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Response 2.1:1.Away fromtheir place of residence or business and staying overnight in paid accorrrmdations; <br />Projection Question 2 <br />Lodging Tax funds will help increase attendance by providing 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 over 50%of our attendees travel more than 50 miles from their home <br />or place of business. <br />2500 character lirrit <br />Response 2.1:Evidence of attendance is based on sales;tickets,auction art buyers,artist'sEvidence*surveys,and our surveys.Many of our guests are returnees and we knowwhere <br />they reside.Buyers complete bid cards with personal information (addresses, <br />phone,email,etc.)Of the total estimate of travelers (50-55%)we know that 30-35% <br />(from above information)will stay at least one night in paid accommodations. <br />2.1 Evidence <br />2500 character lirrit <br />Response 2.2:2.To a place fifty rriles or rrore away fromtheir place of residence or business for the day or staying overnight; <br />Projection Estimate for projection of travel from a place 50 miles or more away from <br />home/business spending the day or staying overnight is approximately 500. <br />2500 character linit <br />Response 2.2:2.2 EvidenceEvidence*This projection is based on the total projected attendance and past history of event <br />attendance. <br />2500 character lirrit <br />Response 2.3:3.or fromanother country or state outside of their ¢ace of residence or business. <br />Projection Attendees from another country or state outside of their place of home/business <br />estimated tp be 40.We have artists and visitors from our western region and <br />neighboring country,Canada. <br />2500 character lirrit <br />Response 2.3:As stated above,we know that 30-35%of our artists are from out of statelcountryEvidence*and our visitor information is based on our knowledge of our buyers and guests. <br />2500 character linit <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 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?