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Page 1: Snohomish County Tourism Bureau 2014 Annual Report · 2019. 2. 14. · Brief Overview of 2014 Generated 6,708 requests for information from ads Website visitation was up 9% ‐ over

Snohomish County Tourism Bureau 2014 Annual Report

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Tourism IS Economic Development

Visitors to Washington State spent $19.5 billion in 2014; 

accounting for $1.7 billion in local/state tax revenues; creating

163,450 jobs!

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Impact of Tourism

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National TrendsUS Loses Market Share ‐

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No State Tourism OfficeReality is….• All other states have some form of State       

funding and/or involvement• Washington Tourism Alliance is not a     

sustainable organization using a membership‐funded model

• Legislation was introduced in Olympia in 2015 to  create a state tourism funding program –not passed

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Our Competitors’ Budgets

Alaska

*Washington State reflects the WTA 2013‐2015 budget

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Long Term Funding Components• Dedicated funds• Industry sector balanceLodgingRestaurantsRetailAttractionsTransportation• Sectors determine assessment method 

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Proportions by SegmentSector percentages are calculated as follows:

Accommodations 32% $2,400,000Food Service 28% $2,100,000Attractions 13% $975,000Retail 19% $1,425,000Transportation 8% $600,000   

$7,500,000

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Impact of Travel to Local Economy

Overnight Travelers to Washington State(staying in commercial lodging)

‐ average 2.2 people per travel party‐ stay 2.5 nights‐ spend $468 per travel party per day‐ totaling $19.5 billion

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Impact of Travel to Local Economy

**Data provided by Dean Runyan and Associates April 2015

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Because Tourism Matters

Effect of Tourism in Snohomish County

10,340 jobs $ 256.4 million  payroll$ 31.2 million local taxes$ 63.0 million state taxes

**Data provided by Dean Runyan and Associates April 2015

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Tourism Works for Snohomish County!

Visitor spending in Snohomish County is $992.9 million per year;

Up 5.7% from previous year:  

Restaurants $ 289.4 millionTransportation and fuel $ 152.5 millionRetail stores $ 135.4 millionRecreation and entertainment $ 130.5 millionAccommodations $ 130.6 millionGrocery stores $   60.5 million

*Data provided by Dean Runyan and Associates, April 2015

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Brief Overview of 2014 Generated 6,708 requests for 

information from ads Website visitation was up 9% ‐

over 222,000 unique visitors Achieved over $272,000 of free 

media coverage  31,006 definite and 5,163 

tentative group and convention room nights were processed in 2014 representing $43.4 million in economic impact

Visitor centers served 38,402 visitors. Countywide centers served 95,839 visitors

Tourism spending and economic impact of tourism in Snohomish County was $992.9 million – up 5.7%

Hotel occupancy levels were up 4.3% to 71.1%; ADR was up 6.8% leading to a increase in RevPar of 11.3 %

Hotel motel tax collections were up 7.3%

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Brand PlatformTarget Audience: For those wanting to explore and pursue, 

(extreme recreation, a great buy, a big casino win)

Frame of Reference: Snohomish Co., between Seattle and Canada along I‐5 and barely contained by the Puget Sound and the Cascades,

Point of Difference:   is where Seattle gets outside(escapes, gets outdoors, go out socially, go out shopping, get outside of yourself)

Benefit: and opportunities open up.

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Brand Platform

OPEN UP. . .to Adventureto Excitementto Discovery to Flavorto Life

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Creative Executions 

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Convention, Sports and Group TourSales and Service Ads generate leads, support branding and generate interest in Snohomish County as a meeting/event destination

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Convention, Sports and Group Tour Sales and Service

2,084 group tour/convention/sports events collateral materials were distributed in 2014 at  20 trade shows and 3 sales missions.

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Convention, Sports and Group Tour Sales and Service

25 familiarization 

tours were conducted for meeting, group tour and international tour and travel planners and domestic and international media 

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Convention, Sports and Group Tour Sales and Service

5 sales missions to Vancouver BC, Olympia, Seattle, Indianapolis and Orlando along with: ‐ Lynnwood Convention Center ‐ Angel of the Winds Casino‐ Future of Flight Aviation Center ‐ City of Lynnwood‐ Seattle Premium Outlets ‐ 9 County hotels

32 new leads for hotels and attractions 

Distribution of 98packets of information.

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20 trade shows  generating 183 direct leads and distribution of  2,084 tourism guides.

100 groups assisted; distributing 3,929 guides to attendees. 

Convention, Sports and Group Tour Sales and Service

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Trade Shows AttendedPackaged Travel:

Canadian Inbound Tour AssociationGo West SummitNational Tour Association

Sports Marketing:National Assoc. of Sports CommissionsOlympic SportsLinkTEAMSConnect Sports MarketplaceUS Sports Congress

Consumer travel:Outdoor  Adventure TravelGEAR Trade Show

Convention, Sports and Group Tour Sales and Service

Meeting and Events:American Society of Association   Executives

ASAE SpringtimeConFam (military reunion planners)Int’l Assoc. of Admin. ProfessionalsNorthwest Event Show Seattle Wedding ShowSmartMart – Seattle and San FranciscoWashington Society of Association  

Executives

Media:Travel Media ShowcaseSociety of American Travel Writers

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• Group tour, meeting and event planner bids were prepared which resulted in 31,006 total definite room nights

• Additional pending bookings at year end totaled 5,163 room nights

• Totaling 36,169 room nights

Convention, Sports and Group Tour Sales and Service

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Economic Impact totals $43,395,198

Convention, Sports and Group Tour Sales and Service

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Convention and Group Tour Sales and Service$37.1 Million Economic impact derived from Sports

• Biggest Loser RunWalk Half Marathon• International Long Distance Skateboarding•Mastercraft Pro Wakeboard Tour• Lake Stevens Ironman 70.3 •MidSummer Nights Madness Basketball• Ice Fest Figure Skating Competition

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The SCSC Board of Directors assists the sports marketing staff with resources, referrals, 

direction and oversight.Jim Ballew, Marysville Parks Department Jennifer Caveny, Holiday Inn Express‐MarysvilleJoely Downing, Homewood SuitesPatrick Doyle, Boyd CoffeeGreg Erickson, City of Marysville Parks Dept.Beverly Meehan, Hilton Garden Inn Mukilteo

Mary Monroe, Lynnwood, Tourism Manager Shannon O’Kelley, Integrated Rehabilitation GroupRobert Polk,  Everett Public SchoolsTom Teigen, Snohomish County ParksLarry Walker, Everett Community College Kim Wilson, NW Interscholastic Activities Assoc. –Retired 

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Recognition and Awards:

Sports Events Magazine Readers’ Choice Award 

– 4 time winner!

Sports Events Magazine “Sports Planner to       Watch” recipient – 2 time winner!

Sports Marketing

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6,708requests  for information from ads

425 MagazineCascade Loop Northwest TravelNorth Sound LivingOutdoors NW National Geographic TravelerTravelHostVancouver BC newspapers/online

Tourism Development

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Online Presence

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New E‐NewslettersTourism Development

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Tourism Development• Website visitation was 

up 9% • Over 11,000 visits to RoomsAtPar and StayShopAndSavewebsites

www.snohomish.orgwww.RoomsAtPar.comwww.StayShopAndSave.comwww.SnohomishCountyWeddings.com

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New collateralTourism Development

• Arts Guide• Aviation Attractions • Camping and RV Parks

• Waterfalls• Golf• 10 Top Hikes

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Tourism Development

85,000copies of the official visitor guide distributed

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Tourism Development

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Public Relations and Media

6 issues of StoryLine were mailed to over 1,400 travel writers with each issue.

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Public Relations and Media• Attended Society of American Travel Writers and Travel Media Showcase.

•8media fam tours for travel writers 

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Public Relations and Media

17 Press Releases Sent

100 Media Pitches

45 Articles Published

$272,326 Free Media Coverage

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• Twitter• Facebook presence:Tourism, Sports, Weddings, Meetings and Conventions, and for VIC volunteer     recruitment

Social Media:Flickr, Twitter, Facebook & Pinterest

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Pinterest Boards:ActivitiesHotelsShoppingFun for familiesGreat OutdoorsWildlifeAnd much more! 

Social Media:Flickr, Twitter, Facebook & Pinterest

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Social Media:YouTube17 different videos

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Two Television Ads Launched

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Visitor ServicesPartnerships Make it Happen!‐ City of Snohomish, Snohomish Chamber of Commerce, Historic                                      Downtown Snohomish and the  Historical Society of Snohomish

‐ City of Lynnwood Tourism and Parks & Recreation, as well as Alderwood Manor Heritage Association and SnoIsle Genealogical Society

‐ Future of Flight and Paine Field

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Implementing the Strategic Tourism Planinitiatives:

‐Manage the VIC at the Future of Flight and Boeing Tour 

‐ Advertising presence at Alderwood mall

Visitor Services

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Visitor Services Go Digital

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Visitor Services ‐A unique presence at SPO

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Visitor Services

Mobile VICsoperating at events and festivals• Fresh Paint• Arlington Fly In• Outdoor Adventure Expo• TankFest NW

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Supporting Community EventsVisitor Services

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Visitor ServicesVisitor snapshot:66% from more than 50 miles away‐ 6% from other WA counties‐ 31% from other states ‐ 29% from other countries

34% from local area (including surrounding counties)

Served 95,839 visitors countywide

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Visitor Services 80 volunteers donated over 11,000 hours to SCTB visitor centers

In‐kind contribution of $295,000

115 area businesses donated $120,000 worth of goods and services to SCTB programs

19 new volunteers joined the bureau in 2014

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Volunteers are Active in the Community!Visitor Services

Biggest Loser Expo ½ Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Expo Vintage Aircraft Day at Paine Field Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance Future of Flight Wine and Wings eventEvergreen State Fair

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Visitor ServicesTraining is FUN! 3 Fam tours conducted ‐

Everett, Sultan and Bothell

9 Lodging & facility tours 20 meetings and training sessions

Monthly newsletters

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Visitor ServicesTraining is FUN!Training information – Itinerary planning Beyond pumpkins –

Snohomish County farms Local Liquid Arts Highlights of activities in 

Monroe, Lynnwood & Snohomish

Valentine Outings Summer fun

Special Recognition Events Spring event in Mukilteo Summer party in Everett Holiday party in Marysville

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Industry Education

5 countywide tourism related programs conducted including:

• BEST Inhospitable to Trafficking• IDSS (CMS) Training for hoteliers• Outdoor Adventure Travel • Effective Online Campaigns and Tracking• WTA Long Term Funding Roadshow

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Continue Industry Training Tools:Monthly Hotel Hot SheetTourism Industry Month Tours

Industry Education

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Community RelationsContinued a pro‐active role in state and local issues affecting the tourism industry by serving on the following boards and committees:Meeting Professionals InternationalSnohomish County and City of Lynnwood Hotel Motel Tax Advisory CommitteesSnohomish County Parks and Recreation Advisory BoardSky Valley Recreation Tourism GroupWashington  Association of Sports CommissionsWashington State National Tour Association Event Committee – TreasurerNational Association of Sports Commission Board Member and Membership   CoChairWashington Society of Association Executives – Communications Committee  Chair and Membership Committee memberRotary Clubs of Everett and Lynnwood

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Participated as donation site for a holiday blanket drive

Materials and assistance were given to the Navy Newcomer Program

We are a station of RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)

Drop station for worn US flags for local boy scout troop

We carry the Northwest Forest Passes for retail sale 

Community Relations

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Brief Overview of 2014 Generated 6,708 requests for 

information from ads Website visitation was up 9% ‐

over 222,000 unique visitors Achieved over $272,000 of free 

media coverage  31,006 definite and 5,163 

tentative group and convention room nights were processed in 2014 representing $43.4 million in economic impact

Visitor centers served 38,402 visitors. Countywide centers served 95,839 visitors

Tourism spending and economic impact of tourism in Snohomish County was $992.9 million – up 5.7%

Hotel occupancy levels were up 4.3% to 71.1%; ADR was up 6.8% leading to a increase in RevPar of 11.3 %

Hotel motel tax collections were up 7.3%

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Tourism Matters to 

Snohomish County!

10,340 jobs                          

$256.4 million in payroll          

$ 31.2 million in local taxes

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Thank you for supporting tourism 

in Snohomish County!