International experience is a must in hospitality, since it helps you develop specific skills that an at-home internship wouldn’t. Besides being more inclined to speak in another language and being able to attend to more international customers, an internship abroad will let you travel and discover the world.
There are 6 destinations that are a must to intern in if you’re in the hospitality industry.
Emirates
If you want to become a hospitality expert, the Middle East is for you. It has some of the world’s most exclusive services and quality standards. In addition, you will get to know the Arab culture and enjoy some of the most entertaining and unique activities, such as desert safaris and skydiving.
France
You can refine your cooking skills while working with some of the world’s top Chefs around the world. This is a great opportunity for you to explore one of the world’s most renowned gastronomies. And while France is usually known for its big cities such as Paris or Lyon, more than 80% of its land is in the countryside so you’ll enjoy one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Spain
Spain ranks as the best place in Europe for ex-pats in terms of quality life.* If you decide to intern abroad in Spain, you’ll know an amazing experience is practically guaranteed. Furthermore, having international experience in Spain is a competitive advantage on a resume, recognized worldwide.
*According to the HSBC Expat Explore survey.
Thailand
France might get angry about this… but when doing a culinary internship in Thailand you’d be gaining experience in one of the best cuisines around the world. You won’t only get to try Pad Thai, coconut curry, street noodles and more, you’ll also learn how to cook them authentically. Plus, once you finish your internship, you can visit some of the world’s most beautiful and natural places. Reach Singapore, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, The Philippines or even Japan with a short and affordable flight.
United States
An internship in the U.S. will let you work for some of the world’s best hotel brands and restaurant groups. Having international work experience in the United States is a competitive advantage recognized worldwide. In addition, it is possible to polish your English skills, while also learning technical vocabulary and achieve a native-speaker level.
Dominican Republic
As an international yet Caribbean destination, Dominican Republic has it all! You will be able to learn Spanish in this tropical paradise, while also improving your English skills when working with international customers. Dominicana is a great opportunity to work at big resorts, as most of our partner hotels are 5-star resorts with over 1,000 rooms that need the help so much that most interns end up staying for a full-time job.
