The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), established in 1953, provides education and training for hospitality professionals. AHLEI offers a range of solutions, including online learning, professional certification, and resources for high schools, colleges, and workforce agencies. To date, more than 20 million students and professionals worldwide hold at least one professional certification designation from the AHLEI and NRA and over 2,000 high- schools, academies and universities globally entrust AHLEI for its high quality, practical, industry- driven, and researched learning ware.