Inbound tour guides do not belong to unions. The United States Tour Operators Association sets standards for the industry, helps members share information, and offers advice on planning a successful trip. The National Federation of Tourist Guides Association-USA is an organization of tour guide associations at the city and regional levels. Tourism Cares is a global nonprofit that is "dedicated to advancing the travel industry’s positive social, environmental, and economic impact to help people and places thrive." It offers a blog, scholarships, and travel resources. The U.S. Travel Association is a nonprofit organization that represents all components of the U.S. travel industry. It provides data and research about international inbound travel.
- Adventure Travel Specialists
- Amusement Park Workers
- Bicycle Mechanics
- Campaign Workers
- Caterers
- Cruise Ship Workers
- Event Planners
- Exhibit Designers
- Farmers' Market Managers/Promoters
- Flight Attendants
- Fund-Raisers
- Gaming Occupations
- Hosts/Hostesses
- Lifeguards and Swimming Instructors
- Museum Attendants
- Museum Directors and Curators
- Music Venue Owners and Managers
- National Park Service Employees
- Park Rangers
- Parking Attendants
- Pilots
- Recreation Workers
- Reservation and Ticket Agents
- Resort Workers
- Restaurant and Food Service Managers
- Ship's Captains
- Ski Resort Workers
- Spa Attendants
- Spa Managers
- Space Tourism Managers
- Sports Facility Managers
- Sports Instructors and Coaches
- Stadium Ushers and Vendors
- Strength and Conditioning Coaches
- Swimming Pool Designers
- Tour Guides
- Travel Agents
- Wedding and Party Consultants
- Yoga and Pilates Instructors
- Zoo and Aquarium Curators and Directors