The Dallas/Fort Worth Area Tour Guide Association, organized in 1999, provides continuing education, training and certification programs. DFWATGA provides a forum for tour guides and hospitality professionals.

DFWATGA Core Purpose: To provide ongoing educational opportunities to raise the level of professionalism within the tour guiding and hospitality industry in North Texas.

Core Values: Professional Respect & Mutual Cooperation between members, Integrity, Accuracy, Loyalty and Excellence.

Association Goal: To be essential to success & professional growth for our membership and the DFW Area tour and hospitality industry.

Monthly Educational Programs

Monthly programs are held the third Tuesday of the month, January through November. The association holds three business meetings a year. The programs are educational, focusing on the area sites, the arts, attractions and general knowledge of the North Texas region. With each activity, our members learn current information to share with visitors.