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500 550 <br />Response 7.3: Number of people travelling more than 50 miles for your event?* <br />Past Actual *Projected * <br />400 440 <br />Response 7.4: Number of people traveling from outside WA State for your event?* <br />Past Actual *Projected * <br />25 28 <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 />665 732 <br />Response 7.6: Number of paid lodging room nights resulting from you event/activity/facility?* <br />Past Actual *Projected * <br />188 207 <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 />Community Events Report (1).pdf 34.36KB <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 />To accurately estimate attendance at our events, we utilize a combination of AI-powered photo analysis and vendor sales data. <br />We capture wide-angle and overhead photos throughout the event and use AI software to analyze crowd density and movement <br />patterns. This technology allows us to generate reliable headcounts by identifying individuals in various zones and calculating <br />attendance over time. It also helps us understand peak hours and guest flow, which informs future event planning and staffing. <br />In addition to visual analysis, we cross-reference attendance estimates with vendor and food & beverage sales. By tracking the <br />number of tasting tickets sold, food truck transactions, and beverage purchases, we gain a secondary data point that validates <br />our visual counts. This dual-method approach ensures accuracy and provides a comprehensive picture of guest engagement. <br />Together, these tools allow us to report attendance confidently and demonstrate the tourism impact of our events to stakeholders <br />and funding partners. <br />2500 character limit