IATDG was formed by Tour Directors, Tour Operators, and Tour Guides with the common interest of ensuring “excellence in tour management and guiding”.

Our Goal

One of our primary goals is to increase the number of successful tours and satisfied travelers in the tour and travel industry each year.

Our Mission

We aim to support our directors and guides by providing and promoting opportunities for superior training, education, resources and exposure to employment.

November 17

Registration Desk Opens

November 18

Full Day 1 Interviews and Education

November 19

Full Day 2 Interviews and Education

November 20

Full Day 3 Interviews and Education

November 21

Half Day Follow up Interviews and Education; FAM Tours

Baltimore - Washington, DC
November 17 - 21

IATDG’s TourConnect 2025 will be traveling to the DC – MD – VA area and we can’t wait to share all the plans IATDG has for you! You can be assured we will be taking in the best the area has to offer and offering plenty of opportunities to get hired by the top group tour companies. IATDG always delivers a welcoming, first-class experience.