The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has launched the Mekong Tourism internship finder on its website to address skill shortage challenges and help those seeking entry into tourism.
Although aimed at young people studying tourism, the internships are also open to people who still need education or training.
With opportunities in Cambodia, China’s Yunnan and Guangxi provinces, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, the Mekong Tourism Internship Finder programme will be a step towards the quality of services offered to tourists and the industry's overall sustainability.
“The MTCO invites tourism industry players in the Mekong region who are recruiting, or plan to recruit, to advertise internships on our website at no cost,” said Suvimol Thanasarakij, Executive Director of Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office.
“We want the next generation of tourism professionals to be well-equipped, not just in theory, but in practice. We want to elevate industry standards. First-hand on-the-job experience is vital to that process.”
The project's primary goals are facilitating hands-on experience by working alongside existing professionals in travel and hospitality roles, imparting technical and soft skills, ensuring that students are industry-ready upon graduation, and building connections between tourism businesses and students, including recent graduates.
