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Why Choose a Barcelona Hospitaity, Events & Tourism Internship?
Begin your career in hospitality and events with fantastic work experience.
There’s nowhere quite like Barcelona. It’s a seaside city that caters to all, with tourists streaming in from over the world to discover this Mediterranean hotspot. And as a world-class business hub, innovation is present all across the city. Which means that from business conferences to political summits, there are events aplenty to sink your teeth into.
So whether you’re working with a luxury hotel or small events chain, you’ll develop your industry insight and skills while in Barcelona. It’s a great opportunity to learn from the best. You’ll gain unique professional insights in your role which you can apply to your future career.
As a bonus, you’ll also have the chance to soak up Spanish culture in all its glory. Delicious food and drink, history, and impressive architecture awaits you as you live and work in Spain!
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0.5km
of coastline along Barcelona
0th
most visited country in the world
0,500
cross the Portal de l’Àngel each hour, the most-walked street in Spain
What’s Included
Advance your career in Hospitality, Events & Tourism
A guaranteed professional Hospitality, Events & Tourism internship in Barcelona
Our partner firms are carefully chosen to give you unparalleled work experience. We’ll factor in your career goals and aspirations as we design your program; this personalized approach ensures that you’ll get the most out of your internship. We’ll also offer comprehensive support; from visa support to a range of skills and employability resources.
Our wide range of firms can offer internships in many different sectors, including but not limited to:
– Event Management
– Travel & Tourism
– Hotel & Lodging
– Food & Beverage
– And many more
Immersive workshop
Our skills workshop is meticulously structured to boost your professional development and employability. With the professional guidance of coaches and speakers, improve your leadership skills, communication, and more!
Career coaching and support
While in Barcelona, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a 1-to-1 career session with a qualified coach. This is a great way to review your progress so far and plan for the future; all with professional guidance. You’ll leave this session ready to face the future.
And throughout your internship, we’ll support you with personalized interview tips and career advice.
A curated calendar of professional networking events
Our local Barcelona team will be keeping an eye on the latest professional networking events. We’ll send out an invite, so use this opportunity to meet some top hospitality leaders. Hit it off with the right person and good things may be around the corner.
Access to online resources and tools
Access our online portal of employability resources and tools throughout your internship to boost your skills!
Check out the Career Development section further below for more details.
CV support
A stand-out CV or resume is key to impressing future employers. We’ll help you get yours into shape.
Beyond Academy Certificate of Excellence
Upon completion of your program, we’ll confirm your alumni status with a Beyond Academy Certificate of Excellence.
Community & Events
Comprehensive 24/7 local Barcelona support
Our community team will offer 24/7 support whenever you need it. From professional advice to questions about navigating Barcelona, we’re on hand to help.
The chance to be part of the local community
As you embark on your internship, nerves are normal. To help you adapt to life in Barcelona, you’ll be joined by your very own Beyond Community. A group of new and existing interns just like you, you’ll explore every inch of the city together.
A detailed orientation around Barcelona
Your comprehensive orientation will get you up to speed with everything that awaits you in Barcelona; including your workload and the many social events you’ll attend.
Welcome lunch or dinner
After the orientation, a welcome lunch or dinner will be the perfect opportunity for you to get to know your fellow interns better. Many of our previous interns have made friends for life during their internship programs!
Bi-Weekly community lunch or dinner
Catch up with your friends at our regular community meals. It’s an evening of chat and fantastic food!
Local events and day trips in and around Barcelona
Your internship won’t just be about first-rate work experience. It’s also about completely immersing yourself in Spanish culture. To help, we’ll organize three exciting half-day trips; including city tours and paella cooking!
Take a look at the Community section below for the details.
A calendar full of exciting social events
In addition to your regular trips and dinners, we’ll also organize plenty of social events. Join your friends and have some fun!
Farewell dinner to celebrate program completion
As your internship draws to a close, celebrate your achievements – and say goodbye to your friends – with one last farewell dinner.
Some extras
Visa support
If you need a visa to work in Barcelona, we’ll help guide you through the process. Find out if you need a visa on our Visa Eligibility page.
Airport transport on arrival
We’ll meet you when you touch down in the city and whisk you straight to your new accommodation.
Beyond Academy welcome bag
You’ll receive a Beyond Academy-branded bag full of handpicked goodies to welcome you to Barcelona.
SIM card (on request)
If you requested it, we’ll provide you with a country-specific SIM card on arrival. So that you can keep in touch easily during your stay.
Beyonders Share Their Experience on Our Program
“I wasn’t always sure what I wanted to go into and I thought that an internship would help me become more sure of myself and my field of study. It’s been really cool meeting such a diverse group of people. We’re all very different, but we get along really well and there was no other way for us to ever have met if it wasn’t for Beyond Academy. Living and working in a different country for the summer is something that will stay with you forever and I’ll always remember it!”
Natalia from the US
Charities & NGOs Intern, Barcelona Immersive Program
Developing Your Career in Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Drawing on your existing skills and aspirations, we’ll build you an internship programme that will kickstart your hospitality career with a bang.
- A Professional Hospitality, Events & Tourism Internship
- Immersive workshop
- Career Coaching & Support
- Online Tools & Resources
- Practical Hospitality, Events & Tourism Experience
A Professional Hospitality, Events & Tourism Internship
With start dates every month, and lasting anywhere between one and six months in length, choose the right internship program for you.
Bold, brash and colorful, there’s nowhere quite like Barcelona. The city underwent a total reinvention for the 1992 Olympics; beaches were created and entire city blocks pulled down and redesigned. This revamp has resulted in one of the most-visited cities in the world; and accordingly, the hospitality and events sector is booming.
With a high level of specialization across multiple areas, you’ll soon find the right niche for you; be it in hotel management, events organization or food and drink. Best of all, you’ll bring home a uniquely Spanish insight as you get started in your career.
A bustling international hub, you’ll find English widely spoken in Barcelona; so speak to everyone you can and discover new stories and perspectives.
Immersive workshop
Our skills workshop is designed to get you ready for the challenges of your busy hospitality internship.
You’ll work with qualified coaches as you embark on an array of exercises to develop your core skills and competencies. A typical workshop might focus on effective leadership, team skills, personal branding, and more.
You’ll leave this session feeling rejuvenated and ready for everything awaiting you.
Career Coaching & Support
With the guidance of a professional coach, this 1-to-1 career session is a fantastic opportunity to review your progress; all while planning ahead for your future career. Take some time out to reflect on your goals and achievements so far.
A session in the opening few days of your internship is a great way of preparing yourself for the challenging weeks ahead. Consider how best to apply yourself to your program; and set out any goals you might want to meet in Barcelona.
Or a meeting half-way through your time in Barcelona is good for a more balanced session. Spend some time on your progress so far; then finish up your meeting with any adjustments you’d like to make going forward.
Lastly, you could take your appointment in the final days of your program. This is a good way to cap off your time in the city; review your achievements, then turn your attention to your next steps after leaving Barcelona.
At any time in your program, you’ll also have access to personalized career advice and interview support. Whether you need tips on getting your CV or resume up to scratch; or insight into putting together a professional portfolio.
Online Tools & Resources
You’ll have access to our portal of online employability tools and resources at any point in your internship. Boost your skills and apply your new knowledge to your internship.
Examples of the support we provide include:
● A personal development plan toolkit
● Online interview skills seminars
● Sessions on communication or building your brand
● And many more useful resources you can access at any time
Practical Hospitality, Events & Tourism Experience
The hospitality and events sector is notoriously hectic. You’ll have your hands full juggling competing tasks; but there’s nothing more satisfying than pulling off an event to perfection. Here’s just a few examples of the responsibilities that might await you:
– Manage an agency’s website, run social media accounts and update listings on referral websites
– Provide excellent customer service when booking reservations
– Research and compile itineraries for customers
– Work with the communications team to develop an effective marketing and social media strategy
– Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on event locations, materials and equipment needed
Community & Events
With your Beyond Community alongside you, you’ll soon feel at home in Barcelona.
- Your Barcelona Community
- Welcome Orientation
- Networking Opportunities
- Girona Trip
- Paella Cooking
- Architecture & Tapas
Your Barcelona Community
An enchantingly eclectic city, Barcelona has it all. You’ll find over 2,000 years of history and culture here, starting with fabulous architecture; explore it all as you stroll through the sun-soaked streets, right in the heart of this Mediterranean city. Explore countless museums and cathedrals by day; then at night, join your fellow Barcelonans as they flock to the city’s glorious bars and restaurants. An enticing food and drink culture awaits; as does fantastic music and live entertainment!
There’s so much to see and do in Barcelona, and your Beyond Community will be by your side as you explore it. The memories you make here will be among your fondest.
Welcome Orientation
When you land in Barcelona, it’s time for your comprehensive orientation. We’ll introduce you to the city and the work that’s awaiting you. You’ll also get regular invites to our popular community dinners. They’re a great way to relax and keep in touch with your friends, so make sure to attend!
Networking Opportunities
Use your international experience as a chance to network as widely as possible. To help, we’ll send out an invite to a professional hospitality networking session in the city. Meet the top leaders in your sector and chat about your industry. Impress the right person with your industry knowledge and job or interview offers may come your way.
Girona Trip
Journey out to the popular tourist destination of Girona to discover an ancient city of heritage and culture. Visit the Plaça de la Independència to soak up the city’s proud history of independence; then head over to the Jewish Quarters, which are some of the best-preserved in Europe. Cap off your experience by taking in the grand city walls. Television fans may recognize a few landmarks, so get exploring!
Paella Cooking
Learn all the secrets to making delicious paella! Head out to a local market to pick up the freshest ingredients for this quintessentially Spanish dish; including prawns and succulent chorizo sausage. Then work closely with a master chef as you have a go at cooking some fantastic paella. You’ll never forget this new skill.
Architecture & Tapas
Immerse yourself in the heart of Barcelona as you discover its best features: architecture and tapas. Take a journey from the Roman era through to medieval times and the modern day as you take this tour of the city’s varied and colorful architecture. Then take a break by indulging in some of the finest Spanish snacks you can get your hands on. Hop from tapas bar to tapas bar, trying everything you can.
Your Barcelona program
at a glance
If you’re wondering what a typical 6-week hospitality internship in Barcelona looks like, you’re in luck: here’s a snapshot of what awaits you.
Weeks 1 & 2
Taking your first step into that warm Spanish sunshine, you’ve finally made it to Barcelona. Welcome to a city of big ideas and endless opportunity. There’s so much awaiting you; to start with, us! Meet us in arrivals and let us whisk you straight to your accommodation for the coming weeks.
The rest of your first day is yours to spend as you wish. You could unwind in your room after a long flight; or head straight into the city. Whatever you choose, join us on your second day for your orientation. We’ll get you up to speed with everything you need to know about living in Barcelona; including your workload and the exciting trips and tours you’ll soon be embarking upon. That evening, head out to meet your new Beyond Community. You’ll soon be the best of friends!
Head over to your workplace on your first day. Make a good impression on your colleagues; you’ll be spending a lot of your time alongside them. Get the lowdown on your work and then get stuck in; and remember to ask for help and advice whenever you need it. Your co-workers are here to see you succeed.
As you get to grips with your responsibilities, you’ll soon find yourself stretched and challenged. That’s why it’s a good idea to take an early skills workshop. Alongside professional coaches, train your core skills to prepare for the weeks ahead; and emerge ready to take on the world!
Soon enough, it’s already time for your first trip. Journey out to the nearby city of Girona and experience a fascinating city of history and culture; discover ancient ruins, iconic spots, and more!
Weeks 3 & 4
By week three, you’re feeling increasingly comfortable in your busy hospitality internship. You’ve perfected the art of service with a smile, able to seamlessly attend to competing customer requests; and you’re now familiar with all the backstage effort that goes into ensuring that things run smoothly. So take some time out with your manager and chat about your progress.
You’ve been working hard, and you’re looking to unwind. An invite to a community dinner has just turned up, so why not attend? Catch up with your friends and see how their internships are getting on; all over one of Barcelona’s many fantastic international cuisines.
The hospitality sector is busy and interconnected; as a result, you’ll have probably made a few contacts already. To help you as you put together your own network, we’ll send out an invite to a top industry session. Meet and greet with hospitality professionals; hit it off with the right person and good things may come of it.
Next, get ready for a masterclass in making paella! Pick out the finest ingredients from a nearby market, then learn from the best as you tackle this fantastic Spanish dish. Impress friends and family back home with your new skills!
Weeks 5 & 6
Your internship is drawing to a close, and so you’ve pencilled in your 1-to-1 career session. This is a good opportunity to look back at your achievements and growth; as well as looking forward to the future by setting out your next steps after leaving Barcelona.
Your final trip will take you on a city tour of Barcelona as you discover some fantastic architecture and tapas. By now, you’ll be very familiar with the city; so use this chance to uncover some lesser-known spots around the city. Then try as much mouth-watering Spanish food as possible.
With one last event on the agenda, it’s time to head out to your farewell meal. Meet up with your friends for one final time; reminisce about your favorite memories of your internship, arrange your first group meet-up, then say goodbye.
And before you’re due to fly out, make some time to dash around the city and take in as much as you can. Immerse yourself in the heart of La Sagrada Família; or take in the monthly Model Train Market at Estació de França!
Just a Few of Our Host Company Partners
We collaborate with a diverse array of companies, spanning from boutique PR firms to multinational advisory firms. Please note that these examples are purely for reference. The specific company you’ll be associated with will be determined by a wide range of criteria.
Accommodation
in Barcelona
+ EUR 1,190 per month
+ EUR 1190 per month
Our housing partners in Barcelona are carefully chosen to meet our stringent safety, quality and cleanliness standards. We offer mainly student accommodation or shared apartments. You’ll be living with fellow Beyond Interns, students and other young professionals. It’s a great way to build your own community, especially if you’re traveling from abroad.
You’ll have your own private bedroom with shared communal spaces (kitchen, bathroom, living spaces etc). All rooms come with bedding, Wi-Fi, and often have a desk. Locations will vary but you’ll always be placed somewhere with access to public transport. Depending on where your firm is, we try to ensure your commute time is no more than 30-60 minutes.
We’ll confirm your exact accommodation and location around 3-4 weeks before your Hospitality, Events & Tourism internship begins. This is due to the demand for short-term accommodation and ever-changing availability.
Photos From Our Barcelona Community
Beyonders Share Their Experience on Our Program
“What I loved about Beyond Academy and why I choose them is because they are more flexible and more individually tailored to what each person is looking for, rather than just a generalised experience. My group and the entire Beyond community has been really welcoming. I am so lucky to be able to have this experience with people that are similar, as in we are all looking to grow personally, grow professionally and also just enjoy every moment. Everyone here has left behind the familiar and has come to the unfamiliar which can be scary, but when you have a community as good as this, it’s not scary at all.”
Hannah from the United States
PR & Journalism Intern, London Immersive Program
“I am involved in Project Management, which is close to what I want to do in the future. One of my favorite parts of my internship is that I’m taken seriously. In the sense that after building up some trust and showing the company what I have to offer, What was great was that I was able to work on a project from start to finish and really get to know the while process, that really gives me a feeling of accomplishment.”
Karin from Austria
Project Management Intern, Tokyo Immersive Program
“My experience so far here has been amazing, it’s just a shock how much I have been enjoying it. The interns are amazing here so we have been hanging out and getting to know each other and exploring Seoul. It’s really just been a full experience that I have been embracing every single day. I work in a team who creates content relating to K-pop. My favourite part of interning is getting to know my coworkers, being around a group of people that are just so kind and inviting, working alongside them every day has been the best experience. I had been hearing about Beyond Academy for quite some time and I read some really great reviews. I wanted to get the work and life balance, which Beyond offered. My favourite thing about Beyond are the connections I have made here and also the events that have been planned, it gets all of us out to embrace Korean culture.”
Jordan from the United States
Marketing Intern, Seoul Immersive Program
“I would recommend Beyond Academy because overall its such an incredible experience. Its not like studying abroad through school because you are really immersed in it, you are here living and working and it really gives you the opportunity to feel like you are making headway in your career. ”
Francesca from the United States Theatre Production Intern, London Immersive Program
“I have learnt an insane amount over the last two months. Having been at Uni for two years, I have learnt so much more in a short space of time. I love the fact that so much effort has gone into us having a such a good time. My overall experience so far has been incredible, the balance between working and having fun with friends, and the accommodation has just been great.”
Kim from South Africa
Engineering Intern, London Immersive Program
“I knew with Beyond I was in safe hands, the communication I got form day one was amazing. Thankfully I got put into an excellent internship in investment firm, and I am loving it so far, I love using the insights and experiences that I have learnt in my degree and putting that to use in the workplace.”
Clodagh from Ireland
Investment Intern, London Immersive Program
Barcelona Hospitality, Events & Tourism Program Costs
Our guarantee: In the highly unlikely event that we’re unable to find you a suitable role within your first and second preferred industries, you will receive a full refund of any program payments made.
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