A one-day workshop on Tour Guiding was organised on Thursday by the Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) in collaboration with the department of Tourism at P. Khel Panchayat Hall, Viswema under Kohima district.
The workshop, aimed at equipping local youth and stakeholders with professional skills in tour guiding, brought together experts and resource persons from various fields of tourism, adventure, and emergency response.
Assistant Pastor Christian Revival Church Viswema Mayo Vitsu invoked God’s blessing for the programme while SAYO finance secretary Teisovi Thorie led the session and SAYO action committee member secretary Thepfuruko Valeo delivered the welcome address.
Tourism department assistant director Moatemsu Sangtam gave an introduction, highlighting the importance of trained tour guides in promoting responsible and sustainable tourism in the state.
Later in the day, technical sessions were conducted, led by Naga BIVOUAC proprietor and former Ex-Chairman, Ecotourism Management Committee Khonoma Neikedolie Hiekha who highlighted the principles of tour guiding.
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MC Member IRCSN and master trainer First Aid, St. John Ambulance of India Kholie Dolf spoke on first aid/emergency response.
President, Nagaland Association for Adventure Mountaineering and Education Ruokuovikho Chale shared on cultural sensitivity and destination knowledge.
Principal of State Institute of Hotel Management Dimapur (SIHMD) Deepak Shrivasta spoke about awareness on various educational and career opportunities at the institute.
A significant highlight of the program was the formal launching of the Southern Angami Tourist Guide Council, declared by SAYO president Zasitolie Beio.
An interactive session was also held, giving participants the opportunity to engage with the resource persons. The program concluded with remarks from Abigael Solo, tourist officer, department of Tourism.
The workshop reflected the growing emphasis on tourism as a key sector for sustainable livelihood in Nagaland and reaffirmed the commitment of SAYO and the department of Tourism to empower local communities with the skills required to guide and host visitors with professionalism and cultural pride.
