CHALLENGES FACED BY TOURIST INTERPRETERS IN MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTS

Abstract

Abstract: In today’s globalized tourism industry, tourist interpreters play a critical role in facilitating communication between travelers and host cultures. Operating in multicultural environments, these professionals face unique linguistic, cultural, ethical, and emotional challenges. This article explores the key difficulties encountered by tourist interpreters, including language accuracy, cultural sensitivity, managing diverse expectations, handling emotional labor, and maintaining neutrality. By understanding these challenges, tourism institutions can better support interpreter training and promote more effective and inclusive tourism experiences.