ABSTRACT
This study aims to find the problems related to competency development in tourism and hospitality student internships in Indonesia. Qualitative approach was employed in this study. Participants were chosen purposively based on their position and knowledge related to the understanding of the curriculum. They were the head of the study programs and/or the internship program coordinators in the study program. The study programs that participated in this study came from six tertiary institutions. Qualitative data were collected through focus interviews with open-ended questions. The results show that there are four main problems occured during internship program. Collaboration between educators and industry practitioners is vital for problems to be solved, primarily to ensure the suitability of the competencies that will be obtained by trainees.
