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The Significance and Role of Tour Guide Association in China—Under the Background of Tourism Law
School of Management, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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Journal of Service Science and Management·Volume 10 (2017)·Pages 150–155·Published 7 April 2017·DOI10.4236/jssm.2017.102013
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Abstract
Tourism Law has had a significant impact on tour guides since it is implemented on October 1, 2013. This paper is intended to make a preliminary analysis of the Tour Guide Association (TGA). First, it will introduce the concept of the TGA and the problems of current management system. Then, the necessities and difficulties of setting up a TGA under the background of Tourism Law will be analyzed. Finally, this paper focuses on the discussion of the function of TGA including exchanging, rights protection, training and propaganda to promote the development of TGA.
KeywordsTour GuideTour Guide AssociationTourism Law
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