TUI Group is looking for a student intern for its EU Public Policy Office in Zaventem, Belgium. The placement is on-site and full-time, lasts a minimum of 4 months, ideally starts in the first week of February 2027, and is unpaid. Applications are accepted online only, with a CV and a motivation letter.
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EU Public Policy Internship at TUI Group Key Facts
🧳 Organisation: TUI Group
🏛️ Team: International Public Policy and EU Affairs team (EU Public Policy Office)
📍 Location: Zaventem, Belgium
🏢 Work mode: On-site, full-time
⏱️ Duration: Minimum 4 months
📆 Start: Ideally the first week of February 2027
🎓 Who: A student
🗣️ Language: Fluent English (absolute requirement)
💼 Compensation: Unpaid internship
🆔 Job ID: 140805
What the International Public Policy and EU Affairs Team Does
The International Public Policy and EU affairs team represents the interests of TUI Group towards decision makers and stakeholders at EU level, as well as in the TUI markets and regions where needed.
The team conducts stakeholder engagement, regularly monitors relevant EU public policy and legal proposals and prepares analyses that inform decision-making and planning within the Group.
Why This Work Matters for a Tourism Group
The vacancy calls this a crucial task for the business and all of its markets and regions: being well prepared in advance for impactful developments and regulations in the tourism sector.
As an intern, you work inside the team that gives the Group that early view of what is coming from the EU.
Working With Teams Across Europe
To do its job, the team constantly liaises with different teams across TUI Group in all of Europe. This includes:
🗺️ Source markets and destinations' policy teams
🌱 Group Sustainability
📣 Communications
👥 Group HR
🤝 TUI Care Foundation
🧭 TUI Stiftung
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Six Types of Tasks You Can Expect
The vacancy lists the tasks, which depend on the department's current goals:
🗣️ Stakeholder dialogue: participation in TUI's public policy stakeholder dialogue at EU level and its coordination across TUI Group source markets.
🗂️ Office administration: administrative tasks related to the everyday management and organisation of the office.
📑 Internal reporting: contribution to existing formats for internal reporting and development of new formats where needed.
🔍 Monitoring EU legislation: monitoring of EU legislative activities relevant for TUI and contributing to the preparation of briefings and presentations.
📱 Digital footprint: contribution to the digital footprint of the Corporate Office (social media, website, blogs and more) and support for the Director and the team in their everyday activities.
🎤 Events: contribution to the organisation of events, physical or virtual, including preparing concepts, inviting guests and speakers, follow-up, preparing event content, practical organisation and communication activities.
Monitoring EU Legislation and Preparing Briefings
One of the core tasks is following EU legislative activities that matter for TUI. You contribute to briefings and presentations that help the team and the wider Group understand relevant developments.
Organising Events From Concept to Follow-Up
The events task covers the full cycle: preparing concepts, inviting guests and speakers, preparing event content, practical organisation, communication activities and follow-up. Events can be physical or virtual.
Supporting the Director and the Corporate Office
Besides policy work, you support the Director and the team in their everyday activities and take on administrative tasks that keep the office running. You also contribute to the Corporate Office's social media, website and blogs.
Who Can Apply: Four Requirements
The vacancy asks for the following skills:
📚 Basic knowledge of the EU environment and institutions.
🗣️ Fluent English, which is an absolute requirement as it is the working language. German, French, Dutch and other EU languages are an asset.
🧠 Research and organisational skills.
💬 An open and communicative personality, motivated and hands-on.
Languages: English Is a Must, Other EU Languages Help
English is the working language of the team, so fluent English is required. German, French, Dutch and other EU languages are listed as an asset, not a requirement.
Practical Information: Student, Four Months, Unpaid
TUI is looking for a student who can ideally start in the first week of February 2027 for a minimum period of 4 months. Interviews will be held in January 2027.
The vacancy states clearly that this concerns an unpaid internship. The role is on-site and full-time in Zaventem, Belgium.
Benefits of the TUI Internship
The vacancy says an internship at TUI comes with many benefits, extras and plenty of fun:
🎉 Internship Community: you become part of it and can participate in organised activities.
💻 Learning platforms: internal online and offline training via the TUI People learning platform, plus courses from GoodHabitz and Bookboon.
🔭 Behind the scenes: a look inside a dynamic and international corporate organisation.
🚆 Commuting: an NMBS / De Lijn subscription for the duration of your internship, so you can travel to your workplace easily.
What You Will Learn About Tourism and Aviation Policy
The intern can expect to learn about the position of tourism and aviation in the international and European policy environment. You will have the chance to engage with policy stakeholders and decision makers on EU and international level, and you will learn about the political challenges and opportunities for the tourism and aviation sector.
Skills You Can Build During the Internship
The vacancy lists the skills the intern can expect to develop or improve:
🔬 Research techniques
📢 Communication strategy
📊 Policy analysis
🏛️ EU institutional knowledge
🌐 Understanding of the international business environment
⚖️ EU legislation
✍️ Organising and drafting skills
About TUI Group
TUI is a leading global travel and leisure experience company that makes holiday dreams come true for people around the world. It is one of the world's leading tourism groups, with 1,200 travel agencies and online portals, five airlines with around 130 aircraft, over 400 hotels, 16 cruise liners, digital platforms for tours and activities, and over 65,000 colleagues around the world.
The company says that what unites its people is creating moments that enrich the lives of its 20 million customers, and the careers page cites 9 million guests.
TUI Care Foundation and Its Mission
TUI also believes in the good that tourism can bring and cares about its environmental impact. The TUI Care Foundation has projects in over 30 countries worldwide, building on the potential of tourism as a global force for development.
The Foundation opens up new perspectives through education and training, empowers local communities to benefit from the success of tourism, and engages in the protection of nature and the environment.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at TUI
TUI says it wants to create a workplace that feels like home. It embraces diversity, equity and inclusion and encourages everyone to show up as they are.
Applying Online With a CV and a Motivation Letter
Applications are accepted only online, through the application form linked in the Links section at the end of this post. Do not forget to upload your CV and your motivation letter.
The vacancy also lists a contact address for questions about the job. It is for enquiries only, and applications are not accepted by email.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TUI EU Public Policy internship paid?
No. The vacancy states clearly that this is an unpaid internship. The benefits listed are access to the Internship Community, learning platforms and an NMBS / De Lijn subscription for the duration of the internship.
Where is the internship based?
The internship is based in Zaventem, Belgium. It is an on-site, full-time role. The vacancy describes the International Public Policy and EU affairs team as working in Brussels on EU-level engagement.
How long does the internship last and when does it start?
The minimum period is 4 months. TUI would ideally like the intern to start in the first week of February 2027. Interviews will be held in January 2027.
Who can apply?
TUI is looking for a student. The vacancy asks for basic knowledge of the EU environment and institutions, fluent English, research and organisational skills, and an open, communicative, motivated and hands-on personality. No nationality requirement is stated.
Do I need to speak German, French or Dutch?
No. Fluent English is the only absolute language requirement. German, French, Dutch and other EU languages are an asset.
What tasks will I do?
You take part in TUI's EU-level public policy stakeholder dialogue, handle administrative tasks of the office, contribute to internal reporting formats, monitor EU legislative activities and help prepare briefings and presentations. You also contribute to the Corporate Office's social media, website and blogs, and help organise events.
What will I learn?
You learn about the position of tourism and aviation in the international and European policy environment, engage with policy stakeholders and decision makers, and build skills in research techniques, communication strategy, policy analysis, EU institutional knowledge, EU legislation, and organising and drafting.
Which teams will I work with?
The team liaises with source market and destination policy teams, Group Sustainability, Communications, Group HR, the TUI Care Foundation and the TUI Stiftung across Europe.
How do I apply?
Apply online through the application form linked in the Links section at the end of this post. You need to upload your CV and a motivation letter.
Can I apply by email?
No. Applications are only accepted online. The email address in the vacancy is for enquiries about the job only.
When is the application deadline?
No fixed deadline is given, so apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be held in January 2027.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Links
🔗 Online application form (upload your CV and motivation letter): https://career5.successfactors.eu/careers?company=tuiinfotec&career_ns=job_application&jobPipeline=eurobrussels&career_job_req_id=140805&utm_campaign=apply_now_job_link&utm_medium=job_board&utm_source=eurobrussels
📄 Full vacancy on the TUI Group careers page: https://careers.tuigroup.com/fr/emploi/zaventem/internship-eu-public-policy-office-of-tui-group/2937/45959558144
✉️ Questions about the job only (not for applications): stages@tui.be
