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Program Information

Rome is more than a must-see destination - it’s the perfect place to intern abroad and gain hands-on experience in tourism and hospitality! Surrounded by history, culture, and world-renowned cuisine, you’ll develop practical skills and intercultural awareness in one of the world’s top travel hubs.

This program ranges from 8 - 12 weeks and has start dates every month throughout the year.

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

Eligibility Requirements

Tourism & Hospitality internships in Italy are suitable for higher education students or recent graduates. Examples of accepted study fields include Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Event Management, Marketing, Languages.

Internships in Rome include mandatory Italian language lessons, which are included within the minimum duration requirement of the internship.

Internship Details

There’s truly no place like Rome! As one of the world’s top tourism destinations, the city captivates visitors from around the globe; it offers a dynamic blend of art, culture, and warm Italian hospitality. For anyone pursuing a career in the tourism and hospitality industry, an internship in Rome should be at the top of your list.

Tourism & Hospitality internships in Italy are ideal for friendly, proactive individuals, eager to develop skills in a dynamic global industry. Possible internship settings include hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, tourism companies, and youth hostels. Responsibilities vary depending on your placement and skill set, but may include:

Collaborating with travel agents, tourism managers, and developers.
Supporting the creation of marketing materials.
Assisting with seasonal events and promotions.
Advising clients and providing customer service.
Managing bookings and reservations.
Contributing to marketing strategies, content, and product development.

Internship placement preference may be expressed but is subject to availability. Internship placements are allocated according to a review of each intern’s current study background and experience level.

Do I need to speak Italian for this internship?

Italian language proficiency is not a requirement to join. However, interns should expect that a language barrier can still be encountered to a certain extent. Come prepared and willing to surmount a language barrier (and ask for help when needed), as opposed to being intimidated by it.

To support you further, all internships in Rome include mandatory Italian language lessons, which are included within the minimum duration requirement of the internship:

For beginners to the Italian language (levels A1 and A2), you’re required to complete a four-week Italian language course at an accredited language school in Rome before you start at your internship placement. This is included in the internship program and the lessons will commence according to your chosen internship start date.
Interns with intermediate Italian will be required to complete just two weeks of language lessons, prior to commencing the placement. If you have intermediate language skills, please note that you will be required to provide verification (such as a B1 or B2 level certificate) and/or demonstrate your listening comprehension and spoken proficiency. These two abilities (listening and speaking) are the most important skills that will be assessed, to determine if you’re able to complete your internship as an “intermediate” speaker of Italian.

Additional lessons can be arranged in-country, for those who wish to continue their Italian language education in Rome.

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 Italy programs are available year-round, with start dates every month.

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 8 - 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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