The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) is a non-profit member benefit of the AHLA. Established in 1953, it provides hospitality education, training and professional certification that serves the needs of hospitality schools and industries worldwide.
The AHLEI provides materials for all levels of hospitality personnel via: online learning, distance learning courses, videos, seminars, textbooks, and study guides. It certifies the competencies in conjunction with academia and industry experts for more than 20 positions in the hospitality industry, with designations ranging from the specialty to executive levels.
The AHELI has more than 90 licensed affiliates in 54 countries. It has offices in Lansing, Michigan, Orlando, Florida and India, and holds exclusive Hospitality Education Program (HEP) license agreements in 45 countries throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.