From a gathering of 15 guides in 1968 to a 1,600-member institute recognised worldwide.
Tourism regulations introduced under the Ceylon Tourist Board Act, laying the legal foundation for the guiding profession.
The first batch of Tourist Guide Lecturers formed the Tourist Guide Lecturers' Association with 15 members.
First President — Mr. Ernest Munasinghe. First Secretary — Mr. Reggie Perera.
Registered as the National Tourist Guide Lecturers' Association of Sri Lanka (NTGLASL).
Permanent office operated within the Taj Samudra Hotel complex.
Officially registered as the Sri Lanka Institute of National Tourist Guide Lecturers (SLINTGL).
Construction of the present four-storied headquarters completed at 35/37, Temple Road, Colombo 10.
Every SLINTGL National Tourist Guide Lecturer is registered with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority — so your journey is in expert, accountable hands from start to finish.