If you’re considering a travel and tourism internship outside of your home country, you’ll want to make sure you participate in a reputable internship program that will offer you the experience you need to kickstart your career. The right international travel and tourism internship in London, Paris, Berlin, Prague, or any other city could lay the foundation for a long-lasting career. But to make sure that your internship is the right choice, you’ll want to ask the following questions.

Do You Guarantee an Internship Placement in Travel and Tourism?

This is probably the most important question you can ask of your internship program. If your heart is set on working in the travel and tourism industry, you need to gain good work experience in that field. A company that can’t guarantee that you’ll secure an internship in travel and tourism may not be right for you; especially if you’re paying for a placement.

Some companies might try to convince you that it doesn’t matter where you intern; that as long as you have a placement on your resume, you’ll find career success. You need to be very careful about what you choose; in most cases, an internship with a company in your industry of choice will ensure that you gain relevant sectoral experience to add to your CV. While you can always gain some transferable skills from any internship, employers in the travel and tourism industry will be looking for stand-out candidates with sector-specific skills. Don’t limit yourself.

# What Are Your Health and Safety Guidelines?

 If you’re like many people considering an international travel and tourism internship, this will be your first time living and working abroad. You’ll want to find out how your internship program handles health and safety concerns. Do they have extensive protocols in place that can ensure your wellbeing if a disaster occurs? What are their COVID-19 procedures? Will you be able to get back home if you experience an emergency? Is there a remote option or a refund available if the internship is cancelled? These are all issues that should be covered at length in your program’s documentation. Don’t take your safety for granted; make sure you’re comfortable with everything your internship has to offer.

# Does Placement Depend on an Interview?

 Some internship programs have standing relationships with travel and tourism companies and are able to simply place new interns in slots kept open for them. Other internship programs only secure an interview with travel and tourism companies and require you to land the internship yourself with your interview skills. Both approaches are valuable in their own way, but don’t assume one way or the other; it can lead to a nasty surprise! Fortunately, internship firms often provide bespoke guidance before your interview takes place. Either way, make sure you’re clear on the steps you’ll have to take to secure an internship with your prospective firm.

# Is Accomodation Included in the Internship Program?

Another critical factor in determining whether an internship is for you is accommodation. Some internship firms offer housing with your fee; others charge an extra fee to secure housing; others don’t source housing at all, and leave it entirely up to you. Be clear on this point before you make a commitment to a program. If housing is included, ask your provider to describe the unit and its location to make sure you’ll be comfortable there. Usually, an internship provider will offer images of where you’ll be staying. You’ll also want to ensure that your office is accessible from your accommodation; a good internship provider will always place you near to public transport.

# Conclusion

Interning in a travel and tourism company abroad can be an exciting, enriching, and life-changing experience; but it’s important to get all your questions and concerns answered before you go. If you go into your internship with a complete peace of mind, you’ll get more out of it and have a more fulfilling experience along the way. If you’d like to read more about Beyond Academy’s selection of internship opportunities, why not head over to their website?

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