Education Abroad
Hospitality and Event Management Internship in Italy
Location: Florence, Italy
Dates: Summer 2026
Course Information
Course: HEM 43092 & HEM 41096
Instructor: Ning-Kuang Chuang (nchuang@kent.edu)
Financial aid available!
Program Overview
Hospitality and Event Management majors and minors, and Event Planning minors have the option to complete Practicum courses in Florence. Highlights of the internship include:
- Explore iconic locations and learn the Italian approach to hospitality
- Past internship employers include:
- Pino's Sandwiches – Warm, fast-paced panini shop with hands-on food service and customer experience
- Hotel Helvetia & Bristol – Luxury hotel and event experience in a 5-star Florentine landmark
- Cibrèo Restaurants – Iconic restaurant group blending tradition, innovation and culinary storytelling
- Destination Florence Foundation – Destination organization promoting sustainable tourism and events with Florence's official tourism team
To Apply
Deadline: To be announced
If you are interested in Hospitality and Event Management internship in Florence, Italy, contact Ning-Kuang Chuang at nchuang@kent.edu or Rose Onders at ronders@kent.edu (330-672-0564).