The World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) will host its 21st international convention in Fukuoka, Japan, in 2026.
This will mark the first time the country will host this prestigious event.
In January this year, the final bid presentation was delivered at the WFTGA 2024 convention in Siracusa, Italy. Following the association’s final decision, it was officially announced that the international convention would be held in Fukuoka.
Over 2,500 leaders and professionals from over 60 countries and regions in the tour guiding industry will gather at this convention to share their knowledge and experiences. Pre- and post-convention activities will offer delegates the opportunity to explore Fukuoka and other parts of Japan.
The host organisation for this event is the Kyushu Association of Interpreters, Translators, and Guide-Interpreters, a proud member of WFTGA. The Executive Committee received tremendous support and promotion from the Fukuoka Convention Center and the Fukuoka Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with additional backing from various Japanese government agencies such as the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, Japan Tourism Agency, and Japan National Tourism Organization.
