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8| Funding <br />7,300 8,000 <br />Response 7.4: Number of people traveling from outside WA State for your event?* <br />Past Actual *Projected * <br />1,700 2,100 <br />Response 7.5: The number of overnight guests who stay in paid accommodations in Kittitas County for your event?* <br />Past Actual *Projected * <br />950 1,100 <br />Response 7.6: Number of paid lodging room nights resulting from you event/activity/facility?* <br />Past Actual *Projected * <br />448 580 <br />Response 7.7: In addition to fields above, you may upload the evidence to support the prior years' room/night information. <br />You may upload up to three single pages (US Letter), of information. If you a single multi-page document, only the first three pages will be considered. <br />The following formats, will be accepted: JPG, PDF or TIFF <br />Response 7.8: What methodology did you use to calculate the prior years' actual numbers?* <br />Direct Count (preferred) <br />Indirect Count <br />Representative Survey <br />Informal Survey (preferred) <br />Structured Estimate <br />Other <br />Response 7.9: What methodology will you use to calculate the upcoming numbers?* <br />Direct Count (preferred) <br />Indirect Count <br />Representative Survey <br />Informal Survey (preferred) <br />Structured Estimate <br />Other <br />Response 7.10: Please explain your methodology.* <br />Please explain. <br />The RDA uses an informal approach because it aligns well with our positive relationships with local businesses, the community, <br />and tourists. We proactively reach out to various hotels and hospitality establishments, including hotels in Cle Elum, to gather <br />their insights based on their own observations and the data they have collected. These businesses often have a good sense of <br />the percentage of visitors or tourists who enjoy attending Roslyn events and activities, which allows us to generate estimates. <br />Engaging with visitors and local partners in a relaxed and comfortable setting helps us gather valuable insights and honest <br />feedback, which can be challenging to obtain through more formal survey methods. This informal approach fosters open <br />communication and trust, making businesses and tourists more willing to share their experiences, suggestions, and concerns. <br />While these responses may be anecdotal or approximate, they provide a meaningful snapshot of the current visitor landscape. <br />Additionally, our collaboration with the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce amplifies the reach and reliability of our efforts. By <br />working together, we can pool resources, share insights, and develop a broader understanding of visitor trends and preferences. <br />The chamber ’s network allows us to access a broader range of data points, helping us to refine our estimates and develop more <br />accurate, actionable information. <br />2500 character limit <br />Application Questions: Part 5