Delola Podshotel is a modern pod-style accommodation located in the heart of The Hague. We are not a traditional hotel, and we are not a hostel. Our guests stay in comfortable sleeping pods designed to provide privacy, comfort, convenience, and affordability.
We welcome travelers from all over the world and are continuously looking for innovative ways to improve the guest experience, increase our visibility, and grow our business.
At Delola, we believe in teamwork, respect, accountability, creativity, and delivering exceptional hospitality. We are proud of our international team and believe in giving students the opportunity to work on real projects that produce real results.
About The InternshipUnlike traditional internships that focus primarily on reports and paperwork, this is a project-based internship where your work will have a visible impact on the business.
You will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing projects designed to improve Delola's growth, visibility, guest experience, and community engagement.
This internship is ideal for students studying:
Hospitality Management
Tourism Management
Event Management
Marketing
International Business
Leisure & Events
Communication
Entrepreneurship
Duration:
5 Months
Location:
Delola Podshotel, The Hague
Please note:
Although this internship takes place within a hotel environment, you are not expected to run daily hotel operations. However, a basic understanding of front office and guest service is important, as all projects should contribute to improving the guest experience and supporting Delola's growth.
Your first major project will be to help plan, organize, market, and execute the Delola Anniversary Event.
Responsibilities include:
Event planning
Vendor and participant outreach
Sponsorship outreach
Event marketing
Social media promotion
Budget management
Event coordination
Event execution
Project Deliverables:
Complete event plan
Event budget overview
Marketing materials
Vendor list
Event execution
Event evaluation report
Project Budget:
Maximum €250 (subject to approval)
Your second major project will focus on positioning Delola as an attractive accommodation option for students, exchange students, interns, and international visitors.
Responsibilities include:
Researching universities and colleges in The Hague and nearby cities
Researching Erasmus and exchange student opportunities
Building partnerships with educational institutions
Contacting student associations and organizations
Developing student-focused accommodation campaigns
Competitor research
Creating recommendations to attract student guests
Project Deliverables:
University contact database
Partnership opportunities report
Competitor analysis
Student attraction strategy
At least one implemented campaign or initiative
Project Budget:
Maximum €150 (subject to approval)
At Delola, we value results over reports.
We are interested in seeing:
Events successfully executed
Partnerships established
Social media growth
New business opportunities identified
Student campaigns launched
Measurable project outcomes
You will be expected to present evidence of your work and final deliverables at the end of each project.
BenefitsProfessional recommendation letter upon successful completion
50% staff discount on food and beverages (excluding vending machine products)
50% discount on pod stays
10% discount for family and friends
International and dynamic working environment
Real project ownership
Practical business experience
Opportunity to build a professional portfolio
Opportunity to see your ideas implemented in a real business
Travel expenses may be reimbursed when directly related to approved internship projects, university visits, or partnership meetings. Supporting documentation, including NS travel records or route information, may be requested.
Diversity & InclusionAt Delola, we are proud of our diverse international team.
We welcome applications from students of all backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures. What matters most to us is not where you come from, but your attitude, initiative, professionalism, and willingness to contribute.
Interested?Send us your CV together with a short introduction explaining:
Why this internship interests you
What project excites you most
What skills you would bring to Delola
We look forward to meeting the next person who will help shape the future of Delola Podshotel.
What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for someone who is:
Creative and proactive
Organized and reliable
Professional and respectful
Comfortable communicating with businesses and organizations
Interested in hospitality, events, marketing, or business development
Able to work independently
Willing to take ownership of projects
Results-oriented
Schedule: Job type
Hybrid internship
3 days on-site
1 day remote (home working)
Availability required Monday to Sunday
Working hours generally between:
11:00 – 19:00
12:00 to 20:00
14:00 – 22:00
13:00 to 21:00