Currently, the tourism industry demands not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills aligned with real-world needs. In support of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4: Quality Education and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, the Bachelor in Tourism at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is committed not only to nurturing critically-minded individuals in the tourism sector but also to equipping students with hands-on experience through internship opportunities with industry partners. This initiative also contributes to the achievement of SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
As part of this ongoing effort, the Bachelor in Tourism UGM successfully held the 2025 Tourism Job Fair on 18 June 2025, at the Auditorium Room, Soegondo Building, Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) UGM. The event was officially opened by the Programme Secretary, Mohamad Rachmadian Narotama, ST, M.Sc., Ph.D., and was also attended by Prof. Dr Setiadi, S.Sos., M.Si., Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, who expressed his appreciation for the event. “The Bachelor in Tourism is number one at FIB UGM,” remarked Prof. Setiadi, highlighting the strong interest and high competitiveness of the programme within the faculty.
The event welcomed both current students and alumni, and featured a range of partners from across the tourism industry, including those from hospitality, tourism villages, and research centres. Participating partners included:
- Centre for People’s Economy Studies, UGM
- Desa Wisata Institute
- Pancoh Ecotourism Village
- The Alana Yogyakarta
- Grand Mercure & Ibis Yogyakarta
- The Phoenix Hotel
- Alterstay
- Bukit Vista
- Labiru Tour
- The Ascott
- Discova
- Tasneem Hotel
During the event, these partners introduced their respective internship programmes and the benefits they offer. A number of booths were also available, facilitating direct Q&A sessions between students and industry representatives. On the same occasion, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Tourism Studies Programme and The Ascott Limited Indonesia, marking a commitment to expanding internship networks and fostering stronger industry collaboration.
It is hoped that through this initiative, UGM Tourism Studies students and alumni will be better prepared to face the challenges of the professional world with meaningful practical experience and broad professional networks.
For details on internship requirements and the list of partner organisations, please visit: https://pariwisata.fib.ugm.ac.id/id/magang/
Information on career opportunities can be found at: https://pariwisata.fib.ugm.ac.id/id/peluang-karier/
For further enquiries, students and alumni are encouraged to contact the Tourism Studies Programme Administrator directly.
