ABOUT THE PANELIST

David J. Sangree, MAI, CPA, ISHC, is president of Hotel & Leisure Advisors, which is based in Cleveland. He is a hospitality consultant and appraiser specializing in hotels, resorts, waterparks, golf courses, ski resorts and other leisure properties. A member of the Appraisal Institute, a Certified Public Accountant, and a member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants, Sangree has performed studies on more than 1,000 existing and proposed hotels, waterparks and other leisure properties. A graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, he has appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America” and CNBC, and has written numerous articles.

 

Owner:Schlitterbahn Waterparks

Year opened:1979

Size:65 acres

Retail price of adult 1-day ticket: $62.97

Staff:N/A

Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort, located outside San Antonio,features some of the most imaginative and exciting waterpark rides in the United States. The highlight may be the three miles of lazy river for tubing; Schlitterbahn is reportedly one of the best lazy river tubing parks in the nation. Beyond tubing, the facility also features 17 water slides, seven children’s water playgrounds, and three uphill water coasters, great fun for adults and children to experience together. Considered the flagship of the Schlitterbahn brand, the waterpark is set on 65 acres with lots of trees that provide shade and natural beauty.