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Tourism & Hospitality Internships in Valencia

Tourism & Hospitality Internships in Valencia

Tourism & Hospitality internships in Valencia are perfect for those looking to hone their industry knowledge in one of the world’s most welcoming cities. Interns can expect to gain hands-on experience in a wide range of tourism related tasks, both customer and business facing. From liaising with local tourist vendors, providing exceptional customer service to people from all over the world, creating marketing content and business strategies, no two days are the same, as you explore all aspects of Valencia’s thriving tourism and hospitality industry!

Internship Highlights:
  • Build your understanding of how to satisfy customer requirements
  • Gain hands-on skills in a customized role within the tourism and hospitality sector
  • Contribute to a world-class tourism and hospitality sector, learning from experienced professionals
  • Enjoy traveling and living in Valencia, with easy access to wider Spain and the Mediterranean
Type of host organizations:
  • Hotels
  • Travel Agencies
  • Tourism companies
  • Youth Hostels
Fully hosted experience from $2749
Includes accommodation & meals
Start dates every Monday
Minimum duration 2 weeks, up to 24 weeks maximum
Internships in Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, & Tenerife
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Suitable for English language speakers
Eligibility requirements and Associated career paths
Eligibility requirement

Undergraduate Degree (or currently enrolled) in a related field, such as hospitality, resort and tourism management, commerce, languages and cultures, etc.

Language requirements

Suitable for interns at an intermediate level of Spanish. The level of involvement during your internship will be influenced by your Spanish language proficiency. Interns must come prepared to interact with colleagues who may not speak English (as an English-language speaking Supervisor will provide guidance but may not be on hand constantly). Interns are required to attend 5 (complimentary) Spanish language lessons, within the first 2 weeks.

Associated career paths

Concierge, Guest Services, Event & Conference Organizer, Management, Sales and Marketing, Travel Agent, Tour Guide / Operator, Travel Writer / Photographer, Brand Management, Marketing & Promotions Management, Public Relations, Media Relations, Hospitality Management

Internship details

With its vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere and more than 300 sunshine days each year, Valencia city is a favorite amongst tourists traveling to Spain. The 2,000 year old city boasts wide sandy beaches, striking architecture, a buzzing food scene and culture. If you’re looking for first class experience in the tourism and hospitality sector, there really is no better place to intern abroad.

This is an in-country internship, with accommodation and meals included. You can explore remote Business Administration & Start Ups internships, if you are looking for an internship program that you can undertake from home.

In recent years, Valencia has established itself as a fantastic hub for culture and enterprise. While the city is broadly celebrated for its modern City of Arts and Sciences Museum, it’s an equally desirable destination for travelers who love the outdoors, excellent cuisine and fantastic weather.

Possible Tourism & Hospitality internship placements opportunities include Hotels, Restaurants, Travel Agencies, Tourism companies and Youth Hostels. Duties will vary based on the nature of your internship and your own specific skills. However, tasks can generally include:

  • Working with travel agents, travel advisors, tourism managers and developers.
  • Supporting the production of marketing materials,
  • Assisting with seasonal events
  • Advising clients and customers
  • Assisting with bookings and reservations
  • Contributing to marketing strategies, content and products

Interns looking for experience in a specific field should include details on your application. In all cases, interns should expect that the first week of your experience will focus on settling in and gaining some introductory knowledge, as you will not “hit the ground running”. Rather, you should start with learning about the placement to gain an understanding of what you can build upon, develop, learn, and contribute. 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.

Understand and expect that individual internship experiences vary, as the specific placement that you’re assigned will depend on review of your resume and your current level of studies and experience. Therefore, if you’re at a more introductory level, you should reasonably expect a more introductory internship. Likewise, if you’re interning for a shorter duration, you will have a different experience from someone who is interning for a longer duration. Placement preferences are considered but always subject to availability.

Spanish language proficiency is not a requirement to join. However, interns should expect that a language barrier can still be encountered to a certain extent. Interns should be prepared for the very natural and normal frustration of not always understanding what is being said around them. Come prepared and willing to surmount a language barrier (and ask for help when needed), as opposed to being intimidated by it.

This internship includes five complimentary Spanish language lessons, which must be scheduled within the first two weeks of the internship. These should be considered mandatory for anyone who is not already a fluent Spanish speaker. Any additional Spanish language lessons must be coordinated and paid for separately. We encourage all interns to take advantage of the opportunity to learn some Spanish skills during their program (or develop their existing vocabulary).

Typical Schedule

  • Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. 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.

Career Benefits

Tourism & Hospitality interns learn from a qualified and experienced supervisor, and can be involved in:
  • Advising clients, assisting with bookings and itineraries

  • Providing customer care and service

  • Creating marketing and content material

  • Developing and implementing business strategies

  • Organizational activities and events

  • Liaising with local vendors

Professional development opportunities:
  • Hands-on roles in hotels, tourist accommodations and companies

  • Experience customer service in a range of hospitality or tourism settings

  • Understand customer satisfaction requirements

  • Learn about planning and logistics

  • Hone your Spanish language and conversation skills

  • Gain practical skills and boost your employability, with guidance from Intern Abroad HQ’s Experiential Learning Curriculum to support your learning and cultural intelligence.

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Sophia Divagno
June 2023

Intern Abroad HQ provided a stress-free experience abroad with a local Spanish tourism company. Before finding Intern Abroad HQ, I, from the United States, was lost and had no idea how to pursue my goal of having an internship in Europe. I could not find much online so I was thrilled when I found their website with so many destinations available to choose from for so many majors. Using them made it a lot easier than feeling uncertain trying to figure it all out on my own. And they have so many good connections for internship options! I am looking forward to applying to jobs in the travel industry and am thankful to have something like this on my resume!

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Program fees

It’s free to apply for this internship. Once we have reviewed your suitability and accepted you onto this program, you’ll need to pay a deposit of US$499 to confirm your place. The remaining balance of your Program Fee (less your initial US$499 deposit payment) will be due no less than 60 days before your internship start date.

Duration
Program Fee (USD)
2 weeks $2,749 Equivalent to $196 /day
3 weeks $3,060 Equivalent to $145 /day
4 weeks $3,420 Equivalent to $122 /day
5 weeks $3,730 Equivalent to $106 /day
6 weeks $4,066 Equivalent to $96 /day
8 weeks $4,687 Equivalent to $83 /day
10 weeks $5,364 Equivalent to $76 /day
12 weeks $5,985 Equivalent to $71 /day
16 weeks $7,338 Equivalent to $65 /day
20 weeks $8,581 Equivalent to $61 /day
24 weeks $9,822 Equivalent to $58 /day
  • Airport pick-up
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Accommodation
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Program orientation
  • Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
  • In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
  • Sourcing and securing your internship placement
  • Personalization of your internship plan
  • Coaching from your supervisor
  • Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
  • Academic credit facilitation
  • International reference letter
  • Certificate of Internship Completion
  • All in-country transportation
  • Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
  • Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
  • Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.
  • A deposit of $499 (approximately 499) is required to secure your internship
  • European students who wish to receive Erasmus funding for their internship in Spain are encouraged to apply and outline their specific requirements.
  • Balance of your Program Fee is due 70 days before your internship start date. The Program Fee payment can also be completed in installments through our Zero-Fee Payment Plan. Learn more.
  • All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
  • Terms and Conditions apply.

Free-time experiences & tours in Valencia

Take your internship to the next level with Intern Abroad HQ's affordable activity and tour add-ons in Valencia! Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto an internship program.

Flamenco Show
Flamenco Show

Sit back and enjoy a traditional Flamenco show

$37
Kayaking Day Trip
Kayaking Day Trip

Spend a day on the water, getting to know other interns and enhancing your Kayaking skills

$77
Paella Cooking Class
Paella Cooking Class

learn how to make traditional Valencian Paella and sangria to enjoy alongside Tortilla de patatas and dessert.

$72

Spanish lessons

Fluency in Spanish is not a requirement for interns in Valencia, however basic Spanish skills are strongly recommended. Your program fees include five introductory Spanish language lessons which are provided in order to boost confidence and assist with social and cultural integration. However, any additional Spanish language lessons must be coordinated and paid for separately.

We encourage all interns to take advantage of the opportunity to learn some Spanish skills during their program (or develop their existing vocabulary) to maximize the impact of the internship experience. The language lessons are tailored to each interns current level of Spanish, run from Monday to Friday and can be accommodated around your internship schedule. Classes are run in small groups by certified native speaking Spanish teachers.

Arrival and Orientation

Internships in Spain begin every Monday. Exceptions may be made to this when start dates are shifted to avoid public holiday disruptions or closed when the program has already reached capacity. The minimum duration requirement is 2 weeks up to a maximum duration of 24 weeks.

Airport pick up and accommodation are included in the Program Fee. The accommodation is covered from the Sunday night before the Monday start date - interns are required to arrive no later than the Sunday before their Monday start date, as all orientations are held on Mondays.

The typical port of entry is the Valencia Airport (VLC). If you are planning to spend time independently in Spain prior to your internship and will not require an airport pick up, we can discuss alternative arrival logistics with you.

Upon arrival, interns will be met, greeted, and transferred to the accommodation. The last night of the accommodation is the Saturday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Sunday. Extra nights of accommodation can be arranged in advance, if requested, and are subject to availability.

Orientation covers important details for your internship, including introductions, information about culture, customs, rules, expectations, safety, language lessons, cultural excursions, and more. Your specific internship placement orientation will follow the general orientation, as you’ll be shown how to travel to and from your internship and be introduced to the team you’ll be joining.

The Orientation also includes five introductory Spanish language lessons which are provided as a way of boosting confidence and assisting with social and cultural integration. Any additional Spanish language lessons must be coordinated and paid for separately.

Please note that all participants are advised not to book flights until they have first registered to confirm their internship placement.

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Accommodation and WiFi

All interns in Valencia are hosted in various homestay accommodations (which are typically located within apartment buildings). These are usually situated around the city centre, where it is easy to access both the central office of the local team (where Spanish language lessons also take place) and the designated internship placement.

In most cases, interns will receive their own bedroom. However, some bedrooms may be shared with another program participant of the same gender. Any given homestay may accommodate up to 2 to 3 interns at any given time. Bathrooms and common areas are shared. Living is comfortable and WiFi is provided in most of the home-stays, although it is not guaranteed. Laundry is included - usually it will be done once a week.

If a commute is required (to either the internship placement or the central office) then the travel time is usually between 45 to 60 minutes, maximum. There are ample public transportation options to utilize (including mobile phone apps, which can be downloaded at the program orientation) such as buses, subway, trams, and taxis. The city is flat and the climate is typically very pleasant, so public bicycles are also available. Interns may also opt to simply walk during the daytime and enjoy the sights of the city!

Please note that the accommodation pictured in the photo gallery of this webpage is provided as an example. Since we work with more than one apartment, the exact accommodation that you’re assigned may differ from the photos. Rooms sizes vary.

Meals

Internships in Spain include three meals per day provided by the host family (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Please be sure to let us know of any specific dietary requirements that you have in advance (i.e. allergies and intolerances), so that we may ensure your hosts are aware and make recommendations. Adaptability is encouraged, as the meals provided are unlikely to reflect what you’re used to eating at home. If there are special snacks you like to have, please budget for them, so you can supplement the meals that are included with your own preferences for snacks and treats.

Locals do not typically have a heavy breakfast, so interns can expect items such as bread/pastries, spreads, fruit, and coffee (you may even try a delicious local espresso, served with condensed milk to sweeten it).

Lunch time in Valencia is typically between 2 and 4 pm. This time is in line with the concept of “la siesta”, allowing time to rest and enjoy a relaxed mealtime - preferably with some pleasant company and conversation. Meals are relatively lighter in size than what you may be used to back home, as is the custom of a mediterranean diet. Lunch usually consists of a sandwich, fruit or salad and may be served at your homestay, or packed ahead of time for you to take to your placement.

Dinner time in Spain is typically served later in the evening, usually between 9 pm-10 pm, due to eating a late lunch. Typical dishes may include ingredients such as noodles or pasta, seafood, rice, and in-season salads/vegetables.

If you choose to opt out of lunch or dinner, any day of the week, you should communicate this back to your host family. There are many excellent restaurants to choose from in Valencia and they typically offer special lunch menus in the afternoon, which are designed to provide an affordable set meal option (they could range anywhere between €5.00 and €12.00). One of the most famous dishes in Valencia is paella - a must try!

Essential country information

Capital Madrid
Population 46.5 million
Languages Spanish (official), Catalan, Galician, Basque, Occitan (co-official languages)
Currency Euro (€ - EUR)
Time zone UTC+01:00
Weather and climate:

Spain has a very varied climate, according to the geographical situation of different regions. Most of the country is considered to be within a Mediterranean zone, which is characterised by warm/hot and dry summers. However, areas with relatively high rainfall are considered to be oceanic climatic regions, rather than Mediterranean. The northern quarter of Spain, which is within the Atlantic region, falls within this oceanic climate category, where winter and summer temperatures are influenced by the ocean. The southeastern quarter of Spain has a semi-arid climate, where the dry season can extend beyond the typical summer season.

In Valencia, where the Intern Abroad HQ internship program is based, it is dry year round. The summers are warm, muggy, and mostly clear. The hot summer season runs from June through September, with an average daily high temperature above 81°F (27°C). The winter months, from November through March, are cold, windy, and partly cloudy. During this time, the average daily high temperature is below 65°F (18°C). The average low of the coldest day of the year (around early January) is 43°F (6°C).

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