From stress to strength and fulfilment: Lasting impacts of peak experiences on professional tour leaders

Key Points

• Peak experiences significantly enhance psychological resilience among tour leaders, leading to long-term benefits.
• Increased emotional wellbeing correlates strongly with leadership growth in a diverse group of professional tour leaders.
• Observational analysis across various tour environments highlights the importance of peak experiences in professional development.
• These findings suggest a need for training programs that incorporate peak experience strategies for tour leaders.