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Minimal updates over the past two decades leave the center outdated, Corpus Christi will explore the feasibility of adding a conference center hotel.

Rob sits down with Visit Bentonville’s President, Kalene Griffith, to talk about the development work his firm, Hunden Strategic Partners, has accomplished in Bentonville over the years, how development drives tourism and some exciting future projects in the works.

The Dallas City Council could vote early next month on whether to approve an up to $2 billion tear-down and rebuild of the city’s downtown convention center or go for cheaper renovation options.

Warren County will help fund a development feasibility study for a proposed Middletown sports and entertainment venue at the Towne Mall site.

Hunden conducted the feasibility study for a facility at the Meadowlands featuring 460,000 square feet of flexible space — one that could host major conventions, exhibitions and amateur sports festivals while supporting 150,000 hotel stays annually — will be presented Tuesday morning at an in-person event sponsored by the Meadowlands 2040 Foundation.

The highly anticipated gaming, entertainment and dining venue, The Flying Lark, released today an economic impact study analyzing the horse racing industry in partnership with Grants Pass Downs.

Virtual presentation of the State of the Industry for ALSD International’s annual conference

From a high-up hot tub to a “green” lobby, a crystal spa, and the first five-stars stay, Minneapolis’ hotels are open and ready for you to unpack, unwind, and see the sights up close. If you’re waiting for an invitation, consider this it.

Hunden Strategic Partners issued a Request for Qualifications, due June 2, 2021, for the exclusive food and beverage operator at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth.

Collier County commissioners unanimously authorized staff Tuesday to negotiate a development agreement with Great Wolf Resorts after accepting a market and financial feasibility study for the hotel.

Augusta’s plans to replace James Brown Arena with a state-of-the-art facility with the same name are “full steam ahead,” said one of the project’s biggest champions… Hunden Strategic Partners and Perkins & Will Architects presented plans for an arena able to seat more than 10,000, with a lower-bowl capacity of 6,500, 1,050 premium seats, 12 suites, and several loge boxes.

The Columbus City Council met Tuesday and authorized the Columbus Redevelopment Commission to enter into an agreement with Indianapolis-based Flaherty and Collins to proceed with developing luxury apartments and an urban grocer as part of the downtown development project.

New Developments Coming to Mule Alley – Hotel Drover is the crown jewel in a host of new developments to Mule Alley in Fort Worth’s most beloved and historic area. Livestock business, tourism, live entertainment, and nightlife have made Fort Worth’s Historic Stockyards a premier Western destination for generations.

Hunden Strategic Partners’ study, commissioned by the Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau, concluded that the metro area could benefit from an indoor youth sports complex that includes basketball/volleyball courts, artificial turf fields for soccer, and possibly an ice sheet or two.

Hunden Strategic Partners conducted a study to determine the potential for a new youth sports complex in Green Bay, Wisconsin. CEO Rob Hunden and Senior Analyst Mike Christensen highlight key metrics and findings in this article.

After more than three years of planning and two years of construction, the most anticipated hotel development in Chicago is ready to open on Navy Pier! HSP performed a market and financial feasibility study and managed the developer solicitation and selection process for the Sable at Navy Pier hotel, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton.

CEO Rob Hunden discusses the next steps for hoteliers as they search for ways to weather and economically recover from this historic COVID-era storm.

Hunden has completed a successful developer solicitation and selection process for a new hotel. Sioux City council votes unanimously to approve a development and minimum assessment agreement with an Omaha-based developer.

The Sioux City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve a development and minimum assessment agreement for the redevelopment of the historic Badgerow Building, which an Omaha developer plans to convert into housing, office space, and an upscale restaurant. Hunden will conduct the developer solicitation and selection process.

Watch Rob Hunden deliver the fourth-annual State of the Industry presentation at the ALSD Annual Conference on October 27, 2020.

The third largest Towneplace Suites by Marriott Opens in Nashville’s Capitol District.

A Rockford Park District staff recommendation to reduce the number of regional sports tournaments at the UW Health Sports Factory in favor of more local programming is drawing opposition from tourism officials, developers and downtown supporters.

We are fast approaching ALSD 2020, to be presented as a virtual show October 26-29. Despite broadcasting our content this year through a digital forum, many fan-favorite elements of the ALSD Conference and Tradeshow remain a part of the program.

One of those signature elements is our State of the Industry presented by Rob Hunden, President of Hunden Strategic Partners, who sat down with the ALSD to give us a sneak preview of what’s to come.

Visit ALSD.com/Register to sign up for this year’s event.

After facing financial hardships for many years, the city of Chester has approved yet another plan to revitalize its waterfront.

The $250 million first phase of development will include ONE at the Peninsula, an $85 million apartment complex featuring 12,000 square feet of retail

The Riverfront Alliance of Delaware County unveiled on Tuesday a master plan for roughly 100 acres surrounding Subaru Park, which is a soccer stadium for the Philadelphia Union, and the neighboring Wharf building.

Collier County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in early July to celebrate its new Paradise Coast Sports and Special Events Complex located at 3940 City Gate Blvd, just east of I-75 Exit 101, in North Naples.

Officials hope the project gives Collier County an edge in sports tourism.