Time left: 4 years and 8 months · Group: Personal Care and Service
The official job description
Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What tour guides and escorts do all day (for now)
Conduct educational activities for school children.
Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, or art galleries.
Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices.
Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.
Also known as
Admitting Office Escort, Adventure Guide, Alpine Guide, Art Museum Aide, Art Museum Docent, Discovery Guide, Docent, Duck Driver
Questions humans ask me
Will AI replace tour guides and escorts?
Yes. Sooner than you'd like. By my count you have 4 years and 8 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces tour guides and escorts?
4 years and 8 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which tour guides and escorts tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: conduct educational activities for school children. The rest follows.