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2. To a place fifty miles or more away from their place of residence or business for the day or staying overnight; <br />3. or from another country or stale outside of their ptace of residence or business. <br />You must provide the evidence utilized in determining your projections. <br />Response 2.1 *Why woulcl lcurists lravel to Kittitas Couniy io allend your event/aclivity/facility? <br />Roslyn draws visitation from the history bulf to the recreationalist, eclectic fun <br />seekers, welcoming family-friendly, fun experience lor all ages- We will be utilizing <br />the recommendations from the Arnett l\4uldrow market analysis and downtown <br />master plan to continue our strategic messaging lo travelers who are considering <br />visiting Roslyn. <br />lf the RDA uses a conservative average annual number of visiiors at 215 per week <br />(more during peak season, less during the slow season) to accommodate for an <br />average throughout the year and calculates at 25% staying overnight (30% of <br />iravelers are leisure travelers per the tourism office): 215 iravelers x 23% {increase <br />statistic f.om Arnett Muldrow study) x 52 weeks = 2,571 with 25% slaying overnighl <br />= 643 annual hotel stays. 643 annual hotel stays x $121.74 (avg daily rate; STAR <br />Report for the county accommodations) : $78,1 05 in hotel spending. The next <br />Market Analysis will be in the fall at 2024. <br />2500 ch.racter limil <br />Response 2.2 *Describe tire prior success of your event/adivityr'faoiliiy in ailraction toutists. <br />According b 2A23 event results, more than hall were visiling from 50 miles away or <br />more, and we foresee this statistic to continue into 2Q?4 and beyond. We conducted <br />our second Roslyn Ari Show in April, which featured multiple talented local artists, <br />supportive venues, and live performers in downiown Roslyn. This small, soft <br />opening brought approximately 320 additional guests to Roslyn for the evening <br />show, which provided a positive response Lo explore how to expand the Art Show. <br />The Kittitas County Chamber continues to do an outstanding job by being available <br />to support the RDAs'efforts and sharing county-wide tourism data. The RDA will <br />continue to monitor and review results from our marketing efforts and related events. <br />We have everyday successes throughoui the year that influence and inspire <br />travelers to revisit. Our success is the success of each business owner downtown <br />and the economic development of the county as a whole. <br />Roslyn Downtown Association is a Washington State Main Sireet designated <br />community, and we embrace the futl tourist poteniial and experience nationally. <br />RDA-hosted events suppori other local events for numerous community groups and <br />business owners. Our mission is to continue lhis work while keeping up with the <br />growth of our fasldeveloping region. Through accurate promotion and destination <br />marketing efforts, we can continue to tell a compelling story and stay consistent with <br />our year-over-year growth in attracting lravelers. <br />2500 clrardcter limil <br />Application Questions : P art 2 <br />3l lmpact