H&LA was pleased to work with Ashtabula County on a market demand study for proposed lodging opportunities throughout the county. Our study analyzed various markets across the county and identified potential lodging options from a small B&B to a resort hotel. We presented our findings and recommendations to the county and had the opportunity to

Our recent research for a project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa revealed some exciting new hospitality-related developments happening in the area. These developments will have an impact on tourism, employment, and the general economy in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding areas in 2024 and beyond. A new full-fledged casino has been proposed on city-owned property on

H&LA is pleased to be working on this project with the City of Santa Fe to determine the feasibility of a new amphitheater, as the city considers the possibility of making Santa Fe a destination for live performances. Published by: The Santa Fe New Mexican Published date: December 2024 Whether Santa Fe ends up building

David Sangree and Anthony DiPonio attended the World Waterpark Association conference in Las Vegas in October. As usual, the conference was well attended and had a great trade show with a wide range of exhibitors offering various products related to water parks. David and Anthony presented at the conference session concerning how to perform a

H&LA’s Stephen Szczygiel attended the 2024 Surf Park Central Summit in San Deigo. Stephen spoke at the event, presenting in a session titled, “Performing a Feasibility Analysis for a Surf Park.” This session reviewed the steps necessary to determine whether a surf park is feasible in a particular area. It included an in-depth discussion about

The 2024 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo in Orlando, Florida had a record-breaking attendance of 41,429 attendees and 37,066 verified participants. The IAAPA Expo is the leading annual gathering for the global attractions industry. The 2024 event featured over 1,100 exhibitors, around 27,000 buyers from more than 20,000 purchasing companies, more

Our recent research for a project in Sioux Falls, South Dakota revealed some exciting new hospitality-related developments happening in the area. These developments will have an impact on tourism, employment, and the general economy in Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas in 2024 and beyond. A new downtown convention center is now in the early