Bainbridge Island Tourism Alliance - City of Bainbridge Island
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CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND<br />
2012 LODGING/TOURISM FUND APPLICATION<br />
PROPOSAL COVER SHEET<br />
Project Name: <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong>: Phase IV Destination Marketing Campaign<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> Organization: <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
Is Organization a 501(c)3 or (c)6? Yes 501(c)(6) Tax ID#: 91-0653393<br />
Primary Contact: Andrea Mackin on behalf <strong>of</strong> B I Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
Secondary Contacts: Marian Holt McLain<br />
Mailing Address: 395 Winslow Way E., <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong>, WA 98110<br />
Day phone: #206-842-3700 (Chamber) Cell phone: Andrea Mackin #206-605-0710<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> pages in proposal: 16 + letters <strong>of</strong> support<br />
Email(s): andiemackin@gmail.com, mholtmclain@msn.com<br />
Under the definition <strong>of</strong> “tourism promotion”, which <strong>of</strong> the following does your proposal<br />
include? Please mark all that apply and how much is requested in each category:<br />
√ Funding Category Dollar Amount<br />
Advertising, publicizing or otherwise distributing information for the<br />
purpose <strong>of</strong> attracting and welcoming tourists<br />
$12,000<br />
Developing strategies to expand tourism $22,000<br />
Operating tourism promotion agencies<br />
Marketing and operations <strong>of</strong> special festivals or events $ 3,000<br />
Acquisition, operation or improvement <strong>of</strong> a tourism-related facility<br />
If the proposal requests funds for acquisition, operation or improvement <strong>of</strong> a tourism-related<br />
facility, please indicate the legal owner <strong>of</strong> that facility: N/A<br />
Is the applicant partnering with other organizations in this proposal?<br />
No X Yes – please identify the partner(s) and briefly describe their involvement:<br />
( See next page for description <strong>of</strong> partner organizations )<br />
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Partner organizations:<br />
By definition, the <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> is a collective <strong>of</strong> three community<br />
agencies:<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Downtown Association<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Lodging Association, and<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Arts & Humanities (one <strong>of</strong> the original members who will rejoin the<br />
<strong>Alliance</strong> in 2012)<br />
In addition, the 2012 proposal serves to establish new partners and strengthen existing<br />
relationships representing distinct service areas in the community who are positioned to<br />
become increasingly important visitor destinations. Including:<br />
§ Lynwood Center<br />
§ Rolling Bay<br />
§ Coppertop / Sportsman Business Park<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> island Japanese Exclusion Memorial<br />
§ Friends <strong>of</strong> the Farm properties<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Farmers’ Market<br />
§ Bloedel Reserve<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Historical Museum<br />
§ Eagle Harbor waterfront and <strong>Island</strong> beaches<br />
§ Kids Discovery Museum<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> Art<br />
§ <strong>Island</strong>Wood<br />
Has the applicant received funding from the Lodging Tax (Civic Improvement) Fund within the<br />
last five years? No X Yes If yes, note the year and project name:<br />
Answer:<br />
2011 <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> : Phase III<br />
Funded: $12,000<br />
2010 <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong><br />
Funded: $39,940<br />
2009 <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong><br />
Funded: $60,000<br />
2008 <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong><br />
Funded: $35,000<br />
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LODGING /TOURISM FUND<br />
APPLICATION CHECKLIST<br />
Please provide the following information in the order listed. Incomplete applications may not<br />
be reviewed for funding.<br />
X Completed Cover Sheet<br />
Applicant Information<br />
Please respond to each <strong>of</strong> these questions in the space and format provided. If the proposal<br />
includes multiple partners please include the requested information for each.<br />
1. Describe the applicant organization’s mission, history and areas <strong>of</strong> expertise. Describe<br />
the applicant’s experience in tourism promotion on <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> and its demonstrated<br />
ability to complete the proposed project.<br />
The <strong>Alliance</strong> now prepares to enter its fifth year with a strong brand and successful track<br />
record <strong>of</strong> adressing multiple aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong>’s destination tourism market, and<br />
creating strategic activities and materials designed to continue to expand the visibility and<br />
effectiveness <strong>of</strong> the get away to it all / visitbainbridge.com brand.<br />
Currently, each <strong>of</strong> the active <strong>Alliance</strong> partners (B I Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce, B I Downtown<br />
Association, and B I Lodging Association) are engaged in successful tourism related marketing<br />
activities, each with a unique focus on creating an enhanced visitor experience and through<br />
the <strong>Alliance</strong> continue to work collaboratively to promote and increase destination tourism to<br />
<strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong>.<br />
Specific partner programs include the following:<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce is a 501 (c)(6) non-pr<strong>of</strong>it corporation<br />
providing an array <strong>of</strong> services to its 860+ members and the community at large.<br />
The Chamber runs the <strong>of</strong>ficial Visitor Information center for the <strong>Island</strong>, and works<br />
collaboratively with most <strong>Island</strong> organizations to help promote and support their<br />
events. The Grand Old Fourth <strong>of</strong> July, Oktoberfest, Sportsman Park Family Fun Fair,<br />
and the Chamber’s tourist information kiosk at the <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Ferry Terminal<br />
all represent the Chamber’s successful execution <strong>of</strong> year-round tourism related<br />
efforts and support.<br />
§ The <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Downtown Association (BIDA) is a 501 (c)(3) non-pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
organization, and a designated Main Street organization under the National Trust for<br />
Historic Preservation, one <strong>of</strong> only 11 in the state <strong>of</strong> Washington. BIDA works to support<br />
and expand the economic vitality <strong>of</strong> the island’s commercial core, downtown Winslow,<br />
through a variety <strong>of</strong> efforts and activities including the Girls’ Night Out, Movies in the<br />
Park, Holidays Downtown, and production <strong>of</strong> the annual downtown Walkabout Guide<br />
which is distributed to over 270 locations around the Seattle metropolitan area.<br />
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§ The <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Lodging Association (BILA) promotes a variety <strong>of</strong> lodging options<br />
including cottages, bed & breakfasts, hotels, motels, vacation rentals, and private<br />
retreats, as well as promoting events and attractions island-wide. BILA produces and<br />
distributes rack cards and has an active website, which <strong>of</strong>fers instant updates on<br />
availability and contact information for lodging and accommodations. The Association<br />
is an all-volunteer organization and collects statistics on overnight stays.<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Arts & Humanities Council, a member in the <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> in the<br />
past, will rejoin the <strong>Alliance</strong> in 2012.<br />
Collectively, the <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> has worked since early 2008 toward the development and<br />
implementation <strong>of</strong> a visitor and destination tourism strategy. <strong>Tourism</strong> veterans Marian McLain<br />
and Fred Burrow were hired by the <strong>Alliance</strong> in its first year to research tourism efforts on<br />
<strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> and in 20 West Coast communities. By convening community focus group s<br />
on the topic <strong>of</strong> tourism development, they were able to provide a one-year initial strategy to<br />
begin an effective long-range tourism strategy on <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong>.<br />
The strategic marketing plan identified three critical areas <strong>of</strong> need: A distinct <strong>Bainbridge</strong><br />
<strong>Island</strong> tourism brand, a visitor portal web site with links to all other tourism stakeholders<br />
(including the four participating agencies comprising the <strong>Alliance</strong>), and a printed all-island<br />
tourism brochure designed to promote a variety <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ferings around <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong>.<br />
2010 saw the completion, delivery, and distribution <strong>of</strong> the branded <strong>Bainbridge</strong> Getaway To It<br />
All brochure, and the continuation <strong>of</strong> the web site, which was launched in late 2009. Initial<br />
destination marketing efforts intended to drive traffic to the web site including pay per click<br />
advertising, and digital advertising on the Washington State Ferries were also initiated.<br />
The <strong>Alliance</strong>, with the Downtown Association as lead agency, completed a project to create<br />
and install a new visitor information display kiosk at the Winslow ferry terminal, partially funded<br />
through a State <strong>of</strong> WA CTED grant. Another product was a 1-minute promotional web video.<br />
And <strong>Alliance</strong> members helped to promote two new businesses – Kitsap Tours and <strong>Bainbridge</strong><br />
<strong>Island</strong> Scooter – that brought new <strong>Island</strong> transportation options to walk-on ferry visitors.<br />
in January <strong>of</strong> 2011 the <strong>Alliance</strong> members hosted a “<strong>Tourism</strong> Stakeholders” meeting to bring<br />
together all businesses and organizations involved in the local tourism economy including:<br />
§ Best Western PLUS<br />
§ Bloedel Reserve<br />
§ B I Art Museum<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> Bakers<br />
§ Winery <strong>Alliance</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong><br />
§ Arts & Humanities<br />
§ Farmers’ Market and Global Source Education<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> Travel<br />
§ Local Harvest Restaurant<br />
§ Kitsap Visitor and Convention Bureau<br />
§ Trans 4 Media (WSF advertising partner)<br />
§ KOMO-TV<br />
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Additional goals and objectives accomplished by the <strong>Alliance</strong>’s 2011 LTAC award included:<br />
§ Web Site<br />
Significant progress on the “visitbainbridge.com” occurred, as the <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong><br />
web site moved into a maintenance phase. New content was added as news stories,<br />
and content related to TA activities appeared in local and regional press. Partners were<br />
encouraged to reinforce their own websites by linking to the TA website in order to<br />
optimize web searches.<br />
§ Print Advertising/ Media Presence<br />
Partnerships with our stakeholders (see February 2011 SEATTLE Magazine co-op ad with<br />
Bloedel Reserve and Best Western <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Suites) gained the <strong>Alliance</strong>’s get<br />
away to it all brand regional exposure in 2011. Additional print advertising funded by<br />
the <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce provided reinforcement for the brand via<br />
SUNSET Magazine, SEATTLE Magazine, TravelHost, and several other regional travel<br />
publications.<br />
§ Digital Advertising<br />
Trans4media<br />
The <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong>’s partnership with T4media, providers <strong>of</strong> digital advertising to the<br />
Washington State Ferries on-board digital media, continued in 2011. Digital advertising<br />
on the WSF Seattle run enhanced the existing marketing efforts by providing 42,000<br />
impressions per month – many to destination visitors. Images from the TA’s ongoing<br />
“get away to it all” print campaign in partnership with the B I Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
were shown throughout the year on the <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> – Seattle routes, including<br />
screens operated in the Coleman Dock ferry terminal and newly installed screens onisland<br />
at the <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> ferry terminal, and front window <strong>of</strong> the Chamber <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce.<br />
§ Seattle CVB – Metronatural<br />
The <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> participated in a 7-month long on-line digital campaign through<br />
the Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau’s visitseattle.org website via “button” ads<br />
that appeared on a pre-selected series <strong>of</strong> destination pages. The campaign was<br />
designed to provide a total <strong>of</strong> 28,000 impressions (appearances <strong>of</strong> the button ads)<br />
during the time period from April 1, 2011 – October 31, 2011. Tracking <strong>of</strong> monthly web<br />
stats shows delivery and response from viewers, including click-through rate for different<br />
locations where the ads appeared. (See attached web stats).<br />
§ KOMO TV- Fisher Broadcasting Partnership<br />
Weather related delays coupled with access issues due to the Winslow Way<br />
Reconstruction work in downtown Winslow postponed filming until late summer <strong>of</strong> 2011.<br />
The initial two and a-half day shoot covered a wide variety <strong>of</strong> island locations including<br />
Farmers Market, the Japanese Memorial, Historic Lynwood Center, Fay <strong>Bainbridge</strong> State<br />
Park, downtown Winslow, the Marina district, and several private farms including Day<br />
Road’s Laughing Crow Farm and Sweetlife Farm. Additional video was shot in a followup<br />
session. The 2011 video / advertising campaign ran post-summer, and continued to<br />
run through the shoulder season, beginning in October. (See attached commercial<br />
schedule). This on-air campaign provided broader reach throughout the greater Seattle<br />
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and East Side market, and allowed the <strong>Alliance</strong> to benefit from KOMO’s work with<br />
partner organizations to double the investment <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Alliance</strong> and multiply the impact<br />
<strong>of</strong> the television campaign.<br />
Other <strong>Alliance</strong> Highlights in 2011 that met program goals included two high-pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
achievements:<br />
§ Partner, Kitsap Visitors and Convention Bureau 2011 Kitsap <strong>Tourism</strong> Roundtable<br />
The <strong>Alliance</strong> brought a 10-person contingent representing a variety <strong>of</strong> lodging,<br />
recreation, and retailers to the Kitsap <strong>Tourism</strong> Roundtable held by Kitsap VCB.<br />
§ Selection as NORTHWEST MEETINGS+EVENTS’ 2011 Best <strong>Island</strong> Getaway<br />
Destination marketing efforts garnered the <strong>Alliance</strong> the Editor’s Choice Award from<br />
Northwest Meetings + Events (a partner publication from SEATTLE Magazine) as the Best<br />
<strong>Island</strong> Getaway for 2011.<br />
2. If any projects previously funded through the Lodging Tax (Civic Improvement) Fund<br />
were not completed and/or if reports were not submitted to the <strong>City</strong> as requested, please<br />
explain.<br />
Some scheduled deliverables were subject to project delays due to turnover in several<br />
<strong>of</strong> the partner organization’s Executive Director positions. Deliverables have been received<br />
and all funds obligated to date have been accounted for.<br />
Project Information<br />
Provide a description <strong>of</strong> the proposed project, addressing each <strong>of</strong> the stated criteria in the<br />
order below:<br />
3. Identify the project’s main objectives and how they will be achieved. Be as specific as<br />
possible about proposed services, quantities, tourism market, distribution method and costs –<br />
or about the facility capital and operating costs to be funded.<br />
PRELIMINARY FUNDING REQUEST FOR 2012<br />
The 2012 <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> funding request is designed to meet two criteria critical to the<br />
continued development and expansion <strong>of</strong> strategic destination tourism efforts.<br />
§ PART #1: Continued expansion <strong>of</strong> destination marketing through existing channels, and<br />
§ PART #2: Development <strong>of</strong> a new vision for the <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> addressing the growth in<br />
visitor resources and destinations on <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong><br />
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PART #1. CONTINUED DESTINATION MARKETING $12,000<br />
In the coming year, the <strong>Alliance</strong> will expand the campaign’s regional reach through a highly<br />
targeted regional media campaign, leveraging the resources <strong>of</strong> their media partner, Fisher<br />
Broadcasting, to multiply the return on investment through partnerships and local sponsorships.<br />
The following :15 second, :30 second, and long-form 3 minute destination marketing videos<br />
were produced by KOMO-TV for the <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> in 2011 and are the<br />
property <strong>of</strong> all <strong>Alliance</strong> stakeholders for use on individual stakeholder websites and other<br />
promotional venues.<br />
KPS_<strong>Bainbridge</strong> FULL<br />
http://vimeo.com/30450117<br />
password: bainbridgefull<br />
<strong>Bainbridge</strong> Spot :30<br />
http://vimeo.com/29696517<br />
password: bispot30<br />
<strong>Bainbridge</strong> Spot :15<br />
http://vimeo.com/29696554<br />
password: bispot15<br />
The 2012 proposal will leverage a continuation <strong>of</strong> shoulder season (mid Feb-mid April / mid<br />
October – mid December) advertising campaign utilizing KOMO-TV and KOMOnews.com to<br />
reach expanded audience <strong>of</strong> local and regional destination market.<br />
The <strong>Alliance</strong>’s unique partnership with Fisher Communications (KOMO-TV, KOMONews.com)<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a strategic vehicle that allows us to reach a unique audience, which is prequalified as<br />
key destination travel consumers. 60% <strong>of</strong> KOMO’s audience is age 25-54, and is affluent with<br />
57% above $150,000 average household income.<br />
A combined strategy <strong>of</strong> on-line and Television will leverage the 2010-11 funded video<br />
campaign and allow the <strong>Alliance</strong> to continue to brand the visitbainbridge.com message.<br />
ON-LINE: KOMONews.com as a local media site is in the top three in the market.<br />
KOMONews.com has an audience <strong>of</strong> 2 million on-line users each month, with more than 19<br />
million page views monthly.<br />
Proposed online media buy<br />
Website Placement Dates Impressions Investment<br />
KOMONews.com Home Page Video Banner Feb-April 300,000 $1,500<br />
KOMONews.com Home Page Video Banner Oct-Dec 300,000 $1,500<br />
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Total $3,000
ON AIR: KOMO-TV and KOMO.2 will use provide 4-6 weeks total <strong>of</strong> messages with paid<br />
schedule focusing on end <strong>of</strong> week. (See attached media schedule) 2012 on air campaign will<br />
focus on a heavy Mar/April OR Oct/Nov shoulder season time frame. KOMO-TV will provide<br />
additional unpaid spots as inventory allows (station support match).<br />
Proposed on air media buy<br />
15’s 30’s<br />
• M-Sun 5-9a KOMO 4 News/Good Morning America 10x<br />
• M-Fri 9a-4p Regis/View/The Doctors/Soaps/Dr. Oz 8x 6x<br />
• M-Su 4-7p KOMO 4 News 6x 4x<br />
• M-Su 11a/p KOMO 4 News/Dr. Oz/MGM Movies 35x 35x<br />
• M-Su 5a-1a KOMO 4 station support match * 35x 35x<br />
---- ----<br />
Total Messages 94x 81x<br />
Total impressions in Western Washington Avg Frequency Msg is seen<br />
Households 6,231,200 5.1x<br />
Adults 35-64 4,345,800 4.5x<br />
Adults 25+ 7,399,800 4.5x<br />
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Total $9,000<br />
The ongoing media partnership with Fisher Broadcasting and KOMO-TV, KOMONews.com is<br />
intended to be a pilot partnership that will allow Fisher to expand their reach into the Kitsap<br />
Peninsula and Olympic Peninsula destination markets. The <strong>Alliance</strong> will work with Kitsap<br />
Peninsula VCB in 2012 to extend the partnership into adjacent Kitsap Peninsula communities<br />
and brand <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> as the gateway market to further destination travel in Western<br />
Washington.<br />
The partnership initiated with Patty Graf-Hoke through the 2011 Destination Kitsap Peninsula<br />
<strong>Tourism</strong> Roundtable will allow the <strong>Alliance</strong> to leverage existing destination marketing efforts<br />
with the Kitsap VCB’s website and regional efforts for greater overall effectiveness.<br />
Total Requested Allocation for combined on-line and Television media $12,000*<br />
* The proposed partnership with KOMO and Fisher will provide a double-the investment return<br />
as KOMO seeks additional funds from corporate sponsors, and commercial partners to extend<br />
the reach and return on our investment. The <strong>Alliance</strong> will continue to work with KOMO to add<br />
<strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> to their current “Neighborhoods” page and news.
PART #2. DEVELOPING A NEW VISION FOR THE TOURISM ALLIANCE $25,000<br />
During past two years our local economy has evolved considerably. As projects that had been<br />
mothballed during the recession are beginning to come back to life, destination tourism<br />
opportunities are taking on new dimensions, as well. New neighborhood-based attractions<br />
are emerging, complete with small conference facilities, restaurants, and retail that will<br />
expand the variety <strong>of</strong> options for day and overnight visitors. These inter-island destinations will<br />
require a coordinated, flexible destination marketing strategy that addresses existing issues<br />
such as transportation, and lodging, and creates a cohesive strategy for adapting existing<br />
tactics to emerging needs.<br />
The <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> by definition is intended to provide a central clearinghouse for a wide<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> stakeholders to coordinate efforts, address gaps in service, and recognize the<br />
benefits <strong>of</strong> well-coordinated, joint destination marketing strategies.<br />
Additionally, <strong>Island</strong> service centers are developing their own unique character and attracting<br />
specific visitors. Areas currently identified in need <strong>of</strong> immediate consideration include:<br />
§ Lynwood Center - new event center at Lynwood will create more lodging & meetings,<br />
conferences, weddings, events<br />
§ Rolling Bay - Bay Hay & Feed is doubling their retail area)<br />
§ Coppertop / Sportsman Business Park - <strong>Bainbridge</strong> Organic Distillers, Bottlehead<br />
Brewery, Storyville C<strong>of</strong>fee expansion, new deli<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> island Japanese Exclusion Memorial (increase in Japanese tourism)<br />
§ Friends <strong>of</strong> the Farm properties - Johnson Farm, Morales Farm, Day Rd., Suyematsu, and<br />
increasing popularity <strong>of</strong> Agri-tourism<br />
§ Eagle Harbor waterfront and <strong>Island</strong> beaches<br />
§ Gateway and <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> Art<br />
§ Grow Community<br />
§ Proposed Port<br />
§ New coalition emerging to develop Unocal Property into park, outdoor sculpture park,<br />
and visitor welcome center<br />
At the same time, key <strong>Island</strong> attractions are coming in to their own, requesting assistance and<br />
generating opportunities. These existing destinations with established visitor bases need to be<br />
included in a coordinated effort in order to leverage already successful marketing strategies,<br />
and avoid duplication:<br />
§ Bloedel Reserve – new open visitor policies, addition <strong>of</strong> rental venue<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Historical Museum – heritage tourism<br />
§ Kids Discovery Museum<br />
§ <strong>Island</strong>Wood – open rental venue including weddings, conferences<br />
§ Farmers’ Market<br />
§ Downtown Winslow Shops & Restaurants – high pr<strong>of</strong>ile chefs, locally sourced menus<br />
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§ Marina district<br />
§ <strong>Island</strong> Wineries and tasting rooms<br />
§ Japanese tourism is expanding due to BIJEM bringing new transportation needs<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> have expressed a desire to have a more comprehensive<br />
review <strong>of</strong> emerging needs and opportunities. The stakeholders want a consensus building<br />
process that includes assessment <strong>of</strong> tourism transportation needs, coordinated signage and<br />
way-finding, potential market for conferences/events, and collaborative tourism projects,<br />
reducing the chances for duplication and overlap <strong>of</strong> efforts.<br />
SOLUTION:<br />
The 2012 <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> proposal identifies the need to greatly expand beyond four founding<br />
organizations to include additional stakeholders. The existing stakeholders feel this is a critical<br />
opportunity to take the branding, and strategic plans created by LTAC funding over the past 4<br />
years forward.<br />
Therefor, the <strong>Alliance</strong> encourages funding a part-time (.5 FTE) dedicated tourism pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
to lead the establishment <strong>of</strong> a renewed, more representative, and active coalition.<br />
HALF-TIME ALLIANCE COORDINATOR /TOURISM PROFESSIONAL Total $22,000<br />
Engaging Travel and Niche Magazine Writers Total $3,000<br />
<strong>Alliance</strong> representative would coordinate the invitation <strong>of</strong> six target national publications to<br />
send a writer to <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> for individual and customized tours – including overnight<br />
accommodations, meals, guided tours, and one-on-one designed to produce long-term,<br />
feature articles in key market publications.<br />
Target markets to include:<br />
• Field & Stream – tour Sage, meet local fish guides, ornithologist<br />
• Wine<br />
• Agriculture<br />
• Bicycling<br />
• Canoe/Kayaks<br />
• Boaters<br />
• Chicken Coops<br />
• Japanese Tourists<br />
• Gardens<br />
• History / Heritage tourism<br />
• The Arts<br />
Total Requested Allocation for combined on-line and Television media $25,000<br />
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4. Based on the stated selection criteria, describe specific measurable outcomes<br />
anticipated from this project:<br />
A. Expected impact in increased tourism -- including actual or estimated number <strong>of</strong> tourists<br />
at your event/facility last year and estimates for 2012;<br />
The <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> anticipates that implementation <strong>of</strong> these tools and strategies<br />
including a comprehensive, targeted media campaign will not only increase<br />
destination tourism to <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong>, and particularly overnight stays, but will provide<br />
us with key information that will allow us to continue to refine our strategies. We know<br />
that a growing percentage <strong>of</strong> all tourism decisions are made via the web. We also know<br />
that in similar customer situations, visitors and tourists spend more per capita than<br />
residents.<br />
B. Expected impact in increased overnight stays -- including actual or estimated numbers<br />
<strong>of</strong> tourists who will stay overnight in <strong>Bainbridge</strong> lodging establishments in 2012 as a result<br />
<strong>of</strong> proposed activities, including basis for estimates;<br />
<strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Lodging Assn. estimates 16,200 projected 2011 room/nights, which<br />
represents a 20% increase over last year.<br />
www.visitbainbridge.com web stats for Jan 1, 2011 – August 30, 2010<br />
1,152 Total Visits on <strong>Alliance</strong> web site<br />
11,846 Page views<br />
132 pages were viewed a total <strong>of</strong> 11,846 times<br />
The highest number were for the landing page <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> - Get Away to it All-<br />
Lodging, Shopping, Food and Wine (2,429)<br />
Those were followed closely by searches for Lodging Lodging – <strong>Bainbridge</strong> - a wide<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> outstanding places to stay. -Lodging (1,079)<br />
<strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Attractions -Winslow: miles from ordinary (833), and<br />
Food and Wine <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> -Get a taste <strong>of</strong> island life. - Food (712)<br />
C. Expected impact on enhancing tourist facilities or infrastructure;<br />
Not directly applicable for 2012, but <strong>Alliance</strong>’s expansion will provide valuable support<br />
for destination attractions in emerging neighborhoods including Lynwood Center, Rolling<br />
Bay, Gateway and the site <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Japanese Exclusion Memorial.<br />
D. Projected economic impact on <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> businesses, facilities, events and<br />
amenities (helpful data may be found on the Washington State Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce website at www.commerce.wa.gov);<br />
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According to the Washington State Department <strong>of</strong> Commerce’s 2009 Why <strong>Tourism</strong><br />
Matters study, <strong>Tourism</strong> is a $15.2 billion industry that supports nearly 144,000 jobs,<br />
contributes nearly $1 billion in local and state tax revenues and ranks fourth in Gross<br />
Domestic Product (GDP) produced in Washington.<br />
Visitors from other states generated an additional $235 <strong>of</strong> tax revenue for each<br />
Washington household. Local in-state residents generated an additional $140 <strong>of</strong> tax<br />
revenue per household. Locally, the <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce tracked<br />
35,944 non-local visitors (tourists), and 915 local visitors ("local visitors" are people from<br />
<strong>Bainbridge</strong> or NK that come into the <strong>of</strong>fice expressly for the VIC - looking for maps,<br />
brochures, information, wedding info, lodging for out <strong>of</strong> town guests, etc.) for the period<br />
between January 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011.<br />
Simple math says if every one <strong>of</strong> those visitors spent a minimum <strong>of</strong> $50 while they were<br />
here, 35,944 visitors x $50 = $ 1.79M into our local economy. Add dinner and an<br />
overnight stay and the value to our island economy becomes very apparent.<br />
E. Partnerships with other groups or businesses in the proposed project – including efforts to<br />
minimize duplication <strong>of</strong> services where appropriate and encourage cooperative<br />
marketing;<br />
§<br />
§ Best Western PLUS<br />
§ Bloedel Reserve<br />
§ B I Art Museum<br />
§ B I Historical Museum<br />
§ Eagle Harbor Book Co.<br />
§ Back <strong>of</strong> Beyond and Exotic Aquatics<br />
§ Friends <strong>of</strong> the Farm<br />
§ Sustainable <strong>Bainbridge</strong><br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> Bakers<br />
§ Coppertop / Sportsman Business Park<br />
§ Kids Discovery Museum<br />
§ Rolling Bay<br />
§ Harbor Pub & Pegasus / the Marina<br />
§ Winery <strong>Alliance</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong><br />
§ Arts & Humanities<br />
§ Farmers’ Market and Global Source Education<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> Travel<br />
§ Local Harvest Restaurant<br />
§ Kitsap Visitor and Convention Bureau<br />
§ Trans 4 Media (WSF advertising partner)<br />
§ KOMO-TV<br />
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F. Project feasibility including cost-effectiveness, applicants’ demonstrated history <strong>of</strong><br />
success, and assessment <strong>of</strong> the project’s ability to meet permitting requirements, if<br />
applicable;<br />
Phase IV <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> is a responsible, responsive, and realistic solution to the<br />
expanding need for strategic destination marketing that meets a variety <strong>of</strong> individual<br />
tourism-related businesses and interests on the <strong>Island</strong>. The previously funded activities<br />
and assessments for the <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> demonstrate the capabilities <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Alliance</strong> to<br />
interpret destination marketing efforts that are both appropriate and respectful <strong>of</strong> our<br />
island lifestyle.<br />
G. Plan to measure the project’s impact on increasing tourism, increasing overnight stays,<br />
and/or enhancing tourist facilities and/or infrastructure;<br />
The <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong>’s dedicated website, <strong>Bainbridge</strong>-GetAwayToItAll.com , has the<br />
ability to track site visits and ‘click through’ by consumer interest. Web stats give us the<br />
data that supports number <strong>of</strong> unique visits per month, pages visited, and resulting<br />
destination information optioned through the website. In addition, specific reservations<br />
accessed via the website’s portals and links to the Lodging Association and individual<br />
members provides additional confirmation <strong>of</strong> direct ‘heads in beds’ results.<br />
H. Project’s potential to draw visitors to the <strong>Island</strong> and increase overnight stays during the<br />
<strong>of</strong>f-season; and<br />
HiGH.<br />
I. Indicate whether or not Hotel/Motel Tax funds will be matched with other funding<br />
sources or non-monetary resources such as volunteer hours, and if so, please specify.<br />
The four partner organizations comprising the <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> are committed to<br />
working together in a collaborative nature to quadruple the efficiency and efforts <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Alliance</strong>. In addition, the <strong>Alliance</strong> will work to leverage additional resources <strong>of</strong>fered by<br />
the <strong>Island</strong> businesses, volunteers, hotels, restaurants, cultural organizations, and<br />
planners. The media partnership with KOMO TV and Fisher Broadcasting will be<br />
DOUBLED (at least) by additional partners and sponsors who will increase the funding<br />
base for the media campaign.<br />
The <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce currently houses the island’s Visitor<br />
Information Center(s) and may provide additional funds to match destination marketing<br />
efforts, as well as the budget for a dedicated part-time <strong>Tourism</strong> staff person to head up<br />
the <strong>Alliance</strong>’s activities.<br />
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Project Timeline and Budget<br />
5. Provide a project timeline that identifies major milestones.<br />
Q1 (Jan – Mar) 2011<br />
First Quarter Activities:<br />
In order to engage the expanding group <strong>of</strong> stakeholders participating in destination<br />
tourism activities, the <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> will plan to hold a first quarter Stakeholders<br />
meetings and include 20+ Key Stakeholders from different constituencies on the island<br />
including wineries, the arts, restaurants, retail, lodging, special events, the harbor,<br />
ferries, sports, parks, agritourism, and Bloedel Reserve.<br />
The goal will be to weave stakeholder interest into coordinated efforts under the<br />
<strong>Alliance</strong> umbrella to promote tourism on <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong>, using and refining the<br />
website as a portal, and create working groups who can pool their efforts.<br />
Q2 (April – June) 2011<br />
Second Quarter Activities:<br />
On-air campaign. Goal is to add to this budget via additional underwriters, supporters,<br />
and partnerships. Video campaign which originally aired in Fall <strong>of</strong> 2011 will be repeated<br />
in either the late Winter or Fall shoulder season to encourage <strong>of</strong>f-season visitor traffic.<br />
The goal <strong>of</strong> our media campaign will be to bring attention to the <strong>Island</strong>’s destination<br />
interests during the shoulder seasons, starting in late Feb –March – mid April 2012. (BILA<br />
web stats indicate that there is typically an increase in visits to their site beginning in<br />
March.) OR run in the early to mid-Fall months <strong>of</strong> mid-October – November- mid<br />
December to encourage regional holiday visitors.<br />
Continued development <strong>of</strong> partnerships and further identification <strong>of</strong> collaborative<br />
destination marketing efforts that will support and benefit various neighborhood<br />
centered attractions. Goal will be to develop a hub for group advertising, promotion,<br />
and media connections for destination resources island wide.<br />
Planning for writers’ visits, schedule throughout spring, summer and fall to compliment<br />
individual stakeholders and target markets.<br />
Q3 – Q4<br />
Third - Fourth Quarter Activities:<br />
Marketing and partnership efforts to continue, including promotional activities with local<br />
and regional concierge, meeting planners, and VCB’s.<br />
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6. Include a detailed budget for the proposed project itemizing expenses and income.<br />
Include the amount requested from the Lodging Tax Fund and identify other sources <strong>of</strong><br />
funding anticipated or obtained, including in-kind contributions necessary to complete the<br />
project.<br />
PART # 1 : Combined on-line and Television media $12,000*<br />
Proposed online media buy<br />
Website Placement Dates Impressions Investment<br />
KOMONews.com Home Page Video Banner Feb-April 300,000 $1,500<br />
KOMONews.com Home Page Video Banner Oct-Dec 300,000 $1,500<br />
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Total $ 3,000<br />
ON AIR: KOMO-TV and KOMO.2 will use provide 4-6 weeks total <strong>of</strong> messages with paid<br />
schedule focusing on end <strong>of</strong> week. (See attached media schedule) 2012 on air campaign will<br />
focus on a heavy Mar/April OR Oct/Nov shoulder season time frame. KOMO-TV will provide<br />
additional unpaid spots as inventory allows (station support match).<br />
Proposed on air media buy<br />
15’s 30’s<br />
• M-Sun 5-9a KOMO 4 News/Good Morning America 10x<br />
• M-Fri 9a-4p Regis/View/The Doctors/Soaps/Dr. Oz 8x 6x<br />
• M-Su 4-7p KOMO 4 News 6x 4x<br />
• M-Su 11a/p KOMO 4 News/Dr. Oz/MGM Movies 35x 35x<br />
• M-Su 5a-1a KOMO 4 station support match * 35x 35x<br />
---- ----<br />
Total Messages 94x 81x<br />
Total $ 9,000<br />
PART # 2. DEVELOPING A NEW VISION FOR THE TOURISM ALLIANCE $25,000<br />
HALF-TIME ALLIANCE COORDINATOR /TOURISM PROFESSIONAL<br />
Part-time <strong>Tourism</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional 1000 hours x $20 / hr. $20,000<br />
Supplies, cards, materials budget $ 2,000<br />
ENGAGING TRAVEL WRITERS & NICHE PUBLICATIONS<br />
Total $ 22,000<br />
6 visits x $500/visit (Travel, lodging, meals, entertainment) $ 3,000<br />
Total $ 3,000
7. Provide a copy <strong>of</strong> your organization’s 2011 budget summary showing overall revenues<br />
and expenses.<br />
SEE ATTACHED<br />
Supporting Documents<br />
Letters <strong>of</strong> Partnership – Include letters from any partnering organizations committing to joint<br />
sponsorship <strong>of</strong> the application and specifying their intended activities.<br />
SEE FOLLOWING LETTERS FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS:<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Arts & Humanities Council<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Downtown Association<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> island Lodging Association<br />
§ <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
§ Lynwood Center – The Treehouse Café<br />
§ Bloedel Reserve<br />
§ The Eagle Harbor Inn<br />
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3:15 PM <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
10/11/11 Pr<strong>of</strong>it & Loss<br />
Accrual Basis January 1 through October 15, 2011<br />
Jan 1 - Oct 15, 11<br />
Ordinary Income/Expense<br />
Income<br />
300 · Information Centers<br />
301 · Hotel/Motel Funding<br />
301E · <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> 10,030.00<br />
Total 301 · Hotel/Motel Funding 10,030.00<br />
Total 300 · Information Centers 10,030.00<br />
Total Income 10,030.00<br />
Gross Pr<strong>of</strong>it 10,030.00<br />
Expense<br />
79 · Travel<br />
840 · Trade Shows ic 24.00<br />
Total 79 · Travel 24.00<br />
80 · Supplies<br />
811 · Supplies ic 5.86<br />
Total 80 · Supplies 5.86<br />
839 · <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> Exp<br />
839B · <strong>Tourism</strong> Advertising & Promotion 682.95<br />
839C · Project Admin 130.02<br />
839D · Ambassador Program 86.06<br />
Total 839 · <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> Exp 899.03<br />
88 · Advertising<br />
823 · Advertising ic<br />
823j · 823J <strong>Alliance</strong> 14,600.00<br />
Total 823 · Advertising ic 14,600.00<br />
Total 88 · Advertising 14,600.00<br />
91 · Payroll<br />
6560IC · Information Center Staff<br />
wages 552.75<br />
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3:15 PM <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
10/11/11 Pr<strong>of</strong>it & Loss<br />
Accrual Basis January 1 through October 15, 2011<br />
Jan 1 - Oct 15, 11<br />
Total 6560IC · Information Center Staff 552.75<br />
91 · Payroll - Other 45.26<br />
Total 91 · Payroll 598.01<br />
Total Expense 16,126.90<br />
Net Ordinary Income -6,096.90<br />
Net Income -6,096.90<br />
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<strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong><br />
2010 Google Analytics and Google Adwords<br />
AdWords Begin AdWords End<br />
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep YTD Oct Nov Dec Total Adwords Portion<br />
Visits 89 89 120 123 425 1,468 2,260 1,349 1,117 7,040 617 231 235<br />
8,123<br />
978<br />
Page Views 468 335 524 386 1,815 6,210 9,212 5,888 3,893 28,731 2,370 857 1,298 33,256<br />
Page per Visit 5.26 3.76 4.37 3.14 4.27 4.23 4.08 4.36 3.49 4.11 3.84 3.71 5.52 4.16 3.25<br />
Bounce Rate 37.08% 42.70% 37.50% 49.59% 33.18% 36.04% 37.30% 33.43% 44.05% 38.99% 36.95% 0.3766% 0.3787% 32.89% 0.4571%<br />
Avg Time on Site 4:16 3:01 4:33 3:18 2:57 3:08 2:57 3:10 2:29 3:18 2:29 3:20 4:30 3:20 2:05<br />
New Visits 55.06% 68.54% 70.83% 0.80% 84.24% 91.08% 90.04% 90.96% 90.78% 71.37% 91.57% 88.31% 82.98% 75.12% 94.79%<br />
2011 Google Analytics and Google Adwords<br />
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep YTD Oct Nov Dec Total Adwords Portion<br />
Visits 333 251 291 316 349 352 442 535 345 3,214<br />
3,214<br />
0<br />
Page Views 1,747 1,149 1,138 1,157 1,437 1,367 1,783 2,194 1,375 13,347<br />
13,347<br />
0<br />
Page per Visit 5.25 4.58 3.91 3.66 4.12 3.88 4.03 4.1 3.99 4.17 4.17 0<br />
Bounce Rate 29.43% 37.85% 42.61% 42.09% 36.10% 36.93% 36.20% 35.70% 34.78% 36.85% 36.85% 0<br />
Avg Time on Site 4:21 3:50 4:07 2:18 2:53 3:31 3:09 3:15 3:16 3:24 3:24 0<br />
New Visits 83.48% 78.88% 77.32% 82.59% 84.81% 91.43% 87.33% 87.10% 0.89% 74.87% 74.87% 0
U.S. TRAVEL ANSWER SHEET<br />
FACTS ABOUT A LEADING AMERICAN INDUSTRY THAT’S MORE THAN JUST FUN<br />
LEISURE TRAVEL<br />
■■ Direct spending on leisure travel by<br />
domestic and international travelers<br />
totaled $526 billion in 2010.<br />
■■ Spending on leisure travel generated<br />
$82 billion in tax revenue.<br />
■■ 3 out <strong>of</strong> 4 domestic trips taken<br />
are for leisure purposes (77%).<br />
■■ U.S. residents logged 1.5 billion<br />
person‑trips* for leisure purposes<br />
in 2010.<br />
■■ Top leisure travel activities for U.S.<br />
domestic travelers: (1) visiting relatives;<br />
(2) shopping; (3) visiting friends;<br />
(4) rural sightseeing; and (5) beaches.<br />
BUSINESS TRAVEL<br />
(Including Meetings, Events and Incentive)<br />
■■ Direct spending on business travel by<br />
domestic and international travelers,<br />
including expenditures on meetings,<br />
events and incentive programs (ME&I),<br />
totaled $233 billion in 2010.<br />
■■ ME&I travel accounted for $92 billion<br />
<strong>of</strong> all business travel spending.<br />
■■ U.S. residents logged 448 million<br />
person‑trips* for business purposes<br />
in 2010, with more than one‑third<br />
(35%) for meetings and events.<br />
■■ For every dollar invested in business<br />
travel, businesses benefit from an<br />
average <strong>of</strong> $12.50 in increased<br />
revenue and $3.80 in new pr<strong>of</strong>its<br />
(Oxford Economics).<br />
* Person-trip defined as one person on a trip away from home<br />
overnight in paid accommodations or on a day or overnight<br />
trip to places 50 miles or more [one-way] away from home.<br />
■■ In 2010, international traveler<br />
spending (export receipts) totaled<br />
$134 billion and travel spending<br />
abroad by Americans totaled<br />
$103 billion (travel import payments),<br />
creating a trade surplus <strong>of</strong> $32 billion<br />
in favor <strong>of</strong> the U.S.<br />
■■ The U.S. received 59.7 million inter‑<br />
national arrivals in 2010. Of those,<br />
approximately 26.4 million were from<br />
overseas markets and 33.4 million<br />
were from Canada and Mexico.<br />
■■ The United States’ share <strong>of</strong> total<br />
international arrivals is 6.3%<br />
(down from 7.5% in 2000).<br />
■■ International travel spending directly<br />
supported about 931,000 U.S.<br />
jobs and wages <strong>of</strong> $24.7 billion.<br />
Direct spending by resident and<br />
international travelers in the U.S. averaged<br />
$2 billion a day, $86.6 million an hour,<br />
$1.4 million a minute and $24,000 a second.<br />
Source: U.S. Travel Association<br />
Note: Direct spending totals do not include international passenger fares<br />
The U.S. Travel Association is the national, non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization representing all components <strong>of</strong> the travel industry that generates $1.8 trillion in economic output. It is the voice<br />
for the collective interests <strong>of</strong> the U.S. travel industry and the association’s 1,400 member organizations. U.S. Travel’s mission is to promote and facilitate increased travel to and<br />
within the United States. U.S. Travel is proud to be a partner in travel with American Express®. For more information, visit www.USTravel.org or www.Power<strong>of</strong>Travel.org.<br />
1100 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 450 ■ Washington, DC 20005-3934 ■ 1.202.408.8422 ■ email: feedback@USTravel.org ■ www.USTravel.org<br />
Copyright 2011 by the U.S. Travel Association. All Rights Reserved.<br />
SPENDING<br />
TAXES<br />
JOBS<br />
SPENDING<br />
TAXES<br />
JOBS<br />
SPENDING<br />
TAXES<br />
JOBS<br />
U.S. Travel Industry Impact<br />
SOURCES OF TRAVEL SPENDING<br />
FOODSERVICES<br />
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION<br />
LODGING<br />
AUTO TRANSPORTATION<br />
RECREATION/AMUSEMENT<br />
RETAIL<br />
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL<br />
■■ Each overseas traveler spends<br />
approximately $4,000 when they<br />
visit the U.S. and stay on average<br />
more than 17 nights.<br />
■■ Overseas arrivals represent<br />
44% <strong>of</strong> all international arrivals,<br />
yet account for 78% <strong>of</strong> total<br />
international travel receipts.<br />
■■ Greatest challenges facing<br />
international visitors:<br />
burdensome visa process;<br />
TOTAL:<br />
$758.7 billion<br />
unwelcoming entry experience.<br />
■■ Top leisure travel activities for<br />
overseas visitors: (1) shopping;<br />
(2) dining; (3) city sightseeing;<br />
(4) visiting historical places; and<br />
(5) amusement/theme parks.<br />
$758.7 Billion (Direct) $1.0 Trillion (Indirect & Induced)<br />
BUSINESS TRAVEL (DIRECT)<br />
$232.5 B<br />
$35.9 B<br />
General<br />
Business Travel<br />
$141.0 B<br />
$118 BILLION IN TAXES (DIRECT)<br />
+<br />
Meetings,<br />
Events &<br />
Incentive Travel<br />
$91.5 B<br />
$21.7 B $14.2 B<br />
$1.8 TRILLION GENERATED<br />
7.4 million (direct) 6.8 million (other industries)<br />
2.1 million jobs<br />
1.3 million<br />
jobs<br />
842,000<br />
jobs<br />
+<br />
$83.4 B<br />
$81.4 B<br />
14 MILLION JOBS SUPPORTED<br />
LEISURE TRAVEL (DIRECT)<br />
$81.7 B<br />
$140.0 B<br />
$136.3 B<br />
$129.0 B<br />
$526.1 B<br />
$188.7 B<br />
Source: U.S. Travel Association<br />
TOP 5 INTERNATIONAL<br />
MARKETS TO USA (ARRIVALS)<br />
ORIGIN OF VISITOR 2010<br />
Canada 20.0 million<br />
Mexico 13.4 million<br />
United Kingdom 3.9 million<br />
Japan 3.4 million<br />
Germany 1.7 million<br />
TOP 5 HIGH-GROWTH MARKETS<br />
THRU 2016 (forecasted)<br />
ORIGIN OF VISITOR<br />
5.2 million jobs<br />
Each U.S. household<br />
would pay $1,000<br />
more in taxes without<br />
the tax revenue<br />
generated by<br />
travel and tourism.<br />
= 1 million jobs<br />
ARRIVALS %<br />
CHANGE ’16/’10<br />
China 232%<br />
Korea 200%<br />
Brazil 150%<br />
Russia 139%<br />
India 94%<br />
Source: U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Commerce –<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Travel and <strong>Tourism</strong> Industries<br />
www.Power<strong>of</strong>Travel.org<br />
BY THE NUMBERS<br />
(all data 2010)<br />
$1.8 trillion: Economic<br />
output generated by domestic<br />
and international visitors<br />
(includes $759 billion in direct<br />
travel expenditures that spurred<br />
an additional $1 trillion in<br />
other industries)<br />
14 million: Jobs supported<br />
by travel expenditures (includes<br />
7.4 million directly in the travel<br />
industry and 6.7 million in<br />
other industries)<br />
$188.3 billion: Wages shared<br />
by American workers directly<br />
employed by travel<br />
$118 billion: Tax revenue<br />
generated by travel spending<br />
for federal, state and<br />
local governments<br />
2.7%: Percentage <strong>of</strong> nation’s<br />
gross domestic product (GDP)<br />
attributed to travel and tourism<br />
No. 1: Where travel ranks<br />
among all U.S. industry exports<br />
1 out <strong>of</strong> 9: U.S. jobs that<br />
depend on travel and tourism<br />
No. 5: Where travel ranks<br />
in terms <strong>of</strong> employment<br />
compared to other major<br />
private industry sectors<br />
99.5%: Percentage <strong>of</strong> travel<br />
industry firms with 500 or<br />
fewer employees<br />
1.9 billion: Number <strong>of</strong> persontrips*<br />
that Americans took for<br />
business and leisure purposes<br />
59.7 million: Number <strong>of</strong><br />
international arrivals in the U.S.<br />
in 2010, including 26.4 million<br />
from overseas markets<br />
Travel is among the top 10<br />
industries in 48 states and<br />
D.C. in terms <strong>of</strong> employment<br />
(7/2011)
DATE: October 17, 2011<br />
The Eagle Harbor Inn<br />
A Petit Hotel on <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong><br />
TO: <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong><br />
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee<br />
FROM: Cihan and Bonnie Anisoglu<br />
Owners, The Eagle Harbor Inn<br />
SUBJECT: 2012 <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong><br />
We are writing this letter to support the tourism proposal submitted by the<br />
<strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce on behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong>.<br />
The Eagle Harbor Inn has just completed our seventh year providing<br />
overnight accommodations on the <strong>Island</strong>. We have witnessed first hand the<br />
variability in travel decisions and the impact <strong>of</strong> advertising, promotions,<br />
events and visitor services. We sincerely believe that our business – and<br />
others on the <strong>Island</strong> – are at a pivotal point and that collaborative<br />
approaches are key to the economic viability <strong>of</strong> tourism for the next decade.<br />
Our <strong>Island</strong>’s Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce is in the lead for a unique partnership<br />
among local tourism organizations. The <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> has provided<br />
strategic guidance to four tourism organizations for several years. It has<br />
established some common “branding” and common advertising. Perhaps<br />
most important, the <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> has set the stage for building a much<br />
broader alliance and providing the forum for local businesses, tourism<br />
organizations, and our public service providers to work together on tourism<br />
strategies that build economic viability.<br />
We totally support the organizations submitting this request and encourage<br />
you to recommend this proposal for full funding from lodging tax revenues.<br />
www.TheEagleHarborInn.com<br />
PO Box 10386; 291 Madison Avenue South<br />
(206) 842-1446
October 15,2011<br />
To whom it may concern:<br />
We, at the <strong>Bainbridge</strong> lsland Lodging Association, are pleased to have been<br />
founding members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong>. We have fully participated in the <strong>Alliance</strong><br />
and its activities.<br />
The <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> has a unique place in the culture <strong>of</strong> the island -- neither the<br />
commercial focus <strong>of</strong> the Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce nor the downtown Winslow focus <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Downtown Association, but a gathering <strong>of</strong> interest groups across island enterprises.<br />
A great deal has been done in forging its path over the last 3 years, and there are<br />
tangible, usable outcomes such as the KOMO ad. Much more can be done. The<br />
<strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> has needed dedicated staff for quite some time to manage its affairs, to<br />
gather information and coordinate the voices <strong>of</strong> all the interest groups across the island.<br />
Its future is a useful one.<br />
Regards,<br />
Elizabeth C. Hungerland, President<br />
<strong>Bainbridge</strong> lsland Lodging Association<br />
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BOARD OF<br />
DIRECTORS<br />
Mike Lewars<br />
President<br />
Andrea Mann<br />
VP <strong>of</strong> Development<br />
Sandy Rich<br />
VP <strong>of</strong> Governance<br />
Ted Cozine<br />
Treasurer<br />
Claire Younker Moe<br />
Secretary<br />
Susan Arens<br />
Patricia Bell<br />
Christine Davis<br />
Terry Fuerst<br />
Kristen Lahner<br />
Juliet LeDorze<br />
Fritz Levy<br />
Doug Nathan<br />
Kate Ruffing<br />
Amy Weber<br />
Tina Yentzer<br />
Barbara Sacerdote<br />
Executive Director<br />
October 17, 2011<br />
To Members <strong>of</strong> the 2011 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee:<br />
<strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong><br />
ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL<br />
221 Winslow Way West,, Suite 201<br />
<strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong>, WA 98110<br />
Phone 206.842.7901<br />
www.artshum.org<br />
As you evaluate proposals for 2012 Lodging Tax and <strong>Tourism</strong> funding, please<br />
consider this letter <strong>of</strong> support for the <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong>. Having<br />
met recently with Andrea Mackin <strong>of</strong> the Downtown Association and the <strong>Tourism</strong><br />
<strong>Alliance</strong>, I came away extremely impressed with the <strong>Alliance</strong>’s vision <strong>of</strong> the<br />
growth <strong>of</strong> tourism through business and organizational unity. And it is with great<br />
enthusiasm that I tell you that the Arts & Humanities Council hopes to rejoin the<br />
<strong>Alliance</strong> beginning in calendar year 2012.<br />
Culture, commerce, and tourism are fully intertwined on <strong>Bainbridge</strong> <strong>Island</strong>, and the<br />
Arts & Humanities Council serves as a hub for other cultural organizations on<br />
<strong>Bainbridge</strong>. Through media efforts such as Currents, our online Cultural Calendar,<br />
and our monthly e-newsletter, we help promote others’ events and programs. We<br />
also facilitate monthly Cultural Reps and Directors Forum meetings to help arts<br />
and humanities groups from around the island bolster their effectiveness through<br />
information exchange and shared planning.<br />
Going forward, the Arts & Humanities Council is approaching its role as a cultural<br />
hub with renewed vigor. In particular, we’re developing plans to amplify our<br />
destination marketing efforts, not just to promote our own programs and activities,<br />
but to help achieve the greater community goal <strong>of</strong> sparking our local economy in<br />
the face <strong>of</strong> economic challenges at a national and regional level.<br />
Similarly, the <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Alliance</strong> is poised to help revitalize the island by acting in a<br />
broader central role, to help bring businesses and organizations from a wide variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> disciplines together with goals that include coordinated marketing strategies and<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> collaborative approaches to tourism.<br />
These strategies, and this goal <strong>of</strong> true alliance, are exactly what <strong>Bainbridge</strong> needs<br />
right now. And by re-establishing our membership in the <strong>Alliance</strong>, the Arts &<br />
Humanities Council will reinforce our commitment to this island’s vitality in a<br />
tangible, meaningful way. We’ll also establish ties that will help guide our<br />
organization, and our community, into the future.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Barbara Sacerdote, Executive Director
October 12, 2011<br />
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