A feasibility study commissioned by Roswell’s economic development entity and unveiled April 27 recommends that a 90-room “business friendly” hotel be built on the Historic Town Square.
“To remain competitive as a business destination, we need to increase the number of quality hotel options available to people doing business in our city,” said Steve Stroud, executive director of Roswell Inc.
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Roswell Inc. funded the study with Visit Roswell GA and Georgia Power. Its author, the Highland Group, an Atlanta-based hotel consultant, recommends a new hotel next to Founders Square, site of Haigwood Studios, as part of a mixed-use development that also would have stores, residences and offices.
Roswell Inc. said it would take the study data and work with local developers, property owners and hotel operators "to attract the right project for this area." Information: http://bit.ly/2pEqE72
The study included site analysis, interviews with hotel companies, analysis of competitive hotel data, and interviews with stakeholders, including large employers that host business travelers.
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