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Response 2.1: Methodology: <br />Evidence * • The economic impact dollar assumptions used in the Metrics Table are from the <br />2015 Dean Runyan Report courtesy of the Kittitas County Director of Tourism <br />(except the day visitor impact which was from an older study and is therefore <br />conservative). <br />• Recreational Rider visitor days and % non -local is based on information from <br />each rider completing a Day User registration form and those who purchase a <br />Season Pass for recreational use of the Park. We calculated the number of visitor <br />overnights based on the number of stalls rented, and then applied a reasonable <br />estimate to the number of people camping versus staying in a hotel. Because we <br />don't have staff onsite 24/7 to ensure all paperwork is completed and submitted, <br />these numbers are conservative. <br />• The base visitor data for Events was supplied by each event organizer who <br />provided the zip code of each rider participating in their event. We then multiplied <br />that base data by 1.5 to 3 depending on the group to project total attendees. <br />[Central Washington University conducted an economic study of over 40 horse <br />parks across the country that was updated in 2006. The CWU findings estimate 3 <br />people (including trainers, grooms, family, spectators, staff, volunteers, vendors, <br />etc.) attend an event per horse/participant, and that assumption seems reasonable <br />for many groups based on our experience managing the Park to -date.] <br />• Special Note: we host two very large hunter/jumper shows that combined run for <br />14 days and attract a very well-healed clientele. Based on information we've <br />gathered from surveying this population, about 40% of those who stay overnight <br />rent expensive vacation homes in Suncadia, Roslyn Ridge and elsewhere locally. <br />We determined from a local vacation rental agent the average house rental price <br />and # bedrooms; we assume 2 people per bedroom which results in <br />$61.50/night/person for accommodations plus other daily expenses we estimate at <br />$50, for a combined assumption of $111.50/person. This assumption was applied <br />to 40% of this unique segment of overnight show attendees (versus the $51/day <br />assumption for "other" overnight provided by the Dean Runyan Report. <br />• The number and type of overnight accommodation was based on interviews with <br />the event organizers, surveys (see exhibit 2 for an example) of some users groups, <br />and knowledge we have about how each group uses the Park. <br />2500 character lirrtt <br />Response 2.2: 25o a place fifty miles or rrore away fromtheir place of residence or business for the day or staying overnight; <br />Projection* Included in above answer. <br />2500 character limit <br />Response 2.2: Included in above answer, <br />Evidence * 2500 character limt <br />Response 2.3: 3. or fromanother country or state outside of their place of residence or business. <br />Projection * Included in above answer. <br />2500 character linit <br />Response 2.3: included in above answer. <br />Evidence * 2500 character lirrit <br />Application Questions: Part 2 <br />U <br />31 Measuring Results <br />What tools will you use to measure your event's impact on tourism? Please be specific and provide examples. Include the <br />following information: <br />A. Is your project/event year-round or is it seasonal or date -specific? Go to definitions of terms, <br />B. What strategies will you employ to assure you are attracting tourists from at least 50 miles away? <br />C. What strategies will you use to assist in marketing all of Kittitas County as a tourist destination with your <br />