Heidi Banak

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Heidi Banak

Operations Manager

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Kent State University

Experience

  • Operations Manager, Hotel & Leisure Advisors, Cleveland, OH 2007 – present
  • Legal Assistant, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, LLP, Cleveland, OH
  • Legal Assistant, Shapiro & Felty, LLP, Cleveland, OH
  • Peer Writing Tutor, Kent State University Writing Center, Kent, OH

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.

Featured Publications

August 12, 2026

H&LA to Attend ULI All-Ohio Young Leader Exchange in Cleveland

Hotel & Leisure Advisors is pleased to share that Associates Kate Cheung and Shaan Karani will be attending the Urban Land Institute’s All-Ohio Young Leader Exchange (AOYLE) on August 20-21, 2026, here in Cleveland. AOYLE brings together emerging real estate professionals from across Ohio for two days of behind-the-scenes tours and conversations on the projects

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June 15, 2026

H&LA Development Update: Las Vegas, Nevada

Since completing our recent assignment in the Las Vegas market, the pace and scale of investment across the region have continued to accelerate. Major sports facilities, entertainment districts, cultural institutions, and transportation infrastructure projects are advancing, reinforcing Las Vegas’s position as one of the world’s premier destinations for tourism, conventions, and live entertainment. Las Vegas

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Takeaways from the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum

June 8, 2026

Takeaways from the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum

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

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