This article examines the role of sandwich education and presents the findings of an investigation into the perceptions of the industrial placement experience of students studying hotel and catering management courses. Significant variances are identified between students' actual experiences and their perceptions. Recommendations are presented with the aim of enhancing the realization of the student benefits attributable to this aspect of education.
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