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SPONSOR'S The City charges a 1% special excise tax on the sale of or charge made for overnight
SUMMARY lodging stays. Lodging tax is collected from the City's hotels, motels, and extended stays
(for stays less than 30-days). The collected funds are used to support tourism promotion in
the City. Staff will provide an overview of tax collection and distribution for 2016. This
report is provided to the City Council pursuant to Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
67.28.1816 (2)(C).
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IS'I'AFF SPONSOR: BRANDON MILES
I ORIGINAL A(A,"NDA DA'FE: 3/27/17
AGENDA I'I'Em Trn.i Update on 2016 lodging tax collection and distribution.
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SPONSOR'S The City charges a 1% special excise tax on the sale of or charge made for overnight
SUMMARY lodging stays. Lodging tax is collected from the City's hotels, motels, and extended stays
(for stays less than 30-days). The collected funds are used to support tourism promotion in
the City. Staff will provide an overview of tax collection and distribution for 2016. This
report is provided to the City Council pursuant to Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
67.28.1816 (2)(C).
Rj ?v I I I) BY R C.O.W. mtg. ❑ CDN Comm ❑ Finance Comm. ❑ Public Safety Comm.
❑ Trans &Infrastructure ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
DATE: N/A COMMITTEE CHAIR: N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Mayor's Office, Economic Development
Comm"I"'U", N/A
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
ExPENDF1'URF Ru1QU11WD AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$N/A $N/A $N/A
Fund Source: N/A
Comments: NIA
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ATTACHMENTS
03/27/17
Informational Memorandum, dated March 20, 2017.
SSRTA, 2016 JLARC Report and 2016 Scope of Services
SSRTA Return on Investment (ROI)
Museum of Flight, 2016 JLARC Report and 2016 Scope of Services;
Starfire Sports, 2016 JLARC Report and 2016 Scope of Services
City of Tukwila, JLARC Reports
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
TO: Tukwila City Council
FROM: Brandon J. Miles
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: March 20, 2017
SUBJECT: 2016 Lodging Tax Report
ISSUE
Update on 2016 lodging tax collection and distribution, provided to the City Council pursuant to
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 67.28.1816 (2)(C).
BACKGROUND
The City charges a 1 % special excise tax on the sale of or charge made for overnight lodging
stays. Lodging tax is collected from the City's hotels, motels, and extended stays (for stays less
than 30-days). Recently, Airbnb has started to remit lodging tax to the City for stays in private
homes. State law limits how these funds can be used and provides strict limitations on how
lodging tax funds can be used by municipalities. Such funds are only permitted to be used for
tourism promotion (both overnight and day visitors) and administration of the lodging tax fund.
There are just over 2,000 hotel rooms in the City of Tukwila, with almost 85% of these hotels
being located in or near the Southcenter area of the City. Two hotels are currently under
construction, and when completed will add an additional 250 rooms the City's lodging rooms.
2016 Lodging Tax Collection
The City collected more lodging tax than budgeted in the 2016 budget.
2016 Budgeted
2016 Actual
Percent Difference
$630,000
$711,129
12.87%
The 2016 budgeted estimated ending fund balance is $592,000.
Lodging Tax Expenditures
The City uses lodging tax funds for a variety of tourism promotion activities in the City, both by
the City itself and third parties. Pursuant to State Law, any request to use lodging tax funds
requires a two-step review approval process, by both the City's Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee and the City Council. Each applicant is required to estimate the impacts of their
activities and to report actuals back to the City as part of contract close out. The City is required
to report these outcomes to the Washington State Joint Legislative Audit and Review
Committee (JLARC).
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The following are the entities that were funded by the City of Tukwila's lodging tax funds in
2016:
• Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority
• Museum of Flight
• Starfire Sports
• City of Tukwila
• Basic Operations
• City of Tukwila, Day Marketing
• City of Tukwila, Sounders Sendoff Event
1. Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority ($337,500)
Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (SSRTA) received $337,500 in lodging tax
funding from the City of Tukwila in 2016. The amount provided was consistent with the amount
in the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the cities of Des Moines, SeaTac, and Tukwila, which
formed the Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) in 2014. Under this ILA, the City of Tukwila will
reduce its lodging tax support as the TPA fee ramps up collection. SSRTA is the successor
entity to Seattle Southside Visitor Services (SSVS), previously operated by the City of Tukwila.
SSRTA used the funds for a variety of marketing and advertising activities. A copy of SSRTA's
2016 JLARC report to the City of Tukwila, which covers these activities, is provided as an
attachment with this memo.
SSRTA's Return on Investment
Attached with the 2016 JLARC report is SSRTA's calculation on its Return on Investment (ROI).
This ROI was developed by SSRTA. For comparison purposes, the following outlines SSRTA's
ROI for 2015 and 2016.
Between 2016 and 2015 there was a significant increase in the number of hotel reservations
and related ROI attributed to SSRTA's website. This is largely due to a change in methodology.
Prior to 2016, hotel reservations from the website were based on direct hotel booking made via
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2015
2016
Website Unique Visitors
463,920
478,270
Hotel reservations from website
visits:
9,929 reservations
162,612 reservations
Website, Estimate Direct Spend
$9,452,518
$158,709,312
Orbitz Bookings, Estimated Direct
Spend:
$364,2
0
$4,111,886
Group Sales, Estimated Direct
Spend:
$4,11,886
Shuttle Riders, Estimated Direct
Spend:
$4,433,816
$4,353,664
Visitor Inquires, Estimated Direct
Spend:
$12,875,71
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VC Walk in Reservations:
$34,9741
$155,772
Commissions:
$9,459
Total Estimated Direct Spend:
28 ' 858
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$167,300,93
Total Budgeted Costs:
503
$1,460,503
$4,168,850
Return on Investment
21.41
1
$40.13
Between 2016 and 2015 there was a significant increase in the number of hotel reservations
and related ROI attributed to SSRTA's website. This is largely due to a change in methodology.
Prior to 2016, hotel reservations from the website were based on direct hotel booking made via
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SSRTA'svv8bSit8Ur reservations made VD@ link from the vv8bSitetO@ page hosted bv8Oarea
hotel Ormotel. Starting iM2O18,SSRTA estimated hotel reservations and R{]| based ODhow
many people visited the website and then ultimately visited regardless, of how people booked
their hotel/motel rooms.
Based VD the H2R Research Online [}igi&9/ Conversion Study ("Conversion . SSRTA
estimates that 34%Of people who visited US w8bSit8 eventually booked @ trip within 12 rD0DthG.
The Conversion Study makes nO conclusions regarding causation (did the vvebsihg truly make 8
tourist visit?). The Conversion Study simply ShOYxS a correlation that people who plan to visit the
area gOiOSe@K|eSOUth8ide.cO0 prior t0 their trips. However, the decision to visit may have
already been made, such @S visiting the area tO play iD@ soccer tournament 81S8@rfir8 Sports O[
having tO visit for work.
It can be very tricky to measure the RO| for 8marketing and branding program, such as
GSRTA. While ROI is easier to determine for sale activities than for marketing and branding.
Successful marketing and branding builds brand equity and brand knowledge that can generate
businesses, but this business might not be direct. For example, if someone is familiar with
Seattle Southside name, but books a hotel stay directly with an area hotel, Seattle Southside
might not get credit for that booking, However, SSRTA did create the brand awareness, which
resulted in the booking.
2. Museum of Flight ($35,000)
The Museum Df Flight, 85O1(c)3. desired t0 rework its lodging tax funds for 2O18.|O the past,
the Museum had tn primarily use the funds to market the Museum tO out [f area visitors. |n
201G. the City sponsored several activities and events @t the Museum. This provided the
MVs8U0 flexibility with how tO use the funds, while at the G@0e time providing the City branding
and marketing opportunities with Museum patrons.
In 201G the City was the presenting sponsor for:
• Jet Blast Bash (Blue ;
• Museum OfFright; and
• 8RDt8 Fly |n.
Additionally, the City was also @ sponsor for the grand opening Cf the new Aviation Pavilion.
The Museum saw record attendance this year, with 8n estimated G80.8O0 people visiting,
resulting in just over 4,700 people staying in Tukwila hotels/motels. The Museum's 2016 JLARC
report iG included 88 attachments with this staff v8DOrt and includes additional details ODthe
activities described above.
3. Starfire Sports ($25,000)
Since its opening, Starf ire Sports, a 501(c)(3), has become the epicenter of soccer in the Pacific
Northwest. Last year Gn estimated 1.2 million people visited Starfi[8 Sports. |n2018' the City's
lodging tax funds went k}support marketing and advertising efforts at St8rfiU3 Sports. Starhr8
assisted the City in promoting activities and 8v8Dt8 in the City. Additionally, area hotels/motels
get priority for room bookings generated from activities and events at Starfire Sports. |tis
estimated that 3,850 people booked paid accommodations in Tukwila as the result of activities
@tStGrfir8 Sports. A copy OfSt8rfir8'S year end JLARC report iSattached.
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4. City of Tukwila
The City of Tukwila received approval of three funding applications for 2O18 lodging tax funds.
Citv of Tukwila (General Administration $40.500)
The first application was for the City's general administration Ofthe lodging tax fund and iS
intended tO provide funding for certain administrative costs associated with administering the
lodging tax program, including reimbursement Vfthe general fund for certain costs, travel, and
education. Over 85%($35.ODO)Of the funds iOthis application was @ transfer Of the indirect
cost allocation from the lodging tax funds to the general fund. The indirect cost allocation goes
to reimburse the geDH[@| fund for cost associated with administration of the lodging tax fund
including legal, finance, technology services, human resources, and facilities.
VVhi|8 the City received 8pp[VV8| for $40.500' only $38.511 was spent of the awarded funds.
This application does not have reported measurements for actual tourists generated. HOvvev8[,
the application iG essential [O support the operations Of the City's lodging tax program and iO
assist third parties receiving lodging tax funds.
City of Tukwila, Day Marketing, ($90,000)
The City received $QO'O00in funding to begin developing a brand for the S0Vthcente[ area Of
the City focused on day visitors. The goal of this initiative is to:
1. Attract more customers to area businesses, thus increasing revenue k]
these businesses; and
2. Market the S0UthCeDtV[@S8 fun and exciting place and thus improve
the perception of the area and the City in the Puget Sound region.
|n December Of2O1M the City entered 8 contract with Total Destination Marketing tV help lead
the branding process. No lodging tax funds were expended in2018 for this project 8DdUl8
funds were rolled into 2O17. Since this project iSOngOing'nO2ciV8|SfOrt0VriEtg8n8ratedC8O
be reported for 2016.
CitVVf Tukwila. Sounders Sendoff Event ($30,000
|O December 0f2O1G,Seattle Sounders FC qualified tD play iO the K8LS Cup, the championship
game for yWLS soccer. The City was able to quickly allocate lodging tax funds tn help with G
sendoff and @possible celebration event after the K8LSCup.
The sendoff event had over 20U people attend, with almost all being from outside the City.
Additionally, the City got significant earned media from the event, as well as several hundred
likes OO Twitter and FGc8bOOk covering the event and continued building 8 relationship with
Sounders FC.
While $30,000 was budgeted, the City only spent $3'838OD the event.
The City contemplated doing a post-MLS Cup with Sounders FC with the $30.00OiDfunding
that was approved. However, this was contingent on participation by Sounders FC. Sounders
FC focused OD the victory celebration inSeattle after winning the MLSCup.
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Lodging tax applications are now accepted on a rolling basis, allowing greater flexibility in
awarding activities that might bring tourists to the City. The first round of 2017 applications will
be considered by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee on March 28th. The City Council will
begin its review in April of these lodging tax applications.
2017 third party applications will likely include:
• Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority;
• Museum of Flight; and
• Starfire Sports
Additionally, the City of Tukwila is considering requests for the following activities:
• General Administration;
• Southcenter 50th Anniversary;
• Combating the "dangerous Tukwila" misinformation;
• Sounders, S2 Family Fun Days;
• Southcenter Block Party (Baker Blvd Festival Street)
• Farmers/International Market Exploration; and
• Day Marketing Implementation.
RECOMMENDATION
Information Only
ATTACHMENTS
• SSRTA, 2016 JLARC Report and 2016 Scope of Services;
• SSRTA Return on Investment (ROI);
• Museum of Flight, 2016 JLARC Report and 2016 Scope of Services;
• Starfire Sports, 2016 JLARC Report and 2016 Scope of Services; and
• City of Tukwila, JLARC Reports.
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SEATTLE
S 0 U T H S I D Ekuax
Regional Tourism Authority
As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an estimate of:
a. Overall attendance at your proposed event/activity/facility?
535,756
478,270 website, 6203 meeting delegates, 6,066 VC inquires, 19,905
encounters
mailers, 25,312 shuttle riders.
These numbers do not include the advertising exposure!
b. Number of people who will travel fewer than 50 miles for your
26,788
event/activity? Dean Runyan <5% of A
c. Number of people who will travel more than 50 miles for your
508,968
event/activity? Dean Runyan > 95% of A
d. Of the people who travel more than 50 miles, the number of people
254,484
who will travel from another country or state? (50% based on Google
Analytics)
e. *Of the people who travel more than 50 miles, the number of people
116,808*
who will stay overnight in Tukwila. (RTA does not track "Family &
Friends" overnight stays based on distance. 85% from DR) 85% of
Cx27%.
f. *Of the people staying overnight, the number of people who will stay
99,040*
in PAID accommodations (hotel/motel/bed-breakfast) in Seattle
Southside. (174,674 tracked actual room nights' x 2.1 party size from
H2R Conversion Study & RTA ROI) x 27%.
g. Number of paid lodging room nights resulting from your proposed
174,674
event/ activity/facility (for example: 25 paid rooms on Friday and 50
paid rooms on Saturday = 75 paid lodging room nights) (Seattle
Southside Region H2R Conversion Study & RTA ROI)
Calculations assumed 70% room nights go to SeaTac, 27% to Tukwila and 3% to Des Moines based on the
percentage of available rooms in the Seattle Southside TPA per City.
*Seattle Southside Tourism Promotion Area
People who travel more than 50 miles and stay overnight *432,623
People who stay overnight in PAID accommodations *366,815
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Exhibit "N'
2016 Scope of Services
1. Maintain a destination marketing website and toll -free phone number to attract inquiries from
leisure and business travelers and meeting planners primarily outside a 50-mile radius. The
website will include information and business listings for tourism related businesses located in
Tukwila that hold a Tukwila business license including those business that do not pay lodging tax
or TPA assessments; business listings are to be provided by the City.
2. Produce and distribute a Destination Guide that includes information and business listings for
tourism related businesses that hold a Tukwila business license (list of licenses to be provided by
City staff) including those business that do not pay lodging tax or TPA assessments.
3. Provide meeting planning assistance to planners looking host events in the Tukwila area. List all
meeting resources in guide and distribute to potential clients.
4. Work with tourism related business to promote the area as a meeting and event friendly
destination at trade shows and client meetings.
5. Produce and distribute a Dining Guide on a no-less-than every other year basis that includes
information a . nd businesses listings for area fu . 11 service restaurants that includes those located in
Tukwila.
6. Organize familiarization (FAM) tours that highlight local tourism related businesses to other
industry affiliates, planners and media.
7. Include a reciprocal link to the City on Seattle Southside.com in the "About Us" section under
"Our Cities".
8. Seattle Southside RTA will use its social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, blog ppsts, .
press releases, and e-newsletters as vehicles to promote the City's relevant tourism activities,
events and festivals and tourism businesses happenings.
9. Support the City's efforts to attract t visitors to local events by acting as a sourcing partner to help
secure vendors as well as social media and PR support.
10. Staff and operate a Visitor Center kiosk at Westfield Southcenter that provides visitors and area
residents with information about Tukwila merchants, activities, upcoming events, and information
pertaining to the surrounding area. The Visitor Center will be open seven days a week with
extended hours; closed on some major holidays.
11. Produce an Annual Report and present report to the City Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, City
Council, or other meetings, if requested by the City.
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2016 Return on Investment
2016 Seattle Southside RTA-*s Measurable Outcomes:
Website 4J8,270* unique msds resulting /nI62bI2 hotel reservations s$97G average party
spend" = $158,709,312 estimated direct spend
Group Sales: 11781 room nights x $412 per dam= $4,111,886 estimated direct spend
Shuttle Riders: 25312ridezs'x$172ovenagespend= $4,353,664 estimated direct spend
VC Walk-in Hotel 282 room nights x$412 per day* = $115,772 estimated direct spend
Commission: $9,459
Total Estimated Direct Visitor Spend
$4,1680850 Budget
*H2R Research Online Digital Conversion Study After completing a website conversion study conducted by H211
research (a3m party research finn), the RTAlearned previous nepordngunconversionou1connesforthevvebsiteand
online marketing strategies has been significantly under reported. it is estimated 34% of unique visitors to the
website convert into an overnight trip in paid accommodations within the first 12 months.
Furthermore, in previous Rol calculation, conversions from visitors who requested a visitor packet were included in
theRD|caho|ation.ThisconvendonstudvmmsaboconductedbvH2Rreseorchbefore1hedigbe|oonverskznstudx
(54% of people who requested Visitor information packet, converted into an overnight trip). After completing the
vvebsite conversion study, a decision was made to not include the visitor packet conversion rate because most ofthe
people who request visitor packets find Seattle Southside through online marketing tactics. The RTA invests a much
smaller percent of its marketing budget on print advertising. One may assume most visitor requests would be
included or counted within the new online digital conversion study and the intent is to avoid double counting
"Dean Runyan Travel Impacts Report 2016p
uH21? Shuttle Conversion Study (Anyone who spent less than $Bor anyone who spent more than $1,000 were not
included in the resuks)
Respectfolly submitted hs
Katherine Kertzmari) Prp/S'ident/CEO Date
Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority
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2016
Museum of Flight
Year End Metrics, Estimated Actuals
As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an estimate of:
a.
Overall attendance at your proposed event/activity/facility
630,800
b.
Number of people who will travel fewer than 50 miles for your
356,285
event/activity
c.
Number of people who will travel more than 50 miles for your
274,515
event/activity
d.
Of the people who travel more than 50 miles, the number of people
125,575
who will travel from another country or state
e.
of the people who travel more than 50 miles, the number of people
10,500
who will stay overnight in Tukwila.
f.
Of the people staying overnight, the number of people who will stay in
4,750
PAID accommodations (hotel/motel/bed-breakfast) in Tukwila.
g.
Number of paid lodging room nights resulting from your proposed
6,650
event/ activity/facility (for example: 25 paid rooms on Friday and 50
paid rooms on Saturday = 75 paid lodging room nights)
F.*R
2016
Museum of Flight
Scope of Services
1. As needed, contractor shall refer visitors and convention planners to Seattle Southside Regional
Tourism Authority (SSRTA), a destination marketing organization for the City, for assistance with
lodging, restaurants, attractions, transportation companies, etc. or directly to the City.
2. Contractor will encourage 3rd party organizers holding events at the Museum to utilize Seattle
Southside (Tukwila, SeaTac, and Des Moines) hotels. Contractor will, when appropriate, provide
3'd party organizers a one page promotional flyer as an attachment to its rental contracts. The
content of the flyer will be mutually agreed upon by the City and the Museum.
3. The Museum will invite City staff and SSRTA staff members to present to Museum staff and/or
volunteers to SSRTA guest relations program in order to ensure staff and/or volunteers help
promote tourism in the City in partnership and through the City and SSRTA.
4. The Museum will work with the City's partner, SSRTA, to create vacation packages directed
toward overnight guests.
5. The Museum will seek public relations opportunities to recognize the City in press releases,
posters, etc.
6. The Museum will include the City in any donor listings.
7. The Museum will publish an article in a 2016 issue of Aloft magazine (read by over 50,000
people) about the City of Tukwila. The article could include a discussion about things to do
outside of the Museum on visits to the City, dining options, and/or stories of interests as well as
highlighting the Museum — Tukwila partnership. The City will have the opportunity to provide input
to the content of the article.
8. The Museum shall contribute an article to one edition of the City's section of the Tukwila Reporter
or Hazelnut (as deemed most appropriate by the City) about the partnership and corresponding
economic impacts. The insertion shall include a redeemable Museum coupon for City residents.
9. As deemed most appropriate by the Museum, use the #Tukwila, #CityofTukwila, or the name
"Tukwila" in social media posts on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and/or Instagram.
Total Value: $5,000
10. The City shall be listed as a sponsor for the Aviation Pavilion Grand Opening /Father's Day Event.
As a sponsor the City shall have the following benefits:
a. Dedicated booth next to the aircraft of your choice on Saturday, June 18th. The booth can
feature discounts to local stores, information about things to do, information on hotels,
and other collateral and products from companies located in Tukwila.
b. City logo on schedule of events collateral for the grand opening weekend (June 25th)
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c. Signage and exposure in the Aviation Pavilion through July 13tH .
Total Value $10,000
11. The City shall be the presenting sponsor for the Jet Blast Bash/Seafair Activities on August 61h
and 71h. As the presenting sponsor the City shall have the following benefits:
a. Acknowledgment on the Museum's Jet Blast Bash webpage with linked logo.
b. A prime dedicated 10' by 10' tent with 6' tables for giveaways, information, and/or for
hospitality. Museum understands the City will use its booth to promote other businesses
in the City or make the booth available to SSRTA.
c. Photo booth opportunity at VIP viewing party with 1 <3 City of Tukwila (or similar props)
included and opportunity for guests to take home their photos.
d. Minimum of five social media cross promotion posts leading up to and during the event.
City can use the cross promotions to promote activities, dining, shopping, and hotels in
Tukwila.
e. Opportunity to put promotional items in VIP guest goodie bags. Promotional items could
be discounts and coupons for activities, dining, shopping, and/or hotels in Tukwila.
Total Value $10,000
12. The City shall be listed as the presenting sponsor for the "Museum of Fright Family Halloween
Event." As the presenting sponsor the City shall have the following benefits:
a. Acknowledgment on the Museum of Fright webpage with linked logo.
b. Minimum of five social media cross promotion posts leading up to and during the event.
c. Dedicated table space to provide-information and giveaways about City Hospitality
resources.
Total Value $5,000
13. The City shall be listed as the presenting sponsor for the "Santa Fly In" on December 3rd or 101h
As the presenting sponsor the City shall have the following benefits:
a. Acknowledgment on the Santa Fly In webpage with linked logo.
b. Minimum of five social media cross promotion posts leading up to and during the event.
c. Dedicated table space to provide information and giveaways about City Hospitality
resources.
Total Value $5,000
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2016
Starfire Sports
Year End Metrics, Estimated Actuals
As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an estimate of:
a.
Overall attendance at your proposed event /activity /facility
1,200,000
b.
Number of people who will travel fewer than 50 miles for your
104,500
event/activity
c.
Number of people who will travel more than 50 miles for your
5,500+
event/activity
d.
Of the people who travel more than 50 miles, the number of people
12%
who will travel from another country or state
e.
Of the people who travel more than 50 miles, the number of people
3,850+
who will stay overnight in Tukwila.
f.
Of the people staying overnight, the number of people who will stay in
3,850+
PAID accommodations (hotel/motel/bed-breakfast) in Tukwila.
g.
Number of paid lodging room nights resulting from your proposed
3,500+ SF
event/ activity/facility (for example: 25 paid rooms on Friday and 50
Tournaments
paid rooms on Saturday = 75 paid lodging room nights)
only. With 39
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Starfire
2016 Scope of Services
General:
Contractor shall organize, promote and facilitate tournaments, leagues and events at Starfire Sports
Complex with the goal of attracting over 10,000 overnight hotel/motel room nights and 1.3 million annual
visitors (not unique visitors) in a collaborative working relationship with the City of Tukwila. The purpose
of this agreement is for the tracking of hotel bookings, promotions and marketing.
1. As needed, contractor shall refer teams and event directors directly to Seattle Southside
Regional Tourism Authority (SSRTA), a destination marketing organization for the City, for
assistance with lodging, restaurants, attractions, transportation companies, etc. or directly to the
City.
2. Contractor will encourage and, where possible, require other 3`d party organizers holding
tournaments and events at Starfire to utilize Seattle Southside (Tukwila, SeaTac, and Des
Moines) lodging businesses. Contractor will provide 3rd party organizers a one page promotional
flyer as an attachment (to be provided by the City) to its rental agreements.
3. Contractor shall provide a prominently placed City of Tukwila logo to the sponsor section of the
landing page of www.starfiresports.com website.
4. Contractor will promote City of Tukwila attractions and activities through its marketing
department, league information, and tournament relations via links in email signatures and
information in event documents. Information may be regarding non-city activities.
5. Contractor and City shall work in conjunction to provide content in the regular e-newsletters, from
Starfire Sports about Tukwila attractions and activities.
6. In all collateral, press releases, medias, etc. where a location is mentioned, contractor shall
always identify the location of Starfire as being located in "Tukwila."
7. Provide a minimum of four social media post per month promoting activities, dining, shopping,
and/or hotels in the City. Content to be provided by the City and approved by Contractor.
8. As deemed most appropriate by Contractor, use the #Tukwila or the name "Tukwila" in social
media posts on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and/or Instagram.
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City of Tukwila, General Administration
Year End Metrics, Estimated Actuals
As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an estimate of:
a.
Overall attendance at your proposed event/activity/facility
0
b.
Number of people who will travel fewer than 50 miles for your
0
c.
Number of people who will travel more than 50 miles for your
0
d.
Of the people who travel more than 50 miles, the number of people
0
who will travel from another country or state
e.
Of the people who travel more than 50 miles, the number of people
0
who will stay overnight in Tukwila.
f.
Of the people staying overnight, the number of people who will stay in
0
PAID accommodations (hotel/motel/bed-breakfast) in Tukwila.
g.
Number of paid lodging room nights resulting from your proposed
0
event/ activity/facility (for example: 25 paid rooms on Friday and 50
paid rooms on Saturday = 75 paid lodging room nights)
Note, the General Administration funding is used to support the administration of the lodging tax
funds, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and oversight of contractors awarded lodging tax funds.
City of Tukwila, Day Marketing
Year End Metrics, Estimated Actua|a
As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an estimate of:
a.
Overall attendance at your proposed event/activity/facility
0
b.
Number of people who will travel fewer than 50 miles for your
0
c.
Number of people who will travel more than 50 miles for your
0
d.
Of the people who travel more than 50 miles, the number of people
0
who will travel from another country or state
e.
Of the people who travel more than 50 miles, the number of people
0
who will stay overnight in Tukwila.
f.
Of the people staying overnight, the number of people who will stay in
0
PAID accommodations (hotel/motel/bed-breakfast) in Tukwila.
g.
Number of paid lodging room nights resulting from your proposed
0
event/ activity/facility (for example: 25 paid rooms on Friday and 50
paid rooms on Saturday = 75 paid lodging room nights)
Note, the development of the day marketing brand is ongoing and is scheduled to be completed in
the summer of 2017. None of the awarded lodging tax funds were expended in 2016.
2016
City of Tukwila, Sounders FC Send Off
Year End Metrics, Estimated Actuals
As a direct result of your proposed tourism-related service, provide an estimate of:
a.
Overall attendance at your proposed event/activity/facility
200
b.
Number of people who will travel fewer than 50 miles for your
190
event/activity
c.
Number of people who will travel more than 50 miles for your
10
event/activity
d.
Of the people who travel more than 50 miles, the number of people
0
who will travel from another country or state
e.
Of the people who travel more than 50 miles, the number of people
0
who will stay overnight in Tukwila.
f.
Of the people staying overnight, the number of people who will stay in
0
PAID accommodations (hotel/motel/bed-breakfast) in Tukwila.
g.
Number of paid lodging room nights resulting from your proposed
0
event/ activity/facility (for example: 25 paid rooms on Friday and 50
paid rooms on Saturday = 75 paid lodging room nights)
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