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Insights on Internships from Professor Jones (IOI)Author: David Jones
This podcast is designed for students majoring in hospitality and tourism management who have an internship or work experience requirementincluding those with an event management or MICE emphasis, as it's known in many parts of the world. Over the years, I've experienced every aspect of the internship process: as a hospitality professional hiring and managing interns, as a faculty member supervising students in the field, and as an academic administrator developing internship-based curriculum. Most recently, I've even worked part-time at the front desk of a local resort hotel. So, I've experienced every aspect of the process. Now, I want to put that experience to work for you. The podcast is organized into three chapters:Foundations explores key concepts to help you prepare for your internship and understand its role in your future career. Note that the episodes are categorized as Before, During and After internship topics to address whatever stage you are at.Real Time shares insights from my own recent front-line experience in the hotel industryoffering practical, on-the-job takeaways.Alumni Voices features conversations with former students who reflect on their internship experiences and how those moments helped shape their career paths.Whether you're just getting started or already on the job, you'll find something useful here to guide and inspire your journey. Key links: LinkedIn Profile and more information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonesdljContact email: insightsoninternships@gmail.comWhatsAppWeixin: jonesdljsf Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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[Alumni Voices] Hatsumi Abuku - Country Manager at FutureLog
Monday, 24 November, 2025
In this episode of Alumni Voices, I speak with Hatsumi Abuku, Country Manager at FutureLog in Japan. As well as, Director of Sales for FCS Solutions. From her early dreams of hotel work to leadership in hospitality tech, Hatsumi shares how internships helped her grow professionally—and personally.📌 Key Takeaways:Hatsumi’s internships in banquet and sales departments gave her firsthand experience that helped shape her understanding of hotel operations and career direction.She reflects on how those early roles pushed her to speak more, overcome her shyness, and develop the communication skills essential for her future in sales.A difficult experience with harassment during her internship taught her the importance of advocating for herself and helped her realize the strength of her own voice.She emphasizes the value of rotating through different departments during internships and wishes she had been exposed to more cross-functional learning.Now working in hospitality technology, she encourages Japan’s hotel industry to embrace more tech-forward approaches to reduce labor challenges and improve work-life balance.
