AAHOA supports its members in advancing and protecting their business interests through education and professional development. In 2002, AAHOA developed a certificate program, the Certified Hotel Owner ("CHO"), to offer both new and experienced hotel owners an overview of the functions necessary for day-to-day hotel operations.
The current CHO program requires 5-day in-person attendance or completion of an online course consisting of approximately 21 hours of coursework and then attending a 1-day in-person final exam. The CHO exam is available only in-person.
The new CHO will help AAHOA further its mission to become the hospitality industry's educational resource. An updated, exclusive online CHO program with high-quality content, ease of access, and user-friendly functionality will offer additional convenience, gain AAHOA greater hotel brand and industry recognition, increase participation in the program to further awareness and professional development, and ultimately reduce the overall cost per person.