Dream Internship at New Zealand Tourism Research Institute

Lilit Mkrtchyan Start Date: Aug 26, 2018 - End Date: Nov 23, 2018
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Intern Abroad
  • Professional Development
  • New Zealand

My Travel Story

by: Lilit Mkrtchyan Start Date: Aug 26, 2018 - End Date: Nov 23, 2018
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Intern Abroad
  • Professional Development
They say once in a while you will get a chance which you might not want to lose… Otherwise, you will regret throughout your whole life…
Through this page I am pledging for help to get closer to the realization of my Dream Internship.

Read the story behind the scene:

I have always had a crazy passion for Tourism, with an infinite desire to discover new places & cultures and plunge myself into the unknown… My favourite subjects at school were Geography & Foreign Languages. Hence, in 2009 I started a Master of Science program in Leisure, Tourism and Environment at Wageningen University in The Netherlands, which I completed in 2011. Since then, I have been writing travel articles and holding a Blog . Later on, I found myself working as a Tour Manager in a Travel Company, which lasted for quite a short time due to closing of the Company. And therefore, I have been seeking an experience which will broaden my horizons and enhance my skills in the field. I couldn’t believe my lucky stars when I got the fantastic news “I am offered an Internship Placement at New Zealand Tourism Research Institute”.

The Internship will start in October 2018 and last for 3 months.  However, it is an unpaid Internship. Therefore, I created this campaign to raise funds for the Internship expenses.
During my Master, I wasn’t lucky enough to find an internship placement. They say “If you haven’t done an internship, you are way behind the career market”. Now finally, I am given this wonderful chance and I simply don’t want to lose it!

The Internship at New Zealand Tourism Research Institute is a lifetime opportunity that every tourism student/graduate dreams about. It’s a marvellous chance enriched with rewards.  

Core Benefits of the Internship:

1.       During the Internship at New Zealand Tourism Research Institute I will learn insights into the new trends Tourism Industry has to offer and innovative research solutions in the field.

2.       I will get a glimpse on the way how research is conducted at a highly-expertise Tourism Institute specifically in the Youngest Country on Earth- New Zealand, where Tourism plays invaluable role in the country’s economy- Tourism New Zealand .
3.       Originally, I come from a small mountainous country Armenia, possessing beautiful landscapes and attractive natural sceneries, but sadly not very good tourism marketing solutions. This is one of the biggest obstacles in tourism development of my native country Armenia. New Zealand- as the youngest country on Earth, knows its worth and has the strength of showcasing its values towards tourists. This Internship will provide me invaluable chance to discuss with experts from NZTRI successful tourism marketing solutions to later apply within the tourism development context of my country.

At the end of the Internship, I will write a report and deliver a photo essay. Anyone donating to this campaign will receive the electronic version of the photo essay via email. Therefore, if you are interested in the end result of the project, please contact me at lilit.mkrtchyan@ymail.com and mention your email address. 

 Kia Ora!
I thank you in advance for your fabulous support!


  • New Zealand