Watch: a day off in Thailand This video shows a student's day off in Thailand; visiting temples, beaches, boating down a river, travelling by tuk tuk, eating street food in Bangkok and returning to his hotel at the end of the day. Hassan Mahmud from University of...
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Tom Stapleton from Bournemouth University talks about his Sports, Leisure & Beach activities placement
Tom Stapleton gives his initial feedback after settling into a Sports, Leisure & Beach activities placement in Thailand. We asked Tom for some feedback about his overseas placement in Thailand since arriving in August. What's the hotel like? Can you describe the...
Jack Nelson gives the inside information on elephants and air conditioning in Thailand
Jack Nelson's overseas Hospitality Placement is in the Front Office at The Sarojin, a beautiful boutique luxury resort hotel in Khao Lak. Jack, an undergraduate from Northumbria University in the UK, gives feedback after a month in Thailand. How is the working...
Hassan Mahmud talks about his experience with Marriott in Bangkok
Do you want to know what it's like doing a Hospitality Placement in Bangkok, Thailand? Hassan Mahmud from University of Surrey started his placement at the Marriott Marquis Queens Park in Bangkok, Thailand in September 2017. We checked in to see how his overseas...
Chloe Thijm talks about work and time off in Thailand
Chloe Thijm is a 3rd year Events Management student at Bournemouth University. Chloe is on her placement year in Thailand and working at the Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa hotel, Merlin Beach. We caught up with Chloe recently to find out about her trip so far: What...
It’s not too late to arrange a hospitality placement for 2016/17
It’s not too late to arrange a hospitality placement for 2016/17 If your placement year is fast approaching and you still haven’t confirmed your plans, then don’t worry, it’s not too late. We can help you! Join our 50+ students starting placements in China this summer...
Facts about the Global Hotel Industry
Want to know the facts and figures about the global hotel industry? Look no further! This infographic shows you occupancy rates, hotel revenues and even where the tallest hotels are! Want to see the world's oldest or largest hotels? Scroll down to see them... Got a...
Constance Senechaut talks about promotion, cafes and rice wine!
Case Study : Constance SenechautOxford Brookes University graduate, Constance Senechaut from France, gives us an insight into her work in Shanghai, what she does during her time off and some observations about the fun things that can happen in another culture!"My role...
The Facts about China’s Growth
Download the Placement Year International Infographic showing The Facts about China's Growth Got a Question? Contact us We are here to answer your questions. Send us a message or call us on +44 (0)1273 710569.We have placements available at some of the world’s most...
5 Key Benefits of Overseas Placements Infographic
Download the Placement Year International Infographic showing 5 Key Benefits of Overseas Placements Got a Question? Contact us We are here to answer your questions. Send us a message or call us on +44 (0)1273 710569.We have placements available at some of the world’s...
China and Europe. What’s the difference?
Excited but terrified?Travelling to a foreign country can be absolutely terrifying – the idea of a cultural or language barrier can put some people off ever travelling overseas (and missing out in the process).That feeling can apply equally to working overseas as...
How to write a CV
Download the Placement Year International Infographic Guide to writing a great C.V. Got a Question? Contact us We are here to answer your questions. Send us a message or call us on +44 (0)1273 710569.We have placements available at some of the world’s most prestigious...
Paid Hotel Internships in China: Spring – Summer 2016
Are you studying Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, Events or Hotel Management? Are you looking for a Paid Hotel Placement as part of your university course? Gain experience in a 5 Star Hotel in the world's fastest growing luxury hotel industry! We...
Planning Your Placement Year – 5 Key Questions to Consider
Many things in life come round surprisingly quickly; end of year exams, Christmas, the new series of the X Factor and most certainly if your degree includes a placement year, the point where you need to start planning it. If you’re starting your second year at...
New 5 Star Hotel Partners – 21 of them!
Word of mouth is a powerful thing. News of our hard working interns is spreading quickly in China.The result? 21 more 5 Star hotel brands partnered with Placement Year International during June and July 2015. We are delighted to offer these to our placement interns...
Placement Year International expands to 5 exciting new cities!
We are delighted to announce our expansion into 5 new cities.Why? Because we are growing and have international interns arriving almost every week through July, August and September 2015. Each of our fantastic new cities is an hour or less from Shanghai.All are...
University Presentations this Autumn
We visit many universities to give presentations and meet students to discuss your placement year options. Would you like us to visit your university to talk about our paid internships in 5 Star Hotels in China? Remember we don't charge students a fee. Please send us...
News just in: Japanese & English-speakers wanted!
Chinese hotels want English & Japanese speakers. Now! Do you speak English or Japanese? Are you looking for a paid internship in a 5 star hotel? Contact us now for fantastic experiences in China! Accommodation, food & support included. Start August, September...
Hotel internships starting August, September, October
Chinese hotels want English & Japanese speakers. Now! Do you speak English or Japanese? Are you looking for a paid internship in a 5 star hotel? Contact us now for fantastic experiences in China! Accommodation, food & support included. Start August, September...