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Heidi leads the firm’s marketing and business operations, ensuring H&LA’s brand, voice, and communications reflect our expertise and industry leadership. She manages the firm’s digital presence—including the website, email marketing, and blog content—while developing proposals, maintaining marketing collateral, and responding to RFPs that help shape new business opportunities. In addition to her marketing role, Heidi supports consulting assignments through industry research and plays a key part in quality control by reviewing reports for clarity, consistency, and accuracy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Kent State University and brings strong organizational, communication, and brand stewardship skills to the H&LA team.
June 8, 2026
H&LA’s David Sangree and Anthony DiPonio were among the more than 2,200 hospitality professionals, investors, developers, and brand executives who descended on New York City for the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum — and here are their top five takeaways. Hotel Performance Is Stronger Than Previous Projections Despite early signs of weakening performance coupled with
May 22, 2026
Two of Ohio’s leading zoos are moving forward with plans for on-site hotel development. Hotel & Leisure Advisors is working on behalf of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, seeking qualified developers for a minimum 130-room upper-upscale hotel adjacent to the entrances of the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay Waterpark in Powell, Ohio. The proposed hotel
May 22, 2026
Hotel & Leisure Advisors was recently featured in a CoStar News article exploring the complex world of water park development. President David Sangree shared his expertise on why so many announced projects never break ground — and what it takes to make one succeed. Published by: CoStar News/Kristian Gravenor Published date: May 2026 After years
