The Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association

The Educational Institute (EI), one of the finest member benefits of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, is the premier source for delivering quality hospitality education, training and professional certification that serves the needs of hospitality schools and industries worldwide.

Established in 1953, EI continues to meet and exceed its education and training mission by providing materials for all levels of hospitality personnel via:

Internet DVDs Videos Seminars Textbooks Study guides Courses

When it comes to professional certification, the hospitality industry looks to the experts. EI certifies and validates competencies in conjunction with academia and industry experts for 39 positions in the hospitality industry. Designations from entry level to general manager, including the prestigious CHA - the Certified Hotel Administrator designation-are earned through a combination of experience and education. Professional certification from EI is the ultimate distinction of professional excellence for the hospitality industry.

The Unlimited Training Library^® has the advantage of providing your property with the benefit of EI's extensive training resources - for a fraction of the cost of buying them separately. The Library's "university in a box" concept features the best of EI's training and certification programs in one easy-to-use program.

EI extends its reputation around the globe to serve the needs of learning institutions and hotel organizations through more than 120 licensed EI affiliates in 45 countries. EI also has an office located in India, and holds exclusive license agreements in 17 countries connecting EI's training and expertise to hospitality operations throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.

For more than 50 years, EI has been the leader in providing training solutions that address the specific needs of the hospitality industry. With the introduction of the Unlimited Training Library, EI continues to maintain a cutting edge position in the delivery of training and education that is supported by industry leaders and experts worldwide.