Find more information about what Guide of the Year is, how it works, the benefits, how to register your guides, and FAQs below.
What is it?
Guide of the Year is a TourRadar initiative that aims to recognize outstanding tour guides and celebrate the passion, dedication, and innovation they bring to every organized adventure!
How Does it work?
What are the Benefits?
- Earn trust from travelers through the surge in positive reviews your guides gather!
- Gain prestige as Guide of the Year 2024, boosting your standing in the organized adventure community.
- Build connections with industry leaders, sponsors, and influencers to open up new career opportunities and collaborations.
- By joining, you are not just competing for an award; your guides are becoming valued members of the organized adventures community.
- On top of this, TourRadar's Guide of the Year will win a cash prize from our USD 10,000$ prize pool!
Prize Pool Breakdown:
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will go to the guides who accumulate the highest points from traveler reviews and uploads.
1st Guide of the Year Grand Prize: $5,000 USD
2nd Prize: $1,250 USD
3rd Prize: $750 USD
Social Media Star Prize: $1,000 USD
Guides can secure this prize by creatively promoting organized adventures on Instagram and TikTok. Tag @tourradar and use the hashtags #OrganizedAdventure, #GOTY, and #GuideOfTheYear. We will repost your content, and the guide that garners the most love from the community wins, so start posting now!
Spot Prizes: $2,000 USD in Travel Tech and Merchandise
Throughout the competition, spot prizes will be awarded to guides who actively participate. Prizes include travel tech such as action cameras and travel-suited merchandise, totaling $2,000 USD in value. Stay tuned; we have a giveaway each month.
How to Register Guides?
Join in a few simple steps to register as a guide and start sharing your review link. Find more sign-up information here.
If you are already registered as a guide on TourRadar, all you have to do is send the Review Link to your groups and start collecting reviews. You will find the link in your profile and your customers must rate you specifically in the 'guide rating' part of the review for it to count.
FAQs
- When will the winner be announced?
The Guide of the Year will be announced at the end of the year! Keep up to date on our channels for event updates and announcements. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok as well!
- How can I increase my chances of being selected as the Guide of the Year?
Focus on delivering exceptional experiences to travelers and encourage them to leave positive reviews on TourRadar. Engage actively with TourRadar’s platform and community, showcasing your passion and dedication to guiding.
- What's the point of attribution for reviews?
Reviews are attributed points based on the star rating given by customers:
5 points to 5 stars
4 points to 4 stars
3 points to 3 stars
0 points to 2 stars, 1 star, or 0 stars
Additionally, 2 points are awarded if the customer uploads at least one photo with the review.
- Where can I find my Review Link?
Firstly, log in to your guide account here. From there, you will be able to copy and send review links/invites to travelers who have used you as a guide!
- Can't find the answer you're looking for?
Please send us an email to bdms@tourradar.com and our Business Development team would be happy to answer any question you might have.
Reminder: Customers must rate you specifically in the 'guide rating' part of the review for it to count.