Thanks for the Memories

Originally, my internship was supposed to go through mid-December, but for various reasons, my last day was Friday, October 24th. Overall it was a great experience. The work was very interesting and I was able to witness, if not take part in, the crucial processes in running a 5-star super deluxe luxury hotel like the ITC Maurya.

I was lucky to have wonderful mentors in every department, but most especially in the Sales and Marketing Department. While I enjoyed each place, I have to say that I enjoyed Sales the most. It was the department I felt the most immersed in as it was also where I spent the most time. Stepping out each day to go on sales calls all over Delhi and the surrounding areas was great exposure to how the Sales department "does business". I am very grateful to everyone for the knowledge they imparted, the time they took to speak with me, and the way they made me feel a part of the team.

I learned a lot about the hospitality industry during my 16 weeks at the Maurya, but I also learned a lot about myself as a person, and about India. Some days were very hard and frustrating and some days were very exciting and satisfying. Sometimes I just wanted to scream, sometimes I just had to laugh, and sometimes I just never wanted to leave.

I read in a guide book before getting here that India gives you something that no other place can. This is very true. There are definitely things I will miss and definitely things that I won't. While I'm looking forward to coming home, I'm also dreading having to leave. But some day, I will need to come back to this breathtaking, infuriating, incredible and mind-boggling place; this place that can give you that feeling, that can put that smile on your face and make you shake your head in wonder like only India can.