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Hoteliers Take Note as Social Entertainment Venues Innovate
Eric B. Hansen | September 6, 2017
By Eric B. Hansen, MAI, AIA, ISHC Over the past several years our consultancy has been asked to explore social entertainment options that enhance a patron's experience whether at a resort, restaurant, casino, or mixed-use development. The trends of what's hot and innovative always ignites the discussion. The evolution of social entertainment involves an innovative mix of activities, culinary, and entertainment value differentiation in a marketplace that is rapidly changing through the innovative use of technology. Immersive Entertainment A leading trend is the concept of immersive entertainment, which is built on a foundation of...
Highlights from the National Association of Sports Commissions Symposium
Eric B. Hansen | April 10, 2017
By: Eric B. Hansen, AIA, ISHC I recently attended the National Association of Sports Commissions 25th Annual Symposium in Sacramento California. The event brought sports authorities and event rights holders together in an atmosphere of congenial interaction for education and advancement of the sports travel industry. Hotel & Leisure Advisors is an allied member of the NASC and provides our clients (private developers, hotel chains, lenders, and municipal jurisdictions) with feasibility analyses, appraisals, and economic impact studies for various sports venues, hotels, and leisure attractions throughout the U.S. The following are so...