Hospitality Internships are mainly designed for professionals and students in their final university semesters who are looking to learn the ways of working in the growing Chinese market’s hospitality industry.

The hotels where participants carry out their internships are 4 – 5 star Chinese and international hotels or luxury boutique properties. The program will take place in the most important tourist cities in China, chief among them are Shanghai, which is the Financial Center and the most modern and cosmopolitan city of China and Beijing, which is the cultural and political center of this great country.

Program locations

SHANGHAI: The engine of China's future

Shanghai, Hu for short, is a renowned international metropolis drawing more and more attention from all over the world. Situated on the estuary of Yangtze River, it serves as the most influential economic, financial, international trade, cultural, science and technology center in East China. Also it is a popular destination for visitors to experience the pulsating development of the country.

In addition to its modernization, the city's multicultural flair endows it with a unique glamour. Here, one finds the perfect blend of cultures, the modern and the traditional, and the Western and the Oriental. New skyscrapers and traditional Shikumen architecture draw the skyline of the city together. Western customs and Chinese traditions intertwined and formed Shanghai's culture, making a visitor's stay truly memorable.

As the largest city in China and an economic, commercial and financial center, Shanghai is vital to the country's future. No other city in the country is more vibrant and fascinating or has such a unique colonial past.

Shanghai, literally 'Above the Sea', is a port city on the Huangpu River, where the Yangtze River empties into the East China Sea. The city flourished as a cosmopolitan and thriving commercial and financial center, dubbed the "Paris of the East" in 1920s and 1930s. In spite of being the cradle of Chinese Communism, the city was neglected during the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s. In 1990, it was chosen to spearhead modern China's reform and shift to a market economy, which resulted in intense development. In addition, the city has often been the inspiration for novels and films. It is probably the most evocative city for an outsider to visit in all of the country. Beijing may be more mysterious, but Shanghai offers half-understood, semi-mythical images.

BEIJING: A city intoxicated by the spirit of change

Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China; it is the nation's political, economic, cultural, educational and international trade and communication center. Located in northern China, close to the port city of Tianjin and partially surrounded by Hebei Province, it also serves as the most important transportation hub and port of entry.

As one of the six ancient cities in China, it has been the heart and soul of politics and society throughout its long history and consequently there is an unparalleled wealth of discovery to delight and intrigue travelers as they explore the city's ancient past and exciting modern development. Now it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with about 140 million Chinese tourists and 4.4 million international visitors a year.

Beijing, Jing for short, is a metropolis in northern China and the capital of China. Laying 102km (70miles) west of Bo Hai Sea, it borders Hebei Province to the north, west, south, and for a small section in the east and Tianjin to the southeast. Beijing is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and motorways passing through the city. It is also the destination of many international flights arriving in China. Beijing is regarded as the political, educational, and cultural center of China.

With a history of more than 3,000 years, Beijing has been an integral part of China's history. There is scarcely a major building that does not have at least some national historical significance. As the capital of China for about 850 years, it is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, offering China's most wonderful array of attractions. No other city in the nation attracts more travelers.

Program Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae in English with photograph
• Copy of your passport valid for at least 6 months after your return to your country of origin
• Medical insurance for China
• 4 passport sized photographs
• Registration fee of $250 dollars (if no internship vacancy can be found, the $250 dollars will be reimbursed to the student, if the student cancels for personal reasons this fee is not reimbursed)

The deadline for registration is 2 and half months before the selected departure date.

Included in the program

• Job placement
• Accommodation: Interns will stay in the hotel where they work or in an apartment close to the hotel
• Intern Buddy (optional): To facilitate the transition and adaption in China a university student will be assigned to interns to help them better learn the Chinese culture and lifestyle
• Work visa: In order to travel to China it is necessary to apply for a special visa that Link to Asia facilitates
• Airport reception: Our staff will be waiting for all the interns at the airport in China
• Participants’ evaluation: Once interns satisfactorily finish their internships, they will be given an evaluation that will credit their working experience in China as well as their performance
• Working Meals: Meals during working hours will be supplied to interns; they can vary from hotel to hotel
• Stipend
• 24 hours assistance: Assistance in China with any situation that is out of reach of the host company is provided by Link to Asia

Internship Stipend

The stipend given to the intern is not a salary, but an economic assistance provided to help cover some of the living expenses incurred abroad. The stipend amount varies depending on internships, but approximately it is about 2500 – 3000 RMB (approximately $400-480) per month.

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