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<br />Response 2.2*
<br />Application Questions: Part 2
<br />LTAC Clerk Review
<br />Describe the prior success of your evenUactivity/facility in attraction tourists.
<br />ln a recent assessment of our register book, we found that in 2021, 56% of those
<br />who visited the museum were from areas more than 50 miles, which totaled 2,717
<br />of 4,851 visitors. As of August 31 , 2A22, there have been 4,626 visitors with only
<br />1,333 signing the guest book. Of these, 798 were from more than 50 miles,
<br />representing 600/o of current attendance, while the remainder (40o/o) come from
<br />more localdistances. Of these individuals, when inquired, half had indicated they
<br />were staying overnight due to comments such as "heard from the hotel" verbally or
<br />written. Of the 4,626 people who have visited the museum , 3,726 (81%) have
<br />attended for exhibit or general purpose.
<br />Most of these individuals inquired about other activities in and around Ellensburg
<br />and Kittitas County, such as food, shopping, educational offerings, other museums
<br />and historical sites. Of these, we are certain that at least 50% will purchase meals,
<br />gas, gifts, and more while passing through Kittitas County. Guests to the museum
<br />have identified they come from locations outside Kittitas County and the state of
<br />Washington. We also direct visitors to local attractions in and around Kittitas
<br />County and Ellensburg, such as museums, historic sites, recreational
<br />opportunities and more.
<br />Our Facebook page reflects primary visitation by individuals from 50+ miles,
<br />including Portland, Oregon and the major Washington cities of Seattle, Tacoma,
<br />Spokane, Portland, Kennewick, Vancouver, Everett, Moses Lake, and Port
<br />Orchard all within the top 10 cities following our page.
<br />We have been collecting data from individuals who sign up for our tours and
<br />events through our website including zip codes and email addresses, as well as
<br />through after-event surveys which asks about the event, their experience, and
<br />questions such as length of stay, place of stay, etc. This will continue as long as
<br />we have our current programming.
<br />We have received commitment from some of our organizations that meet at the
<br />museum that the attendees will be staying in the area overnight. We have
<br />commitment from 4 of our upcoming presenters for hotel stays (1 night each), and
<br />one Museum Association group (totaling B nights). We have also had an additional
<br />individual stay in Ellensburg solely to visit the Museum and its events (16 stays).
<br />As we are an add-on to many experiences, we have found that while we do not
<br />directly generate a high number of stays, we add to the stay and most will stay an
<br />extra night to take part of an event.
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