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Certified Lodging Owner Practice Test

The Certified Lodging Owner (CLO), from AHLEI, is built for people who own at least one hotel or lodging property, rather than for staff. Human resources, revenue management, facilities, hospitality technology, sales and marketing, and rooms operations are the main areas of the practice test. It gives property owners a working view across every department they oversee.

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Official specifications published by AHLEI

Exam Format

120 min
100
70%
Professional (Owner-level)

Registration

$561 USD
AHLEI Registered Proctor (online or print, proctored) or online proctoring

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Meet AHLEI recertification requirements (continuing education/recertification per AHLEI policy)

CLO Exam Topics and Domains

CLO is organized into 6 weighted domains.

1

Human Resources

17%

Staffing and workforce management

Recruiting, hiring, and retentionEmployment law and labor complianceTraining and performance

Manage the human resources function of a lodging property as an owner

2

Revenue

17%

Revenue management and profitability

Pricing and demand managementFinancial performance and analysis

Maximize revenue and ongoing profitability for a lodging property

3

Facilities

17%

Facilities and asset management

Maintenance and capital planningSafety, security, and sustainability

Oversee the physical facilities and assets of a lodging property

4

Technology

17%

Hospitality technology systems

Core property systemsData security and guest technology

Apply lodging technology to operate and grow the property

5

Sales

16%

Sales, marketing, and distribution

Sales and marketing strategyDistribution channels

Drive sales and effective distribution for a lodging property

6

Rooms

16%

Rooms division and guest experience

Front office and housekeeping operationsGuest satisfaction and quality

Oversee rooms operations and guest experience to build a superior reputation

How do I earn this certification?

Passing CLO earns the Certified Lodging Owner (CLO) certification. It sits in the Lodging Ownership / Executive track.

Current Level Exams
CHA - Certified Hotel Administrator
Alternative Paths
  • CHA - Certified Hotel AdministratorTop AHLEI executive designation for those managing (not owning) lodging operations
  • CRDE - Certified Rooms Division Executive Deepens rooms-division expertise relevant to the CLO Rooms knowledge area
  • CHRM - Certified Hospitality Revenue Manager Deepens revenue-management expertise relevant to the CLO Revenue knowledge area
  • CHSP - Certified Hospitality Sales ProfessionalDeepens sales/marketing expertise relevant to the CLO Sales knowledge area
  • CHFE - Certified Hospitality Facilities Executive Deepens facilities/asset-management expertise relevant to the CLO Facilities knowledge area

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What's changed on this exam?

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Who should take this exam?

Owner of at least one hotel/lodging property who can provide non-proprietary documentation for proof
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Common Questions

What is the AHLEI Certified Lodging Owner (CLO) certification?
The Certified Lodging Owner (CLO) is a professional certification from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) that validates a hotel/lodging owner's expertise in running successful properties, covering the skill set for managing human resources, revenue, facilities, technology, sales, and rooms. It confirms owners have the knowledge to achieve a superior reputation and ongoing profitability.
Who is eligible to take the CLO exam?
The CLO is open to owners of at least one hotel or lodging property who can provide non-proprietary documentation as proof of ownership. There is no time-in-position requirement, but you must submit an application with supporting documents for approval before accessing the exam.
How many questions are on the CLO exam and what is the passing score?
The CLO exam has 100 multiple-choice questions with a 2-hour time limit and a passing score of 70%. The exam must be taken with an AHLEI registered proctor, either online or in print.
How much does the AHLEI CLO certification cost?
The CLO Application, Online Study Guide and Exam (ExamFlex) package lists for $561.00 on AHLEI's site (SKU 61-612-13-71-10-02), with quantity discounts available. The study guide includes approximately 40 hours of self-paced review material.
How do I take the CLO exam and find a proctor?
After purchasing the application, study guide, and exam package and having your application approved, you access the resource materials and then connect with an AHLEI registered proctor to schedule and complete your exam. Anyone can apply to become a registered proctor for AHLEI professional certifications, including the CLO.
What topics does the CLO study guide cover?
The CLO study guide covers the key knowledge areas an owner needs to run a profitable lodging property: human resources, revenue, facilities, technology, sales, and rooms, among others. AHLEI does not publish a percentage-weighted exam blueprint for the CLO.
How many retakes are allowed for the CLO exam?
The CLO package allows 2 retake purchases within 1 year from the date of application approval.

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