Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with a Hospitality & Tourism Internship in Guatemala.

This entry-level Hospitality and Tourism internship offers real world insight into the colorful travel industry in Guatemala. Gain hands-on industry experience, with placements that suit your preferences with hotels or tour operators, helping with all aspects of their daily business.

All interns in Guatemala are accommodated in various homestay accommodations. Interns are matched to an appropriate host family, taking into consideration convenient proximity to their internship placement. Typical host families in Guatemala usually comprise of two parents and children or a single parent with children (the ages of a host family’s children can range from young and still living at home, to adults living independently).

Eligibility requirement

Suitable for interns with relevant experience and/or studies related to marketing, hospitality, tourism management, sustainable development, etc. High School graduates aged 18+ are welcome to apply.

Language requirements

Suitable for interns at a beginner 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). All interns are encouraged to take advantage of in-country Spanish language lessons, which can be scheduled in conjunction with your internship schedule.

What's Included

This program ranges from 4-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
Considered one of the most beautiful cities in Guatemala, Antigua has long been known as an iconic city for both international and domestic tourists. Hospitality and Tourism interns are able to get genuine industry exposure by assisting in hands-on roles across a range of placements.

Tour operators

Assist tour operators with customer care and relations, marketing, business-to-consumer strategies, administrative support or with all manner on tours themselves.

Hotels and high-end hostels

Assist accommodation providers around Antigua with customer care, marketing and promotion, social media management, clerical work, accounting and on special seasonal projects and events.

Tourism start-ups

Help small start-up companies that provide niche experiences not traditionally sold by tour operators. Start-ups often require assistance in all manner of their operations, so interns should be open minded and willing to assist wherever it’s needed.

Due to the broad scope of this internship field, a customized approach is taken toward matching each intern to their best placement opportunity. Interns can state a preference for their own placement, which will be accommodated wherever possible.

Interns are required to have at least basic Spanish language skills, in order to communicate effectively with colleagues and locals.
 
Intern Abroad HQ's Guatemala programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration 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.

Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.

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 available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & 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 24 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 only 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.