Heritage interpreters face a major challenge: they are often underestimated and reduced to the tasks of tourist or nature guides. Their full recognition as specific professionals implies understanding their ethics and responsibility in preserving and sharing our valuable heritage, leading to greater awareness, sustainable tourism and a deeper appreciation of our heritage values. One of the main reasons for this lack of recognition lies in the absence of a comprehensive and appropriate university curriculum for heritage interpretation.
TEHIC seeks to raise the standard of this profession and secure the recognition it deserves at European level through a comprehensive, high quality training programme that combines academic knowledge and practical experience.