Certification: Certified Lodging Owner (CLO)

800 N. Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1800, Orlando, FL 32803

Hotel ownership requires a knowledge of financial, regulatory, operational, legal, and analytical issues. The Certified Lodging Owner (CLO) professional certification was developed by AHLEI based on input from current owners about the competencies that were important for their success. The study materials provide a strong foundation for new owners who may not have prior knowledge of the hotel industry.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
Yes

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.