Hospitality Internship Group - students and professionals in culinary environment

500+ Students

placed across France

●Hospitality Internships in France

More Than An
Internship.
A Journey That
Changes Your Life.

Grand Tour is the trusted bridge between ambitious students and international hospitality careers in France – real hotels, real kitchens, real global exposure, and memories that last a lifetime.

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Hospitality

In the kitchen

How Grand Tour Began

From one dream
internship to a movement

Grand Tour began with a simple frustration: brilliant hospitality students were being shut out of the internships that could actually change their careers buried under paperwork, language barriers, and closed doors. We built the bridge we wished we'd had.

We didn't want to arrange placements. We wanted to build careers our students would look back on forever.

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Our Journey

How We Grew Year by Year

Seven pivotal chapters in our story — from a simple dream in Lyon to empowering hospitality careers across France and beyond.

2020Inception

Founding Philosophy

The Spark & Vision

Two friends experiencing European hospitality firsthand set out to eliminate paperwork stress, language barriers, and gatekeeping for ambitious hospitality students.

2021Expansion

Paris & Riviera Debut

First French Partnerships

Secured landmark partnerships with luxury 4-star and 5-star hotel groups across Paris, Nice, and Cannes, placing our first cohort of 25 interns.

2022Milestone

Application Guidance

Visa and Placement Documentation Support

Grand Tour supports students with placement documents and Convention de Stage coordination. Visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities.

2023Student First

French Arrival & Housing

On-Ground Support Pods

Established dedicated local support teams in France providing 24/7 airport pickups, comfortable student housing, emergency care, and cultural orientation.

2024Excellence

Diversified Destinations

Culinary & Alpine Expansion

Expanded placements into Michelin-starred kitchens, alpine ski resorts in Courchevel, and boutique wine estates across Bordeaux.

2025Innovation

AI-Powered Preparation

Digital Interview & Training

Launched interactive virtual interview prep and French hospitality vocabulary portals to boost student confidence before boarding their flight.

2026+Future

Worldwide Alumni Network

Global Horizon & Legacy

Scaling across new global hospitality capitals while fostering a lifetime alumni community of international hoteliers and culinary pioneers.

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The People Behind It

Meet The Founders

Meet the visionaries shaping global careers through international opportunities.

Vaishanavi Banaitkar

Founder & Director

Vaishanavi Banaitkar is the Founder and Director of Grand Tour, a leading international education and internship consultancy specializing in hospitality internships and professional training opportunities in France.

With a strong background in fashion design and multilingual expertise in French and Spanish, she brings a global perspective to student mobility and international career development.

Founded in 2019, Grand Tour was created with the vision of providing reliable, transparent, and high-quality international internship programs. Driven by her commitment to quality education, Vaishanavi also established the Grand Tour Language Academy, helping students develop essential language skills.

Her passion for travel, combined with her core values of curiosity, growth, adaptability, and professionalism, has helped Grand Tour expand internationally, including the successful launch of its France office.

🏆Awards & Recognition

•Maharashtra Business Tycoon Award (2023)
•Mahatma Gandhi Rashtriya Abhiman Puraskar for Excellence in International Education

Nishad Sutar

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Nishad Sutar is a skilled and versatile individual who successfully manages three companies: Krishna Electronics, Krishna Trading Company, and Grand Tour.

With a background in E&TC Engineering, Nishad excels in business management. He is not only business-savvy but also creative and compassionate, playing a key role in marketing and establishing personal connections with customers.

His adventurous spirit drives him to pursue challenging goals, always prioritizing customer benefits over profits. Nishad's financial expertise ensures the success of all three companies.

His commitment, drive, and leadership make him a remarkable entrepreneur who continues to push boundaries in international education.

🏆Awards & Recognition

•Maharashtra Business Tycoon Award for Excellence in International Education (2023)
•Shree Mahatma Gandhi Rashtriya Abhiman Puraskar (2023)

Our Core Team

The Driving Force Behind Every Journey

Aditi Kulkarni

Head of Student Admissions

Guiding students through profile evaluation, documentation, and interview preparation.

Alexandre Dubois

France Operations & Housing Lead

Managing Paris airport receptions, housing integration, and local student welfare.

Pooja Sharma

Visa & Legal Compliance Officer

Specializing in Convention de Stage verification and VFS visa approval.

Marc Laurent

Hospitality Placement Manager

Connecting culinary & hotel management candidates with 5-star French hotel partners.

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500+Students Placed Abroad

150+Partner Hotels & Restaurants

95%Internship Success Rate

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Your Future Career
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The People Behind It

Meet The Founders

Meet the visionaries shaping global careers through international opportunities.

Vaishanavi Banaitkar

Founder & Director

With a strong background in fashion design and multilingual expertise in French and Spanish, she brings a global perspective to student mobility and international career development.

🏆Awards & Recognition

•Maharashtra Business Tycoon Award (2023)
•Mahatma Gandhi Rashtriya Abhiman Puraskar for Excellence in International Education

Nishad Sutar

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Nishad Sutar is a skilled and versatile individual who successfully manages three companies: Krishna Electronics, Krishna Trading Company, and Grand Tour.

His adventurous spirit drives him to pursue challenging goals, always prioritizing customer benefits over profits. Nishad's financial expertise ensures the success of all three companies.

His commitment, drive, and leadership make him a remarkable entrepreneur who continues to push boundaries in international education.

🏆Awards & Recognition

•Maharashtra Business Tycoon Award for Excellence in International Education (2023)
•Shree Mahatma Gandhi Rashtriya Abhiman Puraskar (2023)

Our Core Team

The Driving Force Behind Every Journey

Aditi Kulkarni

Head of Student Admissions

Guiding students through profile evaluation, documentation, and interview preparation.

Alexandre Dubois

France Operations & Housing Lead

Managing Paris airport receptions, housing integration, and local student welfare.

Pooja Sharma

Visa & Legal Compliance Officer

Specializing in Convention de Stage verification and VFS visa approval.

Marc Laurent

Hospitality Placement Manager

Connecting culinary & hotel management candidates with 5-star French hotel partners.

More Than AnInternship.A Journey ThatChanges Your Life.

From one dream internship to a movement