Article 2012

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

Journal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism
Journal · Vol. 12 · Issue 4 · pp. 377-402
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. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

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Internship students hospitality Employers Educators

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School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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