Our recent research for a project in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area showed that the area continues to thrive as a hub for tourism, entertainment, and investment. From major attractions to transformative developments, here’s a look at what is new and what is coming soon: Mall of America Keeps Reinventing the ExperienceBloomington’s iconic Mall of America

On behalf of the City of Bellevue, Nebraska, H&LA has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified development partners to bring new hospitality, entertainment, restaurant, and retail projects to the Good Life District, a transformative mixed-use destination now taking shape. Anchored by the under-construction Bellevue Bay Indoor Waterpark Resort, the district has been prioritized

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 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

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,

Hospitality analysts raise concerns of ‘bumpy’ 2025 that could cause consumers to reduce travel spend Published by: Hotel News Now/Dan Kubacki Published date: March 2025 Market volatility, wavering consumer confidence and overall uncertainty are making it difficult to forecast where the U.S. hotel industry is headed. U.S. hotel demand isn’t as strong as it looks,

Our recent research for a project in Columbus, 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 Columbus and the surrounding areas in 2025 and beyond. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is currently planning the largest renovation and expansion

Our recent research for a project in Seattle, Washington 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 Seattle and the surrounding areas in 2025 and beyond. Chicago-based Pinstripes is planning to open one of its branded entertainment facilities at

Published by: The Cleveland Plain Dealer Published date: January 2025 It’s the first new traditional hotel in downtown Cleveland in nearly a decade, since a flurry of new properties opened just before the Republican National Convention in 2016. It’s also downtown’s first independent hotel — that is, not affiliated with any of the big hotel

Our recent research for a project in Houston, Texas revealed some exciting new hospitality-related developments happening in the area, including a new Great Wolf Lodge in Webster, Texas. These developments will have an impact on tourism, employment, and the general economy in Houston and the surrounding areas in 2024 and beyond. Space Center Houston is

This article from CoStar highlights the importance of a superior management team in hotel operations. There is no substitute for a competent general manager or director of sales. Published by: Sean McCracken/CoStar News Published date: May 9, 2024 After many predictions of waves of post-pandemic hotel distress, experts believe the limited distress arising in the

Our recent research for a project in Columbia, South Carolina 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 Columbia and the surrounding areas in 2024 and beyond. A large-scale student housing development called Campus Village opened on the University

Our recent research for a project in Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg and the surrounding areas in 2024 and beyond. A new Historic Triangle Indoor Sports Complex is planned for a site near

Our recent research for a project in Peoria, Illinois 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 Peoria and the surrounding areas in 2024 and beyond. City officials in Peoria are moving forward with plans for a new downtown

It’s always great to see when a project we worked on starts taking shape. Here’s to hoping a suitable site is found in DC for this exciting development by Therme! Published by: DCist/Martin Austermuhle Published date: May 2023 D.C. officials on Thursday said that almost 21 million domestic tourists visited D.C. in 2022, a 10%