of the total global workforce is employed by the tourism industry
of event planners love their career
of travellers want greater digital customer service from hotel brands
There are so many facets to the hospitality industry but at its heart, it’s all about creating positive and memorable experiences for your customers. While it’s not for the faint of heart, there’s no better feeling than when people choose to spend their time and money because of the service you offer.
And this industry is perfect for those looking to innovate. New one-of-a-kind restaurants and events are opening every day, forging new trends. Whether you’re interested in finding the next big thing, or just hoping to perfect your customer service skills, an internship in hospitality will put you on the right path.
Beyond Academy offers Hospitality, Events and Tourism internships in 14 cities across the world. Whether it’s London, Barcelona or Tokyo, you’ll have the chance to gain the knowledge you need to succeed. Plus, you’ll have the complete support of the Beyond team; with networking opportunities, skills workshops and one-to-one coaching sessions, you’ll emerge from your internship ready for anything.
Depending on what area of hospitality you intern in, your experience could look very different. However, what can be said for all hospitality internships is that you’ll have the customer experience in mind. It won’t take long and you’ll get up to speed with whatever tasks you’re given and that adaptability is what will put you in good stead with future employers.
You might be working in a large event production team, coordinating vendor deliveries to ensure that everything looks perfect for the event or you might be assisting the dining room manager choreograph the night’s table reservations. Wherever you find yourself, you’ll come out with refined skills in problem solving, multi-tasking, and customer service.
The skills you take away from your internship are some of the most sought-after in the industry and after your internship your CV will shine, setting you apart from the crowd.
The hospitality industry is massive and there are so many different opportunities within it. But even so, your skills will connect and transfer across the sector. Whether you start out with a restaurant career in mind and decide later that event production is your passion, you’ll be well positioned to make it happen.
After your internship, you can embark on any number of career paths with the experience you’ve gained. Some common paths include:
– Hotel general manager
– Convention planner
– Concierge
– Restaurant manager
– Executive Chef
– Wedding planner
– Guest experience manager
Beyond Academy offers Hospitality internships in a range of international destinations, all across the world.
But with a Beyond internship, you’ll get more than just fantastic work experience.
Our range of professional support will help you navigate your internship and prepare for your future career. From CV and resume support to a dedicated 1-to-1 career coaching session, we’ll equip you with the tools for success.
Alongside your work, learn a new skill or interview technique; apply what you learn to your internship to impress your colleagues!
