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Remi Couriard.
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Remi Couriard MITG. Blue Badge Guide.
Residing back in his native Island of Jersey after gaining experience in the design and making of Fine Furniture in New Zealand, along with Canada for some twenty- two years. Strongly influenced by the forces of nature. On returning to Jersey my desirer has been share through my life journey skills the vernacular content that has shaped this Island's shores and it's environment that has surrounded our island for centuries of Jersiaise - Norman French. Since 1994, I have devoted my energy into our local Tourism industry, along with commencing the Jersey Tourists Guide Association, plus with the Insitute of Tourist Guiding Programmes as co-ordinator during 2002 & 2014-16. Now contributing as a panel member of the Accreditation Committee in London for all UK Tourist Guide training. Remi is a man of boundless enthusiasm for what he is doing, and all those who come to know him will surely appreciate his heartfelt desire to inspire and educate others in the field of Guiding. My involvements with former Jersey Tourism department, was called on to represent Jersey Tourism in the European and U.K trade shows, along as guide and mentor for the Jersey Tourism Public Relations Department assisting travel writers, camera production and film crews. View my other talents with Rémi. For more of my talents. |
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‘Cognito’ – Providing Training for The Tourism Industry
Remi Couriard and Nigel Philpott have established a training programme, named ‘Cognito’ which is designed to provide ’Knowledge and Host’ training to those involved in the Island’s Tourism industry.
Remi, who is a qualified “Blue Badge” Guide, explained that the concept came into existence to fill the need of tour operators and travel companies in Jersey to train their front-line and customer-facing staff and provide them with knowledge regarding Jersey’s historical and cultural make-up.
Remi said: “With the ever-increasing number of French and German visitors to our island, we do not currently have sufficient numbers of guides, for The Tourism Industry.
'Cognito' qualified and knowledgeable guides twill be able to offer French and German speaking guides to satisfy for our foreign visitors, offering them the visitor experience which tourists come to expect.
The Courses which Cognito run are entitled ‘Island Host’ and have been endorsed by Visit Jersey.
This programme is comprised of twelve sessions which are held once a week, mainly on Wednesday evenings, culminating with each session 'Hosted' and presented by experts in the respective fields, covering topics such as the Island’s history, its geology, social structure, religious history, politics, trade and commerce, the arts, covering classical and contemporary writers who have contributed to the Island’s culture.
The sessions are designed for those wishing to become Hosts, aiming to provide a depth of knowledge to assist and support our future visitor market. Participants attending these sessions range from every aspect life to include tourism agencies, who wish to learn more about the Island’s history and culture.
Cognito will also be providing sessions (Day Out Discovery) specifically designed for Concierge, receptionists and ‘front of-house’ staff in the hotel industry and across the hospitality sector.
E-Mail: remiCognitoCi@gmail.com Telephone :-+44 07797768058
Website : www.CognitoCi.com
‘Cognito’ – Providing Training for The Tourism Industry
Remi Couriard and Nigel Philpott have established a training programme, named ‘Cognito’ which is designed to provide ’Knowledge and Host’ training to those involved in the Island’s Tourism industry.
Remi, who is a qualified “Blue Badge” Guide, explained that the concept came into existence to fill the need of tour operators and travel companies in Jersey to train their front-line and customer-facing staff and provide them with knowledge regarding Jersey’s historical and cultural make-up.
Remi said: “With the ever-increasing number of French and German visitors to our island, we do not currently have sufficient numbers of guides, for The Tourism Industry.
'Cognito' qualified and knowledgeable guides twill be able to offer French and German speaking guides to satisfy for our foreign visitors, offering them the visitor experience which tourists come to expect.
The Courses which Cognito run are entitled ‘Island Host’ and have been endorsed by Visit Jersey.
This programme is comprised of twelve sessions which are held once a week, mainly on Wednesday evenings, culminating with each session 'Hosted' and presented by experts in the respective fields, covering topics such as the Island’s history, its geology, social structure, religious history, politics, trade and commerce, the arts, covering classical and contemporary writers who have contributed to the Island’s culture.
The sessions are designed for those wishing to become Hosts, aiming to provide a depth of knowledge to assist and support our future visitor market. Participants attending these sessions range from every aspect life to include tourism agencies, who wish to learn more about the Island’s history and culture.
Cognito will also be providing sessions (Day Out Discovery) specifically designed for Concierge, receptionists and ‘front of-house’ staff in the hotel industry and across the hospitality sector.
E-Mail: remiCognitoCi@gmail.com Telephone :-+44 07797768058
Website : www.CognitoCi.com