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Етапи на професионалната компетентност на туристическия екскурзовод
Stages of Professional Competence of the Tour Guide

Author(s): Zachary Dechev
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Education, Adult Education, Higher Education , Tourism, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: Tour Guide; Professional Competency; Stages; Education; Qualification
Summary/Abstract: This paper presents the formal dimensions, criteria and possible construction stages in the development of the professional competence of a tourist guide. The first stage - primary professional competence, focuses on professional orientation and acquired professional training and education. The second stage - secondary professional competence, refers to the practical implementation of the tour guide profession, increasing the basic training and additional postgraduate qualification.