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Response 2.3:By reviewing our guest register and through verbal interaction with guests,we knowEvidence*that visitors come from outside of the state and internationally.
<br />Of these,5%of our guests between January 1 and July 31,2019 have been
<br />international visitors.We have had visitors from Australia,Brazil,Canada,China,
<br />Croatia,Germany,Hong Kong,Indonesia,Ireland,Israel,Italy,Japan,Mexico,
<br />Mongolia,the Netherlands,NewZealand,Saudi Arabia,Scotland,South Africa,
<br />Switzerland,United Arab Emirates,the United Kingdom,and Zambia,
<br />Visitors from other US States have totaled 44%of those who signed the guestbook
<br />were from 50+miles away.These states were Arkansas,California,Colorado,
<br />Connecticut,Florida,Georgia,Hawaii,idaho,Indiana,Louisiana,Massachusetts,
<br />Maryland,Michigan,Minnesota,Montana,North Carolina,North Dakota,New
<br />Mexico,Nevada,New York,Ohio,Oklahoma,Oregon,Pennsylvania,Rhode Island,
<br />South Carolina,South Dakota,Tennessee,Texas,Utah,Virginia,Vermont,
<br />Wisconsin,and Wyoming.
<br />While our advertising is directed toward the Seattle-Tacoma area market and
<br />Eastern Washington,along with Portland,Oregon,social media marketing is wider
<br />spread through organic posts and shares.By engaging those around the
<br />community,word of mouth is spread about the museum making us a destination
<br />instead of an add-on.Through also participating in local events and activities,
<br />including having exhibits,we add a value to ongoing efforts and activities which
<br />might draw people into the Museum or add to their experience.
<br />2500 character lirrit
<br />Application Questions:Part 2
<br />3|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 projectlevent 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?
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