Minister Minors Meets With Tourism Interns

Recently, the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] welcomed four university students to participate in the 2011 David H. Allen Summer Internship Programme.

The students, who are all focusing on tourism related careers, were formally introduced to the Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors at a special luncheon at held late last week. Minister Minors [centre], is pictured below with the 2011 David Allen Interns [left to right] Catherine Finsness, Kenisha Pough, Alexa Outerbridge and David Thomas.

Minister Minors said, “I am delighted to welcome this year’s successful candidates into the David Allen Internship Programme. The students chosen for this programme are ambitious, they are enthusiastic and they have demonstrated a genuine interest in our tourism industry.

“The Bermuda Government will continue to concentrate its efforts on the next generation that will succeed us, and through this internship programme, these young individuals will gain a greater understanding of our tourism product, and an even greater awareness of the marketing and sales initiatives of the Bermuda Department of Tourism.”

Since 1999, the David H. Allen Memorial Internship has afforded many young people an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the tourism product.

The BDOT selects and places Bermudian University students at either one of its international marketing agencies, New York sales office or the BDOT head office in Bermuda.

To qualify for the eight week internship programme, students must be currently enrolled in a college or university and majoring in Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Travel & Tourism, or Hospitality Management. Students must be entering a Junior or Senior year in September of current year.

This year’s participants are:

Catherine Finsness: She will be working with our New York Public Relations Agency iCrossing Ltd. Student of the George Washington University – Washington D.C. pursuing a major in Psychology with a minor in Fine Arts.

Kenisha Pough: She will be working with Lou Hammond and Associates. Presently attending Temple University, Fox School of Business Management, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in International Business and Marketing.

David Thomas: He will be working with the Department of Tourism – NY Office. Currently he is studying at Ball State University, pursuing Bachelors (Hons) Business, and majoring in Geography (Travel and Tourism).

Alexa Outerbridge: She will be working with the Department of Tourism – Bermuda Office. Presently studying at Queens University majoring in Arts and Science and Hospitality. She is a dual major with English and Geography.

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