The collaboration between Romantik® AG and Gondwana Collection Namibia has flourished over the years as a marketing partnership, focusing on joint marketing initiatives and volunteer exchanges. This partnership recently expanded with a new hospitality internship opportunity for Gondwana employees at the Romantik® Hotel Gasthaus Rottner in Nuremberg, Germany.
Hospitality Internship at Romantik® Hotel Gasthaus Rottner
From June to August 2024, Romantik® Hotel Gasthaus Rottner hosted a three-month Food & Beverage (F&B) service internship. This programme aims to provide hands-on experience in the hospitality field, allowing interns to immerse themselves in the operations of this esteemed hotel, known for its blend of traditional Franconian cuisine and modern hospitality standards.
Namibians join the Romantik® Hotel Gasthaus Rottner team for an internship (left to right): Mr. Rottner, Algernon van Wyk, Nina Braun, Christa-Marie Swanepoel, Lisa Rottner-Jahn and Mrs. Rottner.
Continued Exchange Programme
In a significant development, Nina Braun from Romantik® Hotel Gasthaus Rottner joined the Gondwana Collection Namibia Brand and Marketing Team for an internship in 2023. This initiative was organised by the Rottner family in collaboration with the Romantik® Group. Upon her return, Nina was determined to create similar opportunities for her Namibian colleagues at Gondwana. With the enthusiastic support of the Rottner family and her own dedication, this project came to fruition. Nina’s placement highlighted the ongoing commitment to fostering cross-cultural exchanges and professional development within the hospitality sector.
In 2024, the partnership facilitated the travel of Christa-Marie Swanepoel, Assistant Lodge Manager at Damara Mopane Lodge, and Algernon van Wyk, Floor Supervisor at Canyon Lodge, from Gondwana Collection Namibia to Germany for hospitality internships, where they are worked alongside the team at Romantik® Hotel Gasthaus Rottner. Concurrently, Kaja Danzer from Romantik® Hotel Achterdiek participated in a hospitality internship at Namib Desert Lodge, one of the Gondwana properties.
Selfie! (left to right): Nina Braun, Christa-Marie Swanepoel, Lisa Rottner-Jahn and Algernon van Wyk.
All participants in these programmes are well-qualified, with both Namibian representatives holding certifications in German language proficiency from the Goethe Institute and University of Namibia (UNAM), respectively. This mutual exchange not only enhances professional skills but also strengthens the ties between these two hospitality entities, fostering a deeper understanding of diverse cultural practices in the industry.
This initiative underscores the commitment of both Romantik® AG and Gondwana Collection Namibia to promoting excellence in hospitality through shared experiences and collaborative learning. Gondwana extends its gratitude to Nina and the Rottner family for their steadfast dedication to this exchange initiative.
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