A Review of Hospitality Internship: Different Perspectives of Students, Employers, and Educators

Maria Yiu; Chun Hung Roberts Law

doi:10.1080/15313220.2012.729459

A Review of Hospitality Internship: Different Perspectives of Students, Employers, and Educators

Maria Yiu, Chun Hung Roberts Law

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Abstract

The internship is one of the most effective models of experiential learning in hospitality education. However, to be successful, it requires the cooperation of students, employers, and educators. This article identifies the role and value of the internship in hospitality education. Its benefits and drawbacks are discussed from the perspectives of the three stakeholders, and an overall assessment is discussed. The article ends by proposing suggestions for future research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	377-402
Number of pages	26
Journal	Journal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism
Volume	12
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/15313220.2012.729459
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 2012

Keywords

educators
employers
hospitality
internship
students

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Education
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

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