2013-03-26 12:14 Fort Worth Sister Cities International is excited to partner with the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) on a tourism internship for two weeks in April.  Alena Backes, from Fort Worth’s sister city of Trier, Germany, will be here April 4^th-20^th.  While here Alena  will work with Estela Martinez Stuart and Kayla Simpson in the tourism department of the CVB. Alena currently works in the city of Trier’s tourism office and is coming to Fort Worth to expand her international experience.  She will be working on translation services, reaching out to the German media, and assisting in welcoming guests in the Fort Worth Stockyards.  We know it will be a wonderful experience and we appreciate the CVB for providing this opportunity to her.   We also thank her wonderful host family for  opening their home to Alena.  They will not only show her our Texas hospitality but will gain a cultural perspective themselves. If you have a chance stop by the CVB and welcome Alena to Fort Worth.