Live International Experience

What Live International Experience does

Live International Experience is a Mexican privately-held education services company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Huixquilucan, Estado de México, with a secondary office in Barcelona, Spain. The firm operates as an intermediary that places Mexican and Latin American students and recent graduates into international internship, work-and-travel, and management training programs at hotels, resorts, and tourism establishments across 35+ destinations in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Core program lines are Prácticas Profesionales (Professional Internships, 2-18 months), Work and Travel (2-4 months), and Management Training (6-18 months), with named placement partners spanning international luxury hotel brands (Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Shangri-La, Oberoi, One & Only) and educational institutions (Mexican universities, Senac Brazil).

The company runs a sales-led, direct-to-consumer go-to-market: prospective students apply via website inquiry, WhatsApp, or phone consultation, then progress through eligibility interviews, document preparation, placement matching, visa processing, and arrival coordination. Educational financing is offered through third-party partners EduPass and Accede Educación. Revenue is generated primarily through student-paid program fees structured as administrative fees plus program-cost installments (e.g., Spain: €250 administrative fee plus program cost totaling roughly €610-€850), and secondarily through commercial alliances with hotels and resorts that host interns. Visa-supported programs include the US J-1 and Australia Training Visa 407.

Technology is minimal: the firm operates a content/lead-generation website plus WhatsApp integration, with no proprietary platform, no API, no mobile app, and no documented integrations or data infrastructure. The team is small (1-10 employees), the firm is independently owned with no disclosed external investment, and no funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes are evidenced.

Name

Live International Experience

Legal name

Live International Experience

Website

https://liveinternationals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Live International Experience is a Mexico-based education services intermediary that places Mexican and Latin American students into international internship, work-and-travel, and management training programs at hotels and resorts across 35+ countries, generating revenue through student program fees and corporate host partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Internship Placement Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Provider-Run International Internship Programs (Multi-Country/Multi-Industry) (EDAIAFAA)

Keywords

• International internship programs
• Work and travel programs
• Management training programs
• Hospitality internship placement
• Cultural exchange services

Headquarters

HQ city

Huixquilucan

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Internship Program Fees: The company charges students fees for participating in international internship programs. These fees cover application processing, placement services, document preparation, visa assistance, orientation, and ongoing support during the program. Payment is structured in installments (administrative fees followed by program fees). Educational financing options are available through partner financial institutions (EduPass and Accede Educación).
2. Corporate Partnership Services: The company establishes commercial alliances with hotels, resorts, and restaurants globally. Partner establishments provide internship positions in exchange for access to pre-screened international talent. Some programs include compensation to students paid by host companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Live International Experience is a Mexican intermediary that places students and recent graduates into international hospitality and tourism internship, work-and-travel, and management training programs across 35+ destinations worldwide. The company matches candidates with partner hotels and resorts, handles visa preparation, document processing, placement confirmation, and provides ongoing personalized support during the program. Program fees are paid by participants, with educational financing options available through third-party partners.

Product overview

Live International Experience is a Mexican education and travel company that operates a portfolio of international internship and cultural exchange programs. Its core offerings are three structured programs: Prácticas Profesionales (Professional Internships), Work and Travel, and Management Training. These programs are delivered across a global network of 40+ destination countries spanning Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Each destination has a dedicated regional program with tailored placement offerings, partner hotel and resort networks, and visa/immigration support. The company positions itself as an intermediary between students, educational institutions, and hospitality/tourism companies, providing personalized matching, application processing, visa assistance, and on-site support throughout the program duration (ranging from 2 to 18 months depending on the program and destination).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prácticas Profesionales (Professional Internships)

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of interns secure good employment upon returning from abroad
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sun ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium resort chain in Mauritius offering internship positions across their properties. Sun Resorts operates luxury resorts in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean region.
• Shangri-La HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational luxury hotel chain partner operating in Asia. Provides internship opportunities in Southeast Asian destinations including Mauritius.
• Beachcomber ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMauritius-based resort operator offering quality internship positions in hospitality across their hotel portfolio.
• Constance HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury hotel and resort chain in the Indian Ocean. Partner in Mauritius offering management training and internship opportunities.
• Lux ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium resort brand operating in Mauritius and other Indian Ocean destinations. Provides hospitality internship positions.
• Attitude HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMauritius hotel group offering authentic Mauritian hospitality experiences. Provides internship positions across their properties.
• Heritage HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMauritius-based hotel collection offering cultural and authentic hospitality experiences for internship placements.
• Oberoi HotelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury hotel group offering premium internship positions. Partner in Mauritius for high-end hospitality training.
• One & OnlyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUltra-luxury resort brand operating globally. Provides exclusive internship opportunities in premium resort settings.
• Marriott InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor international hotel chain partner in Australia and USA. Offers internship positions across Marriott properties including various hotel brands.
• Hilton Hotels & ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational hotel chain partner in Australia and USA. Provides internship opportunities in hospitality across Hilton properties.
• IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational hotel group partner in Australia and USA. Offers internship placements across IHG hotel brands.
• Starwood HotelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational hotel chain partner in USA, now part of Marriott. Provides internship positions across Starwood properties.
• Mantra GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian hotel group partner offering internship positions in various Australian cities including regional and remote areas.
• QT HotelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian boutique hotel brand partner offering unique hospitality internship experiences.
• Rydges HotelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian hotel group partner offering internship opportunities across their properties in Australia.
• TFE HotelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian hotel group partner providing internship positions in various Australian destinations.
• Senac São PaulocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious Brazilian educational institution with over 80 years of experience. Hoteles-Schools in São Paulo offering combined academic study and practical internship in gastronomy and hospitality.
• Senac Campos do JordãocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenac campus in Campos do Jordão offering culinary and hospitality programs. Provides internship opportunities combined with academic courses in Brazil.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Global Experiences: Internship program provider focused on placing students in professional internships across multiple international destinations, primarily in Europe. Directly comparable service offering for university students seeking international work experience.
• Absolute Internship: International internship program provider offering placements in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the US for university students. Highly comparable in product offering, multi-country model, and student demographic.
• CRCC Asia: Provider of international internship programs primarily in Asia with a focus on professional placements for university students and graduates. Comparable target customer (university students) and provider-run placement model.
• The Intern Group: Provider of international internship programs in multiple destinations (Latin America, Europe, Asia, US) for students and graduates. Closely comparable business model of placing participants in paid/unpaid professional internships with housing and visa support.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): One of the largest US-based international exchange and internship program providers, operating work, study, and internship programs globally. Directly comparable to Live International Experience in matching students with international internship placements, though at significantly larger scale and US-centric.

Broad incumbents

• IES Abroad: Established study abroad and internship program provider with programs across multiple continents. Comparable in targeting university students for international experiences, though with a stronger study abroad focus rather than pure internship placement.
• WorldStrides: Large US-based educational travel and experiential learning provider with international programs for students. Operates at significantly greater scale and broader scope, but overlaps in delivering international educational experiences for students.

Others

• GoOverseas: Online platform that aggregates and reviews international education programs including internships, work exchanges, and teaching abroad. Acts as a marketing/distribution channel rather than direct competitor, but relevant as a peer in the international internship ecosystem.

Emerging players

• PANGEA Global Education: Provider of international internship and study abroad programs for Latin American students seeking global experience. Highly relevant regional peer given the Mexican student demographic overlap with Live International Experience.
• Intern Abroad HQ: Marketplace-style international internship provider connecting students with placements globally. Comparable target demographic and placement-based model, differentiated by broader self-service digital approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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