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| 003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER |
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OSt |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION |
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20260407085019.0 |
| 008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
| International Standard Book Number |
9798327055063 [paperback] |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE |
| Original cataloging agency |
University of Cebu-Banilad |
| Transcribing agency |
University of Cebu-Banilad |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
| Personal name |
Ferguson, Kirkwood, |
| Relator term |
author. |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT |
| Title |
Become a tour guru : |
| Remainder of title |
guiding tourists abroad and in your backyard / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc |
by Kirkwood Ferguson. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc |
Dunstable, United Kingdom : |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc |
Elite International Publishing, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc |
c2024. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
| Extent |
x, 192 pages : |
| Other physical details |
illustrations (black and white) ; |
| Dimensions |
21 cm. |
| 336 ## - CONTENT TYPE |
| Source |
rdacontent |
| Content type term |
text |
| 337 ## - MEDIA TYPE |
| Source |
rdamedia |
| Media type term |
unmediated |
| 338 ## - CARRIER TYPE |
| Source |
rdacarrier |
| Carrier type |
volume |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE |
| General note |
Conquer the globe |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE |
| Formatted contents note |
Contents: Title Page — Copy Right — Part 1 — Tour operations engine — Gearing up for success — The art of the package — Choosing your partner — Building your masterpiece — Part 2 — The art of the itinerary — Costing your adventure — The power of presentation — The tour director — Part 3 — Unveiling your backyard — Mapping your territory — Beyond the guide — The local expert — Acknowledgement — About the author — Books in this series. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. |
| Summary, etc |
"Do you dream of sharing your passion for travel and creating unforgettable experiences for others?<br/>Become a Tour Guru is your ultimate guide to launching a rewarding career as a tour guide, either leading international adventures or captivating audiences in your own hometown. This book, part of the acclaimed Conquer the Globe Series, picks up where FROM TOURIST TO TRAVEL GURU left off, assuming you already have a functioning travel agency or work with a host agency.<br/>Inside Become a Tour Guru, you'll discover:<br/>The essential skills and knowledge needed to become a successful tour guide, from captivating storytelling to cultural sensitivity.<br/>Proven strategies for crafting unique and engaging tours that cater to diverse interests and budgets.<br/>Expert tips on navigating different tour environments, from bustling international cities to hidden local gems.<br/>Actionable advice on marketing your services and attracting clients to build a thriving tour guiding business.<br/>Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a local expert eager to share your backyard's hidden treasures, Become a Tour Guru equips you with the tools and knowledge to transform your passion into a successful career." —Provided by the publisher |
| 521 ## - TARGET AUDIENCE NOTE |
| Target audience note |
Adult |
| 541 ## - IMMEDIATE SOURCE OF ACQUISITION NOTE |
| Source of acquisition |
Purchased |
| Deans/Chairperson |
Lopez, Edilyn |
| Department |
College of Tourism Management |
| Subject Category |
Tourism |
| 546 ## - LANGUAGE NOTE |
| Language note |
Text in English |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Travel. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Tour guide. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) |
| Source of classification or shelving scheme |
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| Type of record |
Book |
| 998 ## - LOCAL CONTROL INFORMATION (RLIN) |
| Encoded by |
Leslie [new] |
| Date encoded |
03/27/2026 |