Indoor Waterparks Make Great Lists. They Make Terrible P&Ls.
Travel + Leisure ranked the 15 best indoor waterparks. Nobody mentioned what it actually costs to keep one running — or what happens when the novelty wears off.
Market
Utica
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First covered Feb 19, 2026
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Latest Feb 15
Utica is a hotel market located in the upstate New York region. The market has generated attention within hotel industry discourse, particularly regarding specific property types and operational models relevant to lodging operators.
The market's profile includes Grand Bear Lodge, a property that has been referenced in industry analysis. Recent coverage of the Utica market has focused on operational challenges and financial performance dynamics, specifically examining the economics of amenity-heavy properties and the comparative performance of extended-stay accommodations versus traditional hotel formats. These discussions highlight broader industry trends affecting property profitability and investment returns in secondary markets.
For hotel operators and investors, Utica represents a case study in market-specific challenges related to property positioning, amenity investment decisions, and segment performance in upstate New York's competitive lodging landscape.
Utica Coverage
Extended-Stay Is Winning. Here's What Nobody's Asking.
Extended-stay hotels outpaced the industry again in Q4. But the real story isn't in the RevPAR — it's in what's happening inside those buildings.