Month: September 2017

The determination of waterpark feasibility is not always as cut and dry as the determination of economic viability. In drought stricken locations, developers face additional challenges at a time when water is scarce and many see the use of it at a waterpark as a frivolous waste. H&LA’s David Sangree and Eric Hansen talked with

One of the questions H&LA comes across in our hotel feasibility studies is what kind of food and beverage out let makes sense for the owners. This Hotel News Now article highlights one strategy for making food and beverage profitable and complementary to a hotel operation. Published by: Robert Rauch/Hotel News Now Published date: September

In our convention center hotel feasibility studies, we often make recommendations to developers to help ensure the success of a particular property. Likewise, this insightful article from Hotel News Now outlines some key ingredients for a convention center hotel to be prosperous from the outset. This article dovetails nicely with H&LA’s recent article that discussed supply and

Discussing how to prepare hotel and waterpark feasibility studies with students, H&LA President, David Sangree, MAI, CPA, ISHC will be a guest lecturer at Michigan State University’s Hospitality Business Real Estate Investment and Development Class on September 25th. David will discuss the many facets that must be considered in determining the feasibility of hotel and

Hoteliers Take Note as Social Entertainment Venues Innovate

Over the past several years our consultancy has been asked to explore social entertainment options that enhance a patron’s experience whether at a resort, restaurant, casino, or mixed-use development. The trends of what’s hot and innovative always ignites the discussion. The evolution of social entertainment involves an innovative mix of activities, culinary, and entertainment value

In 2015, H&LA completed the hotel feasibility study for the proposed extended stay hotel in Hyde Park, New York. Today, we congratulate or client, T Rex Capital, on the Marriott franchise agreement award for the 133-room Residence Inn in Hyde Park. This hotel is part of a $500 million dollar development at Historic Hyde park whose