Overview

The Certified Lodging Owner (CLO®) is the newest professional certification offered by AHLEI. It is designed for the owners who are starting in the hotel ownership business today.

Certified Lodging Owner offers a comprehensive look at the essential knowledge that hotel owners need to be successful.

The CLO validates the knowledge of current hospitality owners, but also provides prospective hotel owners with study materials to strengthen their understanding of issues like lodging operations, property analysis, financial considerations, hotel franchising, and management companies.

Course Prerequisite

The only prerequisite for qualifying for the Certified Lodging Owner designation is current ownership of one or more hotel properties. Qualifying candidates can purchase the 18-chapter study guide and certification exam as a package, and take the CLO exam within six month of acceptance into the program.

Those who are contemplating hotel ownership may purchase the CLO study guide separately to learn more about their potential investment. Then, after they become hotel owners, they can apply to take the exam and earn the certification.