American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI)

Established in 1953 as the nonprofit educational and training arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the Educational Institute's mission is to support AH&LA by becoming the preferred provider to the lodging industry, hospitality schools, and related hospitality industries both domestically and internationally by developing and providing quality resources to educate, develop, and certify hospitality professionals.

Use our training programs and distance learning platforms for your hotel staff certification and training. EI is the global leader in hospitality training and hotel management certifications and offers online learning and courses with textbooks and digital material to enhance the learning experience. EI training programs are all endorsed (or recognized or approved) by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and conform to the best practices in the hotel and lodging industry.