Hundreds of students attend Hospitality and Tourism Careers Fair

Home News Hundreds of students attend Hospitality and Tourism Careers Fair Hundreds of students attend Hospitality and Tourism Careers Fair 13 March 2025 Intro More than 400 UWL students and graduates took the opportunity to meet with 35 employers at a Hospitality and Tourism Careers Fair in Weston Hall on Tuesday 4 March. They were able to discover a variety of career opportunities including part-time roles, placements, internships and graduate training schemes. Find out more London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism Main body Representatives from British Airways told students about their 10-week summer internships, placements years, and graduate schemes. Benedict said: We’re looking for people who are passionate about aviation. We have so many opportunities across all areas of the business including general management, supply chain, engineering, operations, and more.” Xanthe from De Vere explained how they offer flexible, casual work to students.  What we can offer fluctuates throughout the year which works well for students who might not want much work during exam season and more during holiday seasons. We need waiters, bartenders, kitchen porters and more, for all of which we offer training." Olivia from Aqua London Restaurant Group explained: We have positions across our restaurants, so front of house roles, receptionists, waiters, sous chefs as well as roles at our head office." Martina from The Fat Duck Group said what they look for most for their full and part time roles and placements in front and back of house is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. She explained: We are happy to provide training. We are open to seeing what students have to offer." Sarah from Heathrow Academy explained: We have roles in retail, security, ground handling, check in, restaurants and coffee shops. We have CV, interview and essential skills workshops as well as apprenticeships and graduate schemes.” Karina, an alumna who studied Airline and Airport Management and was at the fair representing the Air Charter Association, said: It’s really nice to be back. I am looking for students who are passionate about the industry but not sure what they want to do. I want to tell them about our internship. I would have benefited so much from it!" Nutrition and Food Management student Halah was looking for a part-time job in the sector.  She commented: I’ve been given lots of helpful advice. I’m especially interested in working at Heathrow Airport.”  Second year Air Transport Management and Aviation student Anna said: This has been very useful. I’m not too sure what I want to do but I want to get experience.”  Find out more about studying at the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism. Related news 26 February 2026 From research to restaurant ready – UWL students impress the judges at Zest Quest Asia 2026 A huge congratulations are in order for LGCHT Culinary Industry Management students Zain Williams, Riccardo Dalessandro and Kieran Dos Santos Coelho, who have been chosen as finalists for the Zest Quest Asia 2026 competition. We wish them luck for the next round. Read article 22 January 2026 Taking off – Future pilots gain inspiration and insight at UWL aviation event Future pilots gain industry insight and inspiration at UWL’s aviation event featuring experts and hands‑on learning. Read article 8 January 2026 UWL lecturer serves up festive feast to families at Evelina London Children’s Hospital On Boxing Day 2025, Ashley Marsh, lecturer at the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, was part of a team of volunteers who came together to cook a festive feast for families whose children were being cared for on the wards at Evelina London Children’s Hospital. Read article Show more