In a groundbreaking move, the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) introduces its much-anticipated Mekong Tourism Internship Finder initiative. This trailblazing project, accessible on MekongTourism.org, seeks to bridge the notable skills chasm currently plaguing the Mekong subregion’s booming tourism industry, which accounts for an impressive 16% of the area’s GDP as per data from ResearchGate.net.
With this initiative, MTCO is casting its net wide, targeting youthful aspirants currently enrolled in tourism studies. But that’s not all. In a commendable move, this platform welcomes enthusiastic individuals not yet integrated into formal education or training, offering them a chance to refine their inherent capabilities.
Highlighting the situation’s urgency, the MTCO elucidates how the current skills shortage detrimentally affects the quality of tourist services and the sector’s enduring viability.
Under the vigilant leadership of Ms. Suvimol Thanasarakij, Executive Director of MTCO, this initiative is poised to redefine industry benchmarks. She passionately comments, “Our vision is for the forthcoming cadre of tourism mavens to be robustly trained, balancing theoretical wisdom with hands-on exposure. This immersive experience is pivotal for escalating industry norms.”
Committed to providing a holistic platform, the Mekong Tourism Internship Finder will spotlight lucrative internship prospects spread across Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and China’s vibrant Yunnan and Guangxi provinces.
Outlining the initiative’s multifaceted objectives, the MTCO emphasizes its four-pronged approach:
- We are providing a tangible experience by facilitating intern collaborations with industry stalwarts.
- We are cultivating a blend of both technical prowess and interpersonal aptitudes.
- Guaranteeing that scholars are primed for industry integration post their academic pursuits.
- We are fostering enduring affiliations between budding talents and established tourism entities, encompassing recent academicians.
Reiterating her faith in the program, Ms Suvimol asserts, “This internship endeavor will be pivotal in amplifying human resource refinement within the precinct, playing an indispensable role in elevating the caliber of services and memories the Mekong enclave extends to its esteemed tourists.”
Tourism entities keen on leveraging this unmatched opportunity can register their interest and advertise their internships for free. The registration form awaits them at this link.
In conclusion, with the unveiling of the Mekong Tourism Internship Finder, the future of Mekong’s tourism industry seems brighter than ever before.
Written by: Supaporn Pholrach (Joom)
