Tourism PR Intern
Leading global integrated marketing and communications agency, recognised internationally for its expertise across travel, tourism, consumer, corporate, health, technology, and lifestyle sectors. Founded in New York, the agency has grown into one of the world’s largest independent communications firms, with more than 1,300 professionals and offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Well known for its award-winning Travel & Tourism division, representing global tourism boards, luxury hospitality brands, airlines, destinations, cruise companies, and travel experiences. The agency combines strategic communications, influencer engagement, media relations, digital storytelling, and destination marketing to deliver impactful campaigns worldwide.
Global Office Locations
North America
• Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Madison, Nashville, New York, Orange County, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC
Europe
• Dublin, Frankfurt, London, Munich, Paris
Asia
• Bangalore, Bangkok, Beijing, Delhi, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Yangon
Middle East
• Abu Dhabi, Jerusalem
Internship Role- Tourism PR Intern
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Job Description
Seeking a motivated and creative Tourism PR Intern to join its globally recognised Travel & Tourism team in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience within one of the world’s leading travel communications agencies, supporting campaigns for international tourism boards, hospitality brands, airlines, luxury travel companies, and destination marketing organisations.
The successful candidate will work alongside experienced PR professionals on media relations, influencer engagement, event coordination, campaign research, content creation, and client account support.
This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in public relations, tourism marketing, communications, journalism, hospitality, or international business.
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Key Responsibilities
• Assist with media outreach and journalist relations across travel and lifestyle publications.
• Monitor travel industry news, trends, and competitor activity.
• Support influencer and content creator partnerships.
• Draft press releases, media alerts, pitches, and briefing documents.
• Conduct research on tourism markets, destinations, and travel trends.
• Help coordinate PR events, press trips, and client activations.
• Assist with social media content and campaign reporting.
• Maintain media databases and coverage tracking reports.
• Support account teams with day-to-day client communications and administrative tasks.
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Desired Skills & Qualifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for travel, tourism, hospitality, and media.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Previous PR, marketing, journalism, or hospitality experience is beneficial but not essential.
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What Interns Will Gain
• Experience working with internationally recognised tourism and travel brands.
• Exposure to integrated global PR campaigns.
• Mentorship from experienced communications professionals.
• Opportunities to develop media relations and storytelling skills.
• Insight into destination marketing and tourism communications strategies.
• Networking opportunities within the global travel and communications industry.
FINN Partners
An integrated global marketing and communications agency providing public relations, digital marketing, brand strategy, corporate communications and reputation management services. The organisation works with clients across sectors including technology, health, financial services, consumer brands, education, sustainability and travel, helping them shape narratives, manage stakeholder engagement and deliver data-driven campaigns across international markets. It operates through a network of specialist teams and global offices, combining creative storytelling with analytics, media relations and digital strategy to influence public perception and drive measurable business outcomes.
This internship is unpaid and requires an API program fee starting at $8,399. The fee covers the broader international program, including pre-departure services, housing, local logistics, on-site support, team-building activities, and post-program career support—including career coaching and access to the API Career Hub. Program fees vary by destination, duration, and included services.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.
Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.
Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.
Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens
Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page