Assistance on Professional Tour Guides and the Relationship Between the English Language Education Study Program at the University of Nias Raya with a Job as a Tour Guide

Abstract

The tour guide profession has become the most essential element of the tourist sector. On the other hand, Professional tour guides must undergo extensive training. Tourism has established itself as one of the most important factors for the global community, particularly for the people of South Nias, who still preserve and present natural and cultural beauty that remains intact even in the midst of modernity, alongside changes and improvements in social, cultural, and economic factors. The presence of present tourists will, of course, generate a favorable response. Thus, to prevent this from happening, a solution is needed, namely by providing teaching or socialization in the form of training of tour guide for the next generation. The community services program organized by Warmadewa University and Nias Raya University which aim to educate and increase the interest of the younger generation regarding the preservation of the tour guide and the awareness of tourism destination, this also has a relationship with cultural and linguistic aspects. Technically, the method used in this research was qualitative research through the interview stage to find out partner problems. The source of data used in this study is primary data by conducting field observations to find out the problems faced by the students of English Language Study Program in Nias Raya University. The results showed that there was an increase in understanding the tour guides profession and being able to describe instructions or tourist attractions in practice.

Development of English Travel Guide for Improving Local Tourism Services in Ollon Valley Tourist Attraction, Tana Toraja

“…For example, a tour guide may be given a list of vocabulary commonly used in the context of tourism, including typical terms, descriptions of tourist attractions, or phrases often used by foreign tourists. By expanding the vocabulary and understanding of local tour guides related to English in the context of tourism, it is expected to improve their ability to provide informative and satisfying services to foreign tourists (Darma et al, 2022) . It can also increase their confidence in interacting with foreign tourists, thus creating a more positive and satisfying travel experience for both parties (Cros & McKercher, 2020).…”

“…Relevant content includes information on key attractions, cultural attractions, available activities, accommodation and transport facilities, and advice and tips for travellers. It is important to understand the needs and preferences of foreign tourists in the context of developing guidelines (Darma et al, 2022;Hong et al, 2022;Tanasavate, 2024;Weiler & Ham, 2002) . This can be done through surveys, interviews, or market research that focuses on the segment of foreign tourists visiting the Ollon Valley.…”

“…Once the relevant content has been selected, the next step is the translation process and language adaptation (Darma et al, 2022) . It involves translating information from the local language into English with due regard to the needs and preferences of foreign tourists (Asrifan et al, 2020;Hong et al, 2022;Huss, 2024;Salazar, 2005;Tanasavate, 2024) .…”

“…English Travel Guide for Local Tour Guides is a guide to help local tour guides in a particular area to communicate with foreign tourists well and effectively using English (Darma et al, 2022;Tanasavate, 2024) . By focusing on the unique needs and challenges encountered in a particular area, this guide provides practical strategies and insights to facilitate seamless interactions between guides and international visitors (Aschauer et al, 2021;de Belen et al, 2019;Fernández del Amo et al, 2018;Marques et al, 2022).…”