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Response 2.1 : Why would tourists travel to Kittitas Gounty to aftend your evenUactivity/facility? * <br />Tourist would be drawn to Kittitas County to attend the high-energy. family-friendly because they offer a unique experience, <br />exciting entertainment, affordability, engagement with the local communiiy, and the change to explore the natural beauty and <br />recreaiion opportunities ihat the county has to offer. Kittitas County offers a year-round experience ihat both the visitors and <br />competitors will add to their event stay. Thrilling enteriainment appeals to winter sports enthusiasts and summer adventure <br />seekers. Visiiors are drawn to the excitement and competiiive spirit of the events. The family friendly. will make it an ideal choice <br />for the families looking for a fun outing or a go-to safe and entertaining environment for children and adults alike. With most of <br />the events produced by Webb Events they are affordable, atiending the events that are affordable will broaden the wide range of <br />visitors, making it an attractive oplion for those seeking budget-friendly activities. Tourists have the oppoduniiy to engage with <br />the local community. suppoiting local businesses, resiaurants, and accommodations. This creates a sense of connection and <br />contributes to the local economy. Attending these shows allows tourists to immerse themselves in the unique culiure and <br />community spirii of Cle Elum. Ellensburg and Kittitas County. lt offers a chance to conneci wiih locals and learn about the area's <br />history and traditions. For visitors from nearby urban areas, Kittitas County offers a refreshing escape from lhe routine of city life. <br />2500 character limii <br />Response 2.2: Describe the prior success of your event/activity/facility to attract tourists. * <br />By collecting and analyzing data across these various metrics, we can comprehensively assess the success of ihe Webb Evenis <br />in aftracting tourists during their multiple events. This data-driven approach will not only help us understand the event's impact <br />but also inform future markeiing and planning stralegies for all our events ihat we produce. <br />Attendance Numbers: The most direct indicator of success is the total attendance at ihe events produced in 2A25. We could <br />compare the actual attendance to our target numbers to assess ifwe met or exceeded expectations. <br />Origin of Attendees: Collection of data on the ZIP codes or geographical locations of event attendees. This will help us <br />determine how many tourists traveled from outside Kittitas Couniy to attend. A significani propodion of attendees from outside <br />ihe region would indicate success in attracting tourists. <br />Online Ticket Sales: Analyze the online tickei sales data, including the number of iickets sold and their origin. Online sales can <br />provide insights into the geographical reach of our markeiing efforts and the areas from which tourists are most interested in <br />attending. <br />Social Media Engagement; Monitor social media channels for engagement metrics such as likes, shares, comments, and the <br />use of event-specific hashtags. lncreased social media activity, especially fiom users outside the county. can indicate growing <br />interest among potential tourists. <br />2500 character limit <br />Application Questions: Pad 2 o <br />3l lmpact <br />Response 3: Describe how you will promote your evenUactivity/facility to aftract tourists. * <br />Event Websiie: Continue creating an event website thai provides detailed information for our events that we produce, including <br />race details, schedules, ticketing, and accommodations in Kittitas County. Optimizing the current website for search engines to <br />ensure it appears in relevant online searches. <br />Social media: Establishing and maintaining active profiles on major social media platforms (e.9.. Facebook, lnstagram, TwitteQ. <br />Share engaging content, including event updales, participant spotlights, and behindthe-scenes glimpses. Encouraging users to <br />share their excitement and experiences using event-specific hashtags. Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising: run targeted PPC <br />campaigns on platforms like GoogleAds and social media to reach poteniial tourists within a S0-mile radius of Kittiias Couniy. <br />Display Advertising: Utilize display ads on relevant websites and platforms to increase event visibility among online audiences <br />interested in motorspo( events and outdoor activities. <br />Create and share high-quality content related to snowmobiling, snow biking, dirl bikes, endurocross on our website and social <br />media. This positions our event as a valuable resource for enthusiasts. <br />Collaborate with local businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and outdoor gear shops, to offer eveni packages and discounts <br />to tourists. Cross-promoling with these partners to expand our reach. <br />Drafting and distributing press releases to local, regional, and relevant national media outlets to generate buzz about the events <br />that we produce. lnvite journalists and bloggers to cover the events. <br />Create and share promotional videos showcasing the event excitement, the beauty of Kittitas County, and testimonials from past <br />attendees. These videos can be shared on social media, the event website, and YouTube. <br />Host online contests and giveaways with eveni tickets, merchandise, or discounts as prizes to generate excitement and <br />engagement on social media. <br />2500 character lirnit