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Response 4.2: Describe how you will promote lodging establishments, restaurants, and business located in Kittitas County * <br />Response 4.3: Is there a host hotel for your event or grant project? If yes, list the hotel.* <br />5| Future Plans <br />The Downtown Cle Elum Association (CEDA) actively promotes lodging, restaurants, and businesses in Kittitas County through <br />a combination of digital, event-based, and partnership strategies. <br />While we are still building formal relationships with traditional lodging facilities, data from booking websites and Placer Labs <br />geofencing informs our strategies, including booking trends, occupancy rates, and visitor travel patterns. Currently, lodging <br />within a 1-mile radius of downtown Cle Elum is often fully booked during major events, with occupancy at establishments within <br />5 miles ranging from 75%–100%. In 2025, CEDA has strengthened collaboration with local VRBOs, Airbnb hosts, and <br />campgrounds, integrating their data to better understand accommodation trends. <br />Marketing and Event Integration: <br />CEDA promotes lodging, dining, and retail partners through social media, email campaigns, event maps, and Visitor Center <br />resources. <br />Signature events—Pioneer Days, Boo-Elum, and Christmas in Cle Elum—feature participating restaurants and lodging options, <br />encouraging visitors to explore local businesses and stay overnight. <br />Printed rack cards and QR codes distributed in downtown businesses and regional travel corridors provide easy access to <br />lodging and dining information. <br />Partnerships and Community Outreach: <br />We collaborate with Roslyn and Ellensburg Downtown Associations, Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, and regional <br />tourism partners to cross-promote county businesses and direct visitors to additional attractions. <br />Co-marketing with local businesses and lodging providers—including social media amplification and event promotions— <br />enhances visibility and drives tourism while maintaining budget efficiency. <br />CEDA also provides expertise on heritage assets and historic preservation, linking cultural tourism with local business <br />promotion. <br />Through these strategies—data-informed planning, targeted marketing, collaborative partnerships, and event integration—CEDA <br />promotes Kittitas County lodging, restaurants, and businesses, increases overnight stays, and strengthens the overall visitor <br />experience. <br />2500 character limit <br />No <br />Yes