Responsible tour operators seek to minimize negative economic, social and environmental impacts, create jobs for local people, preserve the local environment, culture and history, and respect local communities. They also provide authentic experiences for travelers, engage them in local issues, and are transparent about their actions and impacts.
As a Responsible Tour Operator, we, Malang Travelista has an Open internship program for local students, where we open or provide a forum for local students to carry out internship activities. So far, we have collaborated with various universities in this Internship program.
Our Internship Program
Our internship program is not just about fulfilling academic requirements — it is a comprehensive learning experience designed to shape future professionals in the tourism industry. We have partnered with various universities and higher education institutions to ensure this program reaches a wide range of students across different backgrounds.
Through this internship, students are given the opportunity to:
- Gain practical work experience in the tourism industry.
- Develop both hard and soft skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and digital literacy.
- Learn about the principles of responsible tourism, including sustainability practices and community engagement.
- Explore real-world applications of tour planning, guest handling, eco-tourism, and local partnership building.
- Build professional networks that will be valuable for their future careers.
- Contribute directly to the design and implementation of responsible and sustainable tour packages.
Internship in the tourism industry is an important experience. Internships offer invaluable opportunities to gain practical experience, and real-world setting practice of the intern skills. By opening Internship programs, it fulfills the core of Responsible Tour Operator to demonstrate effective sustainable management and also maximize social and economic benefits to the local community to minimize negative impacts. For responsible tour operators, opening internship programs reflects a commitment to sustainable tourism development. It helps demonstrate effective management, empowers local youth, and maximizes social and economic benefits for the community—while minimizing negative impacts.
