Guide Connect
Smart Matching

The right guide for every tour

Stop scrolling through contact lists and hoping someone is available. The matching algorithm scores every guide on qualifications, availability, and expertise, then ranks them for your specific tour.

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Sigrun Helgadottir
Cultural tour guide
Akureyri · 3 years
Match Score
72%
Why this guide matches
Available on requested dates
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Bjorn Kristjansson
Adventure & glacier guide
Vik · 5 years
Match Score
88%
Why this guide matches
Glacier certified
Speaks English and French
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Anna Sigurdardottir
Senior Mountain Guide
Reykjavik · 8 years
Match Score
95%
Why this guide matches
Speaks English and German
Glacier certified
Available on requested dates

Three layers, one ranked list

Finding the right guide isn't just about who's free. It's about who speaks the right languages, holds the right certifications, is actually available on your dates, and fits the guide role you need. The algorithm evaluates all of it.

  • Qualification gate
    Languages, certifications, guide role, availability, and duration fit. The algorithm scores these dimensions and penalizes hard mismatches. If a guide doesn't speak the required language, their score drops sharply.
  • Preference context
    Activity types, regions, and group types are shown alongside the score so you can see the full picture. A guide who scores 90% on qualifications but has never worked your region is still worth considering.
  • Expertise depth
    Glacier guiding is different from city walking tours. Subject-area expertise and tour-type depth are flagged separately so you can factor specialization into your staffing and rate decisions.
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Sigridur T.
Cultural & historical guide
Qualification88%
Preference74%
Expertise92%
Overall Match84%

See the score, understand the fit

The ranked list is your starting point. From there, compare candidates side by side, spot the gaps worth working around, and start the hiring conversation without leaving the page.

  • Side-by-side comparison
    Pull up two candidates and compare them against the same requirements. Who has the certifications? Who is available? Where does each guide fall short? Decide with data, not gut feel.
  • Toggle and recalculate
    Change a requirement and watch scores update in real time. Need a German-speaking guide instead of French? Toggle the language and the ranking reshuffles instantly.
  • Gap visibility
    See exactly what each guide is missing. A guide who matches on everything except vehicle access is worth knowing about. Maybe you can provide the vehicle.
  • From match to hire
    Found the right guide? Send the engagement request directly from the match results. One click starts the hiring workflow.

Match Comparison

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Anna S.

95%

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BK

Bjorn K.

78%

Glacier certified
English fluent
Available May 15
Vehicle access
German speaker

A foundation for smarter staffing

Every tour you run through Guide Connect adds to a growing dataset. Verified credentials, availability patterns, and tour history create a richer picture of your guide network over time.

  • Verified track record
    Guide profiles accumulate verified certifications, completed tours, and agency reviews. The more a guide works through the platform, the more complete their professional record becomes.
  • Your working relationships
    Guides you've hired before are flagged with context badges showing how often you've worked together and for which tour types. Familiar faces surface with context, not just a score.
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Anna Sigurdardottir
Senior mountain guide
Reykjavik · 8 years
142Tours
98%On-time
4Certs
🇮🇸 Icelandic🇬🇧 English🇩🇪 German
Availability
18 days this month