Honoraires
The fees listed are an illustrative guide to the rates that members of The Wales Official Tourist Guide Association (WOTGA) are likely to charge. Fees will vary to reflect variables such as length and timing of the tour, type of tour and the specialisations of the guide.
Terms of Payment – Within 21 days
Guides will present an itemized invoice and expenses with receipts attached where appropriate. A full settlement is usually expected within 21 days of the invoice being submitted. From time to time guides may agree additional Terms and Conditions with clients.
Cancellation Charges.
In the event of cancellation, clients should expect to pay the following cancellation
10-5 days prior to commencement of engagement 50% of fee
4 days (96hours) or less prior to commencement of engagement 100% of fee
Similarly, when and extended engagement tour is cancelled with less than one month notice, the guide is entitled to claim 50% of the daily touring rate if alternative work on the same dates is not offered.
Where a guide has received payment in advance, either in part or full, and is unable to fulfil the engagement the client should contact the guide to discuss repayments or a replacement guide.
Recordings
Wotga members reserve the right to decline to be filmed, videoed or recorded during their work.
Children
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Coach Tour Requirements
On a coach tour there must be a seat provided for the guide, with a safety belt and a working microphone and PA system. If there is no working microphone /PA system provided, the operator will be informed as soon as possible by the guide. IF the tour continues without a working microphone the norms of the industry indicate that the guide is entitled to be paid an increment of 100% of the original fee until the omission is rectified.