Indoor waterparks continue to make waves across the recreation landscape. Recreation Management’s latest feature, “Sliding, Surfing & Splashing Indoors,” explores how these year-round destinations are evolving with innovative design, diverse attractions, and smarter operations. Thanks to Recreation Management for including insights from H&LA’s research on new indoor waterpark development in 2025. Published by: Joe Bush/Recreation

H&LA is proud to announce that we received two Leading Edge Awards from the World Waterpark Association for our work on the newly minted OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Bavarian Blast Waterpark in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Being part of these remarkable projects—especially alongside so many exceptional partners whose creativity and expertise brought these destinations

We’re pleased to see our research featured in the latest Recreation Management article, “Making Waves.” The story explores how data and design are shaping the next generation of aquatic facilities nationwide. Thank you to the Recreation Management team for including insights from H&LA’s national database of leisure property performance. Published by: Joe Bush/Recreation Management Published

Our recent research for a project in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area showed that the area continues to thrive as a hub for tourism, entertainment, and investment. From major attractions to transformative developments, here’s a look at what is new and what is coming soon: Mall of America Keeps Reinventing the ExperienceBloomington’s iconic Mall of America

New alliance combines ADCI’s design leadership with H&LA’s market intelligence to redefine how hospitality destinations are envisioned, evaluated, and realized Wisconsin Dells, WI & Cleveland, OH — Architectural Design Consultants, Inc. (ADCI), a leading architecture and design firm, and Hotel & Leisure Advisors (H&LA), an internationally recognized hospitality consulting firm, are proud to announce a new

WWA’s Annual Symposium is almost here! H&LA’s David Sangree and Kate Cheung are excited to share their insights at the Waterpark Design, Development, and Expansion Workshop. Their session will dive into key methodologies for planning and evaluating successful waterparks and resort projects.

CoStar recently highlighted declining demand at regional theme parks in “Drop in theme park demand not the thrill ride hoteliers want.” In the piece,  H&LA’s David Sangres, shares insights on how shifting guest behaviors and economic pressures are impacting hotel stays. Published by: Bryan Wroten/Costar News Published date: September 2025 No roller coaster goes up