International Guide Academy, Inc.

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Daniel Slater , CITM , CTG , CTM , President of IGA and senior instructor is a graduate of both certification programs, and has been in the travel industry for over 20 years. He has worked as a motorcoach operator, motorcoach company owner, and tour company owner. His travels have taken him to 40+ USA states, Mexico, Canada, Denmark, Jamaica, Colombia, Aruba, Guatemala, Belize and numerous Caribbean islands. He has completed 6 tours in China in the last 36 months.

The International Guide Academy, Inc. (IGA) is approved and regulated by the Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools, Department of Higher Education. IGA is also recognized by the International Association of Tour Managers (London), the World Tourism Organization (Madrid), The Green Guide Alliance, and the National Tour Association (Lexington, KY, USA). The Academy has been written about in various newspapers throughout the world, recognized on the Job Monkey and Cruise Job Finders web sites as having an excellent training and free lifetime placement assistance program and was listed by Frommers as one of the "Top 100 addresses to have in the Tourism industry." CEO's Message: "Our company is committed to providing the tourism industry with the very best trained people who turn every tour into a more memorable travel experience. We have earned the reputation as the most trusted company in this field of training, certifying and placement of Tour Directors and Tour Guides." --Frank M. Slater, CITM, CTG, Ph.D. Daniel Slater, President/Owner , has over 25 years experience in international tourism, business, and education.

It is important to note that, based on the current hospitality industry standards, the professions of Tour Director (Tour Manager) and Tour Guide require different training, knowledge and certifications. IGA has been doing this for over 40 years. Earning your certification with IGA will give your resumé a competitive global edge.

Frank Slater , Ph.D., CTG, CITM, and CTM , is CEO of IGA since 1997 and a senior instructor. He brings his years of corporate, education, and travel experience to IGA.. Frank initially earned his CITM and CTG from the International Guide Academy and then earned his CTM (Certificate in Tour Management) from the International Association of Tour Managers (London) and the University of Breda, The Netherlands. For over 15 years, Frank has been a Gold Member of the International Tour Manager Association (London) and a member of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations. He has been an International Tour Manager in North America, Central and South America, Europe, Middle East (Syria, Lebanon, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel and Jordan), northern Africa, South Pacific and Asia, and has worked on cruise ships in Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Europe. "The day after I retired from the corporate world, I was traveling in Europe. After my certification with IGA, I have been paid to work on six of the seven continents. My certification from the International Guide Academy has opened the world of travel to me.

Sid Wilson , CTG , CITM , was one of the first graduates of the International Guide Academy when it came to the USA from London. He brings 20+ years of experience in the industry to the classroom and graduated from the Tour Guide Program in 1990 and the International Tour Director program in 1993. Sid has been a docent and guide at the Black American West Museum and Heritage center. He was chairperson of the board for the Academy of Travel and Tourism in Denver and Sid currently serves as a Denver Public Library Commissioner; on the board of directors for the National Academy Foundation's Academy of Hospitality and Tourism for Denver Public Schools; member of board of directors for Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau; Past Chairman of the board of directors for the Black American West Museum and Heritage Center; member board of directors for the Center of the American West; member board of directors for Colorado Historical Society's African American Advisory Council; past board member and vice-chair of Historic Denver; past member of Historic Preservation State Review Board; Vice Chairman board of directors for the James P.

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