🇪🇸 Spain
FITUR Madrid
One of the world's leading international tourism trade fairs.
21–25 January 2026 (FITUR 2027: 20–24 January 2027)
Madrid · IFEMA Madrid
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I am a tourism student
Learn the industry, network, find internships and a career path.
Overview
Tourism students who attend fairs early have a massive advantage. You meet decision-makers, learn the real vocabulary, see live trends, and often land internships that turn into first jobs.
Why it matters
Tourism employers value hands-on exposure more than any classroom hour. A student who can name 5 trends, 3 fairs and 2 case studies stands out instantly in interviews.
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Main opportunities
- →Free or discounted student tickets at most fairs.
- →Meet HR teams of hotel chains, agencies and DMOs.
- →Volunteer at the organizer team — best free pass + real network.
- →Attend free conferences on AI, sustainability, MICE.
- →Build a fair-based dissertation or case study (instantly employable thesis).
How to prepare
- 1.Print 50 simple business cards: name, school, email, LinkedIn.
- 2.Prepare a 30-second pitch: who you are + what you want to learn.
- 3.Pick 10 booths to visit deeply, not 100 to walk past.
- 4.Ask every contact one question: 'What skill should I develop next year?'
- 5.Connect on LinkedIn within 24 hours.
Practical tips
- • Attend at least one masterclass per day — free training worth €500+.
- • Take notes in a single notebook — useful for class and dissertation.
- • Do not be shy — most professionals love mentoring committed students.
Related guides
How to prepare before visiting a tourism fair
The 4 weeks before a fair determine 80% of your results. Most attendees waste this time. Use it deliberately.
How to present your tourism business in 30 seconds
A clear 30-second pitch is your most valuable fair asset. It must answer: who you are, what you do, who you do it for, and what makes you different. Nothing else.
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