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Program Information 

Embark on an inspiring journey with Tourism & Hospitality internships in Crete, where you’ll dive into the heart of a dynamic and thriving industry. This experience offers the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of daily operations in the service sector. Whether you’re a high school graduate taking your first steps, or a seasoned intern with more experience, placements are tailored to match your skills and aspirations.

This program ranges from 2 - 12 weeks and has start dates every Monday throughout the year.

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

Eligibility Requirements

Tourism & Hospitality internships in Crete are suitable for students and recent graduates with at least one year of relevant experience. The internship welcomes applicants from fields such as Tourism, Hospitality, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance (etc). High School graduates aged 18+ may also be accepted, depending on relevant experience.

This internship is conducted in English. However, interns should expect that a language barrier can still be encountered to a certain extent.

 Internship Details

Launch your international hospitality career with a hands-on internship in Greece, combining real-world experience with cultural immersion on the stunning island of Crete. Whether your interests lie in customer service, hospitality operations, administration, sales, marketing, or guest relations, you’ll gain hands-on experience in one of the world’s top travel destinations.

Tourism & Hospitality internships in Greece are optimal experience for students and young professionals, seeking experiences to develop well-rounded skills in the service industry. Whether you’re interested in customer service, administration, hospitality, sales, marketing, or various aspects of guest services, there is lots to learn about.

Interns can be placed with hotels or restaurants. All placements are subject to availability and aligned with individual preferences where possible. Final placement decisions are based on several factors, including your prior experience, academic background, and chosen internship dates.

Typical tasks may be related to front-of-house duties, reservation management, itinerary organization, event planning, customer service, promotional activities and more.

The ideal time to undertake Tourism & Hospitality internships in Crete from April through November, during the peak tourism season. Although winter and off-season months (December to May) still attract visitors, placements are more limited due to a slower pace of activity during this period.

Greek or other foreign languages are 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.

Interns should expect that the first week of your experience will focus on settling in and gaining some introductory knowledge, to build an understanding of what you can develop, learn, and contribute. Interns are encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback, so that your supervisor(s) understands how you’re progressing and can assist to develop your internship accordingly.

Typical Schedule: Monday to Friday, up to 8 hours per day.
 
Program Highlights

Intern Abroad HQ's Crete, Greece programs are available year-round, with start dates every Monday.

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 2 - 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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