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Response 2.1 : <br />Projection * <br />Response 2.1 : <br />Evidence* <br />Response 2.2 : <br />Projection* <br />Response 2.2: <br />Evidence* <br />Response 2.3: <br />Projection * <br />Response 2.3 : <br />Evidence* <br />1. Away from their place of residence or business and staying overnght in paid acconnudations; <br />Lodging Tax funds would help increase attendance by allowing more advertising <br />coverage in areas over 50 miles of travel from Ellensburg <br />Basing our information on the recent past events through ticket sales, auction <br />sales, artists sales, independent surveys, survey by artists and greeters we <br />conclude that 53-55% of our attendees travel from their home or place of business <br />over 50 miles. <br />2.1 Projection <br />33-35% of our attendees travel over 50 miles and plan to spend the night in paid <br />accommodations. Factoring in the estimated increase in tourism of 3-5%* our <br />estimated number of people who will be traveling over 50 miles from their <br />home/business and spending the night in paid accommodations to be 260. Artists <br />spending the night in paid accommodations are estimated to be 140. <br />*information supplied by Tourism Dept. Kittitas <br />2500 character linit <br />Our evidence of attendance is based on sales; tickets and auction art, artist's <br />surveys, and our surveys. Many of our guests are returnees and we know where <br />they reside . Buyers complete bid cards with personal information (addresses, <br />phone, email, etc.) Of the total estimate of travelers (53-55%) we know that 33-35% <br />(from above information) are staying at least one night in paid accommodations. <br />2500 character linit <br />2.To a place fifty rriles or rmre away from their place of residence or business for the day or staying overnight; <br />The estimate for a place 50 miles or more away from home/business for the day or <br />staying overnight is approximately 500. <br />2500 character linit <br />This projection is based on the total projected attendance and the above <br />referenced information sources. <br />2500 character linit <br />3. or from another country or state outside of their place of residence or business . <br />From another country or state outside of their place of home/business estimate is <br />50 attendees. We have artists and visitors from our western region and <br />neighboring country, Canada. <br />2500 character linit <br />As stated above, we know that 30% of our artists are from out of state/country and <br />our visitor information is based on our knowledge of our buyers and guests. We will <br />add this question to our survey if need be. <br />2500 chaacter lirrit <br />Application Questions: Part 2 <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 />event/project funding request?