Problem Faced by Student Trainees During Industrial Training in the Hotel Industry

Abstract: This study is aimed to find out the issues and challenges which were faced by student trainees during their hotel industrial training. While they will also do training and internships as part of their educational experience — these experiences also come with a lot of challenges that can affect their learning outcomes and personal growth. Methods: Mix-method study where surveys and interviews were conducted with student trainees and hotel management staff and their coordinators to identify what are the major challenges facing them during this training. No supervision and mentorship, the communication gap, unachievable workload, Cultural issues and work-life balance were some of the principal issues identified as the key findings of the study. They laid discovered these challenges were detrimental to academic success, personal development, and prospects in future employment. The emotional and psychological burden of such issues on trainees was also highlighted by the study. This study presents recommendations for educational institutions, hotel industry professionals, and students on enhancing mentorship and effective workload management and communication. By tackling these issues, we can raise the quality of industrial training, help students perform better and produce a more competent and confident workforce for the hotel industry