In 1999, the European Union and the CARIFORUM financed the creation of the Regional Internship Exchange System, later renamed as Tourism Internship Exchange System - TIES for the Caribbean -

Almost 88 students and employees within the Hospitality-Tourism industry participated so far.

The System is regional coordinated by the School of Hotel Management from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra and has the backup of all its affiliated local coordinators and the Caribbean Hotel Association - CHA -

The Concept: to provide a working experience in hotels, restaurants or tourism industry for students or employees

The Goal: to improve the quality of tourism by developing the human resources while fostering the integration of the region.