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Program Information

If you’re interested in the Tourism & Hospitality industry, there’s no better place to gain experience than Greece. Home to some of the world’s top beaches, cuisine, historical attractions and friendly locals, this stunning Mediterranean destination is beloved by travelers from all over the globe. Tourism & Hospitality interns are offered the chance to enhance a broad range of practical skills, flexibly contributing to a dynamic industry while evolving their professional career.

This program ranges from 4-12 (Athens) 2 - 12 (Crete) weeks and has start dates every Monday throughout the year.

Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, and onsite student support. See our full list of fees and inclusions on our website.

Eligibility Requirements

Tourism & Hospitality internships in Athens are suitable for students and recent graduates with at least one year of relevant experience. The internship accepts students in fields such as Tourism, Hospitality, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, etc. High School graduates aged 18+ may be accepted, depending on the strength of their application (including any relevant experience, with a desire to learn and grow within this field).

This internship is conducted in English. However, interns should expect that a language barrier can still be encountered to a certain extent.

Internship Details

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to hone your industry skills, enhance your practical experience and put your academic learning into practice alongside professionals from diverse backgrounds. Experience how service providers within the Tourism & hospitality sector function, gaining an understanding of customer satisfaction requirements.

Tourism & Hospitality internships in Greece are located in the town of Marathon, a suburb of the greater Athens metropolitan area, located approximately 45 minutes (40 km) outside of Athens. The town is also about 20 minutes from the Athens International Airport and just ten minutes from the port of Rafina, which serves to connect the capital with various Greek islands. Combining the infamous blue ocean vistas of Greece, with the greenery of nearby mountains, the region is popular for visitors year-round.

Internship placements for Tourism & Hospitality interns are offered through a 4-star, beach-side hotel. The hotel boasts 1,200 rooms, 4 swimming pools, 3 dining areas and a large sports center. Interns can gain experience via the front office, reception, and restaurant, assisting with reservations, guest relations, events, and marketing teams. Other internship tasks can include liaising with local vendors and assisting with day to day administrative/operational tasks. Tasks and responsibilities will differ depending on seasonality and availability. Interns should therefore come with a flexible mindset as to the nature of tasks they get involved in.

Tourism & Hospitality interns in Greece must have a genuine interest in all aspects of the industry, with a commitment to hands-on practice of both practical and theoretical activities. In all cases, interns should expect that the first week of your experience will focus on settling in and gaining some introductory knowledge. Ensure that you ask questions and provide feedback during the introductory period, so that your supervisor understands how you’re progressing. This will help them to better understand important details, such as how quickly you learn, what you find challenging, what you find interesting, etc.

Typical Schedule: Monday to Friday, up to 8 hours per day. The internship timetable is expected to be full time, but can be based on shift rosters, so may involve early starts, late finishes or weekend participation. This will reflect standard industry hours, and will not generally require more than 40 hours per week, so you will still have free time to enjoy the city. Interns should come prepared to be flexible and to also communicate any requests in regard to your preferred timetable, which can be taken into consideration when planning for you.

Program Highlights

Intern Abroad HQ's Greece programs are available year-round, with start dates every Monday.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Check out our intern reviews on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit is available for all experiences, through our School of Record partnerships with University of Montana (1-5 credits) and Warren Wilson College (6-16 credits). Check in with your academic advisor to understand if you can apply these transfer credits toward your degree at your home institution.

We offer flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

How to Apply

Apply for free: Complete an online application form via the Intern Abroad HQ website.

Select your start date and duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 4 to 12 weeks.

Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.

Pay your Balance: This is due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.

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