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H&LA Development Update: Denver, Colorado

As part of a recent feasibility study conducted in the greater Denver, Colorado area, H&LA researched the market’s current development landscape to better understand the trends shaping the region’s hospitality, meetings, and attractions sectors. Several major projects are either recently completed or currently underway, signaling continued investment and confidence in the Denver market. Denver International

Congratulations to ADCI on the Dellshire Resort

Huge congratulations to our partners at ADCI on the opening of Dellshire Resort — the Wisconsin Dells’ first new-build resort in more than two decades. Featured in the latest issue of Premier Hospitality International, this 208-room medieval-themed destination is a showcase of what ADCI does best: immersive, story-driven design executed at an ambitious scale, right

New entertainment complex with indoor water park and hotel proposed for Ottawa’s west end

Palladium Resort Development Limited Partnership has submitted plans to the City of Ottawa for a seven-storey, 236-room hotel paired with an indoor water park and family entertainment centre on Palladium Drive. The aquatic and entertainment facility is designed to anchor the site as a year-round destination, complete with slides that exit and re-enter the building.

Cleveland marks 10 years since the RNC and looks to build on the changes that helped land it

Ten years after pulling off the RNC without a hitch, Cleveland is asking what’s next and whether the hotel math could ever add up to a Super Bowl. News 5 Cleveland’s John Kosich talked to our own David Sangree, who points out that 2026 is shaping up to be a strong year for the Cleveland

Can Cleveland Host a Super Bowl? New Stadium Helps, Hotels Hold It Back

Cleveland’s new covered stadium finally checks off the weather box for a Super Bowl bid. But as many a hotel consultant might realize, that was never the hard part. In a recent piece for cleveland.com, reporter Susan Glaser digs into why NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has suggested Cleveland might need to double its hotel capacity

H&LA Development Update: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Our recent research for a project in Fort Lauderdale revealed that the greater Broward County area is experiencing a wave of transformative development. With over $6 billion in current and planned investments, the region is enhancing its appeal as a tourism, convention, and transportation hub. Here is a breakdown of the major projects underway: Broward

Methodology for Feasibility Studies for Waterparks and Hotels

David Sangree and Kate Cheung attended the World Waterpark Association Conference in Orlando this past October. The event drew strong attendance and featured a dynamic trade show showcasing the latest innovations and products shaping the waterpark industry. As part of WWA’s Waterpark Design, Development & Expansion Workshop, David and Kate presented an educational session on

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

Our latest research into St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, uncovered a surge of exciting new hospitality and tourism developments poised to reshape the island’s economic landscape. These projects are set to boost tourism, generate new jobs, and drive long-term growth across St. Thomas and the broader region in 2025 and beyond. Record-breaking tourism numbers made

Our recent research for a project in Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland and the surrounding areas in 2025 and beyond. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is ready for takeoff. A transformative, decade-long overhaul of

Our recent research for a project in Atlantic City, New Jersey 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 New Jersey and the surrounding areas in 2025 and beyond. The Island Waterpark at Showboat has made a splash in

Our recent research for a project in Northern New Mexico 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 Albuquerque, Santa Fee, and the surrounding areas in 2025 and beyond. For the second year in a row, readers of Travel

Our recent research for a project in Bristol, Virginia 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 Bristol and the surrounding areas in 2025 and beyond. The new permanent Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened in Bristol, Virginia,

H&LA’s David Sangree recently shared insights with the City of Conneaut, unveiling the results of a comprehensive hotel feasibility study conducted across four cities in Ashtabula County, Ohio. The study explored strategic lodging opportunities tailored to each community, providing recommendations to enhance the region’s hospitality offerings. By identifying the most promising hotel and lodging options,

H&LA congratulates our client, Therme Group, on the $800 million investment in their first U.S. spa resort. We are honored to have worked with Therme to see their development plans come to fruition and wish them luck with this exciting and unique project! Published by: Nick Wooten/Dallas Morning News Published date: March 2025 Therme Group,