Study finds Maricopa market ideal for hotel
By Raquel Hendrickson | inMaricopa.com
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Saying she was shocked there wasn’t another hotel in a community the size of Maricopa, a hotel market feasibility analyst delivered Core Distinction Group’s study in January.
“Looking at this population, it was shocking to me that there wasn’t a hotel development here,” Lisa Pennau said.
Interim Economic Development Director Harold Stewart said the hotel feasibility study was an important and critical document.
“The community understood there was demand,” he said. “This was a great way to solidify that and recognize that from a statistical standpoint.”
The conclusion was unsurprising: Maricopa is prime ground for a branded hotel. Specifically, Pennau said a 125-unit Residence Inn might be the best fit.