Hotel Development Intern Portugal

Kerten Hospitality; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Inclusive environment

Shared purpose

Job summary

Kerten Hospitality in Porto is seeking a Hotel Development Intern for Portugal. You will explore lodging development opportunities, conduct market research, and support financial feasibility analyses for active projects across Europe.

The role offers a remote internship with exposure to live projects, networking with developers and investors, and opportunities to contribute to reports, pitches, and briefing materials.

Qualifications

• Background in real estate, business, hospitality or related fields.
• Strong interest in Italy hospitality development and lifestyle real estate.
• Self-driven and independent; comfortable in a remote work environment.
• Based in Portugal; able to collaborate across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Identify lodging development opportunities in Portugal by meeting owners, developers and consultants.
• Analyze feasibility of opportunities across Italy including financial and operational aspects.
• Map stakeholders: developers, brokers, investors and landlords.
• Support financial feasibility analyses and preliminary site evaluations.
• Identify partners and opportunities through data analysis and outreach.
• Prepare reports, presentations, pitch decks and briefing materials.
• Assist outreach, meeting coordination and relationship management.

Skills

Real estate

Hospitality development

Research skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Real estate / business / hospitality education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

HOTEL DEVELOPMENT INTERN PORTUGAL

ABOUT KERTEN HOSPITALITY

Kerten Hospitality (KH) is an end-to-end lifestyle hospitality operator creating bespoke destinations, lodging, experiences and communities while optimising operations and driving profitability for savvy investors with a strong commitment to sustainability. KH transforms destinations through impactful partnerships with Lodging, Food & Beverage, Retail, Entertainment, Art and Wellness brands with a focus on building Ecosystems, and unique community-centric destinations, which connect International & local travellers. The Group’s current pipeline of lodging includes projects in numerous countries in the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa region. An expanding development pipeline of more than 55 lodging projects representing over 4,500 keys planned across our international development pipeline.

Our Impact Every destination we develop and every concept we bring to life is driven by purpose and rooted in ESG, locality, sustainability, innovation, meaningful collaborations, that nurture ecosystems supporting community growth, guided by our values of Connection, Curation, Innovation, and Leading the Way.

ABOUT REMOTESHIP

At Kerten Hospitality, we believe talent has no borders. Our Remoteship Program is a remote internship designed for ambitious individuals who want real hospitality exposure, not just observation, but true involvement. Through Remoteship, interns become part of live projects across our global portfolio. Whether it is operations, marketing, People Services, development, or finance, you'll work alongside our teams and contribute to meaningful initiatives that shape our brands and properties.

ABOUT THE ROLE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source and identify lodging development opportunities in Portugal by meeting different owners, developers, consulting firms, and more.
• Analyze potential development opportunities across Italy, including financial, operational, and strategic feasibility.
• Map key stakeholders including developers, brokers, investors, and landlords.
• Support financial feasibility analyses and preliminary site evaluations of the potential properties.
• Identify strategic partners and high-value opportunities through data analysis and networking research.
• Prepare reports, presentations, pitch decks, and internal briefing materials of the prospective lodging projects.
• Support outreach, meeting coordination, and relationship management activities to secure new lodging opportunities.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Background and current education may be from a range of sectors including real estate, business, hospitality, or related industries.
• Strong interest in Italy hospitality development and lifestyle real estate.
• Exposure to real estate networks or connections is a plus.
• Self-driven and highly independent, able to manage responsibilities and deliver results in a remote work environment.
• Strong ownership mindset, takes initiative and sources potential lodging development opportunities within designated country.
• Strong research, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint required).
• Based in Portugal.

JOINING OUR TEAM MEANS

• Competitive Compensation: A rewarding package tailored to your experience.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within our dynamic organisation.
• Inclusive Environment: A vibrant and inclusive workplace that encourages collaboration.
• Shared Purpose: Working with passionate people who live our values every day - connecting, innovating, curating, and leading the way together.