Adam Zarczynski, CHIA

Manager

Education

Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management with a concentration in Hotel Planning, Development and Operations, Niagara University

Professional Certifications

Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Ohio and New York
Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics, American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute and STR

Professional Affiliations

Practicing Affiliate with the Appraisal Institute
Ohio Travel Association
Eta Sigma Delta International Hospitality Management Society
National Golf Foundation
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
World Waterpark Association
Outdoor Hospitality Industry

Experience

Manager, Hotel & Leisure Advisors, Cleveland, Ohio – Present
Real Property Appraiser, City of Jamestown, New York
Research Analyst, Doradus Partners, Huntsville, Alabama
Assistant General Manager, Yedla Management Company, Huntsville, Alabama

Adam brings his expertise in financial statement analysis, competitive benchmarking, market analysis, and operations. He prepares appraisals, market feasibility studies, economic impact studies, and impact studies throughout the United States. Throughout his career, Adam has analyzed many markets and hotels at price points ranging from budget/economy to luxury hotels and resorts. Prior to his tenure at Hotel & Leisure Advisors, he worked with Doradus Partners, where he evaluated several hotel investment opportunities throughout the United States, focusing on the Southeast. Prior to joining Doradus, he was a member of the opening team for a 120-room Towneplace Suites in Huntsville, Alabama. Adam has operational experience in a variety of hotels and resorts in the states of New York and South Carolina, and the Villa d’Este in Lake Como, Italy. In addition, Adam worked as a real property appraiser for the city of Jamestown, New York where he was responsible for appraisal records of over 14,000 parcels and assisted property owners with the valuation process.

Published Articles

Speaking Engagements

Featured Publications

July 23, 2026

Better Decisions, Better Developments: How Feasibility and Design Protect Capital and Improve Project Outcomes

By: Jason Sorci and Adam Zarczynski, CHIA The phrase “If you build it, they will come” has become part of the development lexicon, particularly for ambitious hospitality, resort, and entertainment projects. While memorable, it oversimplifies the realities of development. Successful projects are not the product of optimism alone. They are the result of disciplined planning,

February 17, 2025

Family Experiential Resorts Finding Success

As travel rebounds from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, family travelers are increasingly seeking unique and memorable experiences when selecting a destination. While this trend is not new, it has gained momentum post-pandemic, as many travelers are opting for indoor waterpark resort getaways in addition to other travel. This increase in demand prompted action

November 15, 2023

Atlanta CBD Hotel Submarket Continuing to Push Forward

With the busiest airport in the world and a lower cost of doing business than peer regions, Metro Atlanta is the key inland distribution hub of the Southeast. Metro Atlanta is home to 17 Fortune 500 corporations like The Home Depot, Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, and UPS. It also sustains a diverse economy centered around