13 Qualities Of A Great Tour Guide

What distinguishes great tour guides from averages ones? My name is Gus Moore. I have been guiding tours for 10 years, and these are some of the qualities I’ve learned along the way: 1. Open to change 2. Interested in people 3. Anticipate needs 4. Fun & optimistic 5. Good photographer 6. Good storyteller 7. Self-aware 8. Confident leader 9. Smartphone expert 10. Food service 11. Local knowledge 12. Accept criticism 13. Live in the moment