The VIP escort interpreter is there to make sure both the client and those around the client understand everything that is communicated.


An VIP escort interpreter (sometimes called travel interpreter or escorting interpreter) can behave almost as an assistant,
helping clients to navigate while they are traveling on business or private trips. These interpreters may accompany clients to a single meeting or to a handful of meetings.


Escort/travel interpreters are not just interpreters, but often act as cultural liaisons, responsible for everything from ordering food to closing multimillion dollar business deals. This type of interpreting is often used for meet-and-greet, an interview, a sightseeing tour, helping foreign guests to visit a site/city, event hosting and so on.


An escort interpreter may be hired for an individual or a small group of people. An escort interpreter may be hired by you when you are planning to travel to a location where there is a language barrier, or by you when you are hosting visitors who speak another language.
Escort interpreting is typically more informal than the other forms of interpreting, and may be performed via simultaneous or consecutive interpreting, depending on the situation.


The escort interpreter is there to make sure that the client(s) and those interacted with understand everything that is being said.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What you should look for an VIP Escort interpreter


1. Language(S) Expert
Knowing a language is one thing, but knowing the local idioms and dialects is quite another. When hiring an escort interpreter, make sure your escort interpreter is not only bilingual, but also fully fluent in both languages. Ideally, you want an escort interpreter that was raised as a native speaker in both languages.


2. Culture(S) Expert
Beyond language, there are also an abundance of locally understood nuances that go into any culture. You want an escort interpreter that is well versed in both your and the target’s culture. A good escort interpreter has had in-depth experience living in both cultures and can interpret cultural differences back and forth seamlessly to avoid any cultural confusion. In this role, a qualified escort interpreter can give advice and help clients navigate cultural divides to save face or the embarrassment that can come from cultural misunderstandings.


3. Location(S) Expert
It should go without saying that when hiring an escort interpreter, you want one who knows in detail the area to be traveled. A good escort interpreter can not only get you from the airport to your hotel and the scheduled meeting, but also can recommend various places to eat and even give you background information on the location along the way.


4. Personality, Professionalism And Trust
You typically have a lot of contact and close interactions when using an escort interpreter. It is important to look for an escort interpreter that is friendly, personable and that you trust, since you will be depending on them to be your mouthpiece as you travel. You will also want an escort interpreter who maintains professionalism throughout the interactions.
Escort interpreters can help make your international trip a success, giving you the confidence and self-sufficiency to navigate any location for business.