Policy

The IPTGSA is a volunteer-driven organisation dedicated to professionalising cultural tourist guiding in South Africa through high standards of knowledge, service, and ethical conduct. For the past 10 years, it has operated with an all-volunteer management structure, guided by its constitution.

The Institute of Professional Tourist Guides of Southern Africa (IPTGSA) is committed to transformation, inclusivity, and professional excellence in cultural tourist guiding. As per Act 3 of 2014, Chapter 6, all cultural tourist guides must be registered with the Department of Tourism.