Many people want jobs as guides or tour managers, but there are no obvious routes into these careers. With the variety of work available, knowing where to start can become very confusing. This work provides guidance in establishing a career path in the industry. It contains practical tips, useful advice and real-life case studies drawn from all different areas of the industry, it tells you which jobs are most suited to your skills, how to develop those skills further, where to look for jobs and training and how to further your career once you've begun work. It finishes with a list of contact details of useful organizations and associations, as well as suggestions for further reading.