Looking to break into the fast-paced and exciting world of hospitality, tourism, and event management? Whether you’re a natural people person or have a passion for travel, remote hospitality internships will help you build a strong foundation for a successful career.
As a dynamic industry, it allows individuals to work in a variety of roles and settings, from hotels and restaurants to tour groups and music venues, providing endless opportunities for growth and development in a fun and fast-paced environment.
event management employers consider internships and other work experience as the most important factor when considering job candidates (Event Leadership Institute)
new jobs by 2027 (World Travel & Tourism Council’s)
employers said that internship experience is a critical factor they consider when hiring recent graduates (NACE)
increase in recruitment for tourism internships (ISE)
Interning remotely in this field enables you to gain exposure to this vast industry. Covid-19 hit this industry hard but now it is bounding back stronger than ever with a newly evolved outlook. You may be interning with restaurants, tour providers, events management companies, and more, experiencing how the industry has pivoted and adapted under the evolution of society post-covid.
Your projects may include researching locations, planning budgets, and engaging vendors for upcoming events, all from your laptop. You may also be involved in helping the company gain exposure to their events, products, and services through updating the website, building email marketing content, creating promotional content, or even devising travel itineraries. The scope for possibility is far-reaching in this field, and by interning remotely, you’ll get firsthand exposure to the inner workings of an industry that is constantly evolving.
Working in this sector requires critical questioning, innovation, service, and continuous learning and improvement. Challenges can arise at any time, and you will learn to be dynamic, adaptable and resilient all under the guidance of industry professionals. A strong ethic and teamwork skills are fundamental to succeed in this industry, and a remote hospitality internship will prepare you to effectively collaborate, problem-solve, and achieve project success in a global environment.
Arizona State University
– Remote Event Management internship, with a company based in Switzerland
“My confidence in gaining employment has increased because my Virtual Internship allowed me to acquire valuable skills and hands-on experience in the hospitality field, which will make me a more competitive candidate for jobs in event planning and related fields. Additionally, the successful completion of various projects has boosted my self-assurance and belief in my abilities, and given me a significant stepping stone towards achieving my career goals. I feel more prepared and confident than ever to enter the job market.”
Biggest skill gain?
“I had the opportunity to create various promotional materials for events, including landing pages, emails in MailerLite, and newsletters. Overall, my experience and skills gain in digital design during my Virtual Internship was invaluable. My newfound ability to create professional-looking materials that effectively promote events and engage audiences will undoubtedly serve me well in the future.”
Any advice for future interns?
“Working collaboratively with colleagues is a valuable experience as it gives insight into how teamwork can lead to successful project outcomes.”
Generate sales, build long-term relationships with property owners and learn knowledge and regulations surrounding property management.
Support the marketing team in assessing their data and optimizing its understanding for both internal and external audiences through data visualization.
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