Looking to jumpstart your hospitality career or strengthen your standing in the industry? The American Hotel & Lodging Association offers various professional certification programs including Green Key Global, an Eco-Rating Certification, and the only professional training and certification programs in the hotel industry through the American Educational Institute, AHLEI. 

Green Key Global: Eco-Rating Certification 

Green Key Global is North America’s leading sustainability certification body for the hotel and lodging industry, co-owned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). With the highest number of certified properties in US and Canada, Green Key Global is trusted by all major hotel brands and known for delivering practical, credible, and business-friendly sustainability solutions.

Endorsed by Booking.com and recognized by Travalyst, Green Key’s Eco-Rating certification helps hotels meet growing guest expectations, qualify for corporate RFPs, and gain visibility on major Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). Our Eco-Rating program is a robust third-party certification program designed to drive real operational impact - reducing energy, water, and waste while strengthening market position and ESG performance.

Drive meaningful impact while increasing visibility and bookings. 

Start Your Eco-Rating Certification Today

Explore our suite of solutions: 

• Green Key Ready – A guided, affordable stepping stone for properties starting their sustainability journey leading to Eco-Rating certification within 12 months
• Green Key Meetings – Verification program for sustainable meetings and event operations
• Vendor Program – Connects hotels with vetted, sustainability-focused suppliers 

Join thousands of properties leading the way in responsible hospitality. With Green Key, sustainability is more than a badge, it’s a business advantage. Sign up Now.

Professional Training and Certification Programs

Looking to jumpstart your hospitality career? The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, AHLEI, offers the only professional certification programs in the hotel industry that are portable, industry-recognized, and endorsed by the AHLA. 

AHLA Members get a 15% discount on AHLEI training and certification programs. Our training solutions help you stay compliant, embrace diversity, and encourage upward career growth in the hospitality industry. 

Training and Certification Programs include:

• De-Escalation and Active Threat Response in the Hospitality Industry
• Certified Hospitality Manager (CHM)
• Certified Lodging Security Officer (CLSO)
• Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA)
• Supervisory Skill Builders / Certified Hospitality Supervisor (CHS)
• Guest Service Gold / Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP)

To access the discount, AHLA Members can simply create an AHLEI account here using the same email as your AHLA member account and a 15% discount will automatically be added to your AHLEI shopping cart upon checkout.