The City council of Bilbao presents the Manual of good practices for guided visits along the public highway of Bilbao
The City Council of Bilbao has presented the Manual of Good Practices for Guided Visits along the Public Highway of Bilbao, a document that approves the joint work carried out in recent months in collaboration with the tourist guide and reception associations of Euskadi. This manual is available in four languages: Euskera, Spanish, English, and French.
On behalf of the guides and reception associations of Euskadi, ASOARTE (Association of Incoming Tourism Agencies of Euskadi), ATRAE (Association of Receptive Tourist Agencies of Euskadi), AEAVE Euskadi (Business Association of Travel Agencies of Euskadi), and Apit Euskadi (Tourist Guide Association of Euskadi), Carmen Romo, Chelo Escabias, Enrique Hernáez, and Aitor Delgado, respectively, signed, together with the Councillor for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, and Employment of the City Council of Bilbao, Xabier Ochandiano, the commitment to adhere to the Manual of Good Practices. The aim of this manual is to give prestige to and legitimize all the stakeholders who follow the guidelines set out in the guide.
The measures set out in the document are mainly aimed at maintaining the balance between the everyday life of the people of Bilbao and visitors; preserving the tourism resources and public space of the City; providing guarantees of efficiency, safety, and accessibility of mobility in the city; and highlighting the professionalism of the professional guide sector.
