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  • https://hladvisors.com/hlas-strategic-role-in-supporting-americas-top-indoor-waterparks/

    Recently, Travel + Leisure released its list of the 15 Best Indoor Water Parks in America. It’s always exciting to see the indoor waterpark sector receive national recognition, and it’s even more meaningful when many of the featured destinations are projects that H&LA has consulted on. Over the years, H&LA has provided feasibility studies, market

  • https://hladvisors.com/takeaways-from-creating-epic-destinations-conference/

    Stephen Szczygiel, CHIA attended the 2026 Creating Epic Destinations Conference held in Grand Prairie, Texas, where municipalities considering or actively advancing indoor waterpark developments gathered alongside operators and industry experts. One of the event’s key takeaways was that today’s most successful waterpark facilities operate as community anchors and event-driven destinations, not just simply water attractions.

  • https://hladvisors.com/hla-consultant-guest-lectures-at-msu/

    H&LA’s Anthony DiPonio was recently a guest lecturer at Michigan State University’s Hospitality Valuation Course. As an alum of MSU’s School of Hospitality Business, Anthony’s return to the classroom carried added meaning, allowing him to share industry insights with students following a path similar to his own. The Hospitality Valuation Course has traditionally centered heavily

  • https://hladvisors.com/hla-development-update-sherman-denison-texas/

    Following the completion of our recent work in the Sherman–Denison area, several notable development initiatives have moved forward, reflecting the market’s strong fundamentals and growing appeal to both national corporations and developers. Sherman is rapidly emerging as a national semiconductor hub. Texas Instruments has opened the first of four planned fabrication plants near US Route

  • https://hladvisors.com/hla-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

  • https://hladvisors.com/whats-next-for-hospitality-in-2026/

    By: Kate Cheung, CHIA In 2025, the hospitality industry experienced a more normalized operating environment. Average daily rates grew modestly while overall occupancy softened, and demand remained stable amid rising operating costs and broader economic uncertainty. Several macro-level factors shaped hotel performance during the year. The implementation of new tariffs increased the cost of construction

  • https://hladvisors.com/31162-2/

    Our recent fieldwork for a project in Anaheim and Orange County, California revealed that the area is on the verge of a major tourism upswing. With international events on the calendar, exciting new attractions, and billions in development underway, the region is preparing for a new era of growth. Here is a look at what

  • https://hladvisors.com/31361-2/

    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

  • https://hladvisors.com/understanding-the-data-a-breakdown-of-attraction-industry-visitor-trends/

    At the 2025 IAAPA Expo, H&LA had great session from David Sangree and Placer.ai’s Elizabeth Lafontaine. The presentation highlighted the important role of reliable, actionable data in operations, marketing, and strategic planning for waterparks, FECs, and attractions. Thank you to Placer.ai for partnering with H&LA on this session. Understanding the Data A Breakdown of Attractions

  • https://hladvisors.com/inspired-stories-podcast-featuring-hlas-david-sangree/

    We are excited to share that our President, David Sangree, was recently a guest on the Inspired Stories Podcast for an episode titled “The Power of Niche Expertise: David Sangree’s Hotel and Waterpark Appraisal Success.” David shares his 20-year journey building H&LA, how a clear focus on hotels and waterparks shaped the firm’s growth, and