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Experience it all with our corporate internship

Some of the biggest and most prestigious hotel brands in the world. More career paths than you ever expected. And a whole global business, just waiting to be explored.

It’s amazing what you can experience in just ten weeks with us.

Located in the thriving city of Atlanta, which is fast becoming the place to be for young professionals, our internship is your way into a career that could take you all around the world.

Our internship program

We designed our internship to give you the most immersive and valuable experience possible. Becoming a part of our team from your first day, you’ll contribute to project work and learn a wide range of professional skills. Whichever pathway you pick, we’ll be there to support your learning all the way through.

Our 2024 programs:

Commercial & Technology Internship

Experience the tech innovations that are transforming our business and our entire industry.

Finance Internship

Experience financial thinking on a global scale, as you support work that informs our biggest decisions.

Marketing Internship

Experience the creativity that connects our brands with millions of people worldwide.

Hospitality Internship

Experience hands-on opportunities with big brands and add your own personal touch.

Other areas include Real Estate Development, Communications, Human Resources and DEI.

Whichever program you join, you’ll enjoy benefits including:

Salary

A competitive salary.

Hybrid working

Hybrid working where you’ll spend Tuesday to Thursday in the office, working remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Mentorship

An executive mentor to help you build your professional development, self-confidence, and industry knowledge.

Hotel Perks

Hotel Perks, where you’ll be able to travel to one of our hotels and work there for a few days at a hugely discounted employee rate.

Experience a culture where you'll feel at home

We’re proud of our inclusive culture and diverse workforce. Throughout your internship you’ll have:

Room to Belong

We’ll give you the support to do your best work and recognize your efforts and successes.

Room to Grow

We’ll create experiences and opportunities for you to develop both personally and professionally.

Room to Make a Difference

We’ll share our passion and desire for a better world, doing impactful work that makes a real and measurable difference.

What you need to apply

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program

Have a passion for the hospitality industry

Willing to relocate to Atlanta GA for the 10-week program

What does the application process look like?

Applications for our 2024 summer internship program are now open. We review applications and extend offers on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you have determined your areas of interest and are ready to participate in interviews.

We will close the application process in mid-March 2024.

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Alternatively, you can register your interest in an internship opportunity on LinkedIn and we will be in touch.

“My internship with IHG not only ignited my passion in a new field and industry, but also provided me with the confidence to excel.  I felt like a valued member of the team and my contributions and opinions were genuinely appreciated. This experience left me very excited about accepting a full-time position with IHG.”

Lauren DeMent

“My experience at IHG’s summer internship program was a life changing one. I was able to apply skills I have developed over the years in a corporate setting, which was a full-circle moment for me. The inclusive and diverse company culture is what really set this organization apart from others.”

Jameel Ndiaye

“My internship with IHG in the Summer of 2022 expanded my knowledge on the hospitality industry and how thriving it is becoming for young professionals. The welcoming and friendly environment helped me realize that IHG was the perfect place to start my professional career.”

Shania Thompson

"My internship with IHG plunged me right in to a highly collaborative team. I was so impressed by the flexible and supportive culture - my team gave me room to grow, but also enabled me to contribute actively, even as a new member!”

Aster Koehler

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