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F**&W*$** <br />September 25,2020 <br />Data points from: Star Destination Report, Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, we predict 10,500 <br />people will travel to Upper County in 2O2t from 50+ miles outside of the county for leisure activities. <br />ln addition, we predict this could bring 4,200 room nights at the average ADR of S106.13, equaling a <br />total impact of 5445,746 to the upper county area. <br />The demand of hotel room nights sold in 2019 in the county was 49,000 for leisure travel that includes <br />events, Upper County properties selling 14,000 hotel room nights. 30% of that number, (the average <br />percent of 50 miles or further traveling for events) = 4,200 room nights. <br />ln 2020, consultants from Arnett Muldrow conducted a community market analysis that determined a <br />high demand of visitors in downtown Cle Elum. By using the previous calculations and using the <br />information provided by the STAR report specifically for the county, it indicates an estimated 7% <br />increase of weekly visitors in 2O2L compared to 2019. These visitors' activities may include festivals <br />and events, retail shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and overnight stays.2020 lnformation <br />Cle Elum Downtown Association <br />123 E 1't Street, P.O. Box 106, Cle Elum, WA98922 <br />www.cleelumdowntown.com <br />EIN 20-3716010