HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Lodging Tax Advisory Committee - 02/02/2006 (2) OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Suzette Cooke, Mayor
Phone:253-856-5700
Fax: 253-856-6700
KENT Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
WASH IN G T O N
Kent,WA.98032-5895
AGENDA and MINUTES FORM
LODGING TAX ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Thursday,February 2,2006
2:30pm
City Hall 2"`'Floor Conference Room (across from elevators)
Kent City Hall,220 0'Avenue South
Attendance:
Councihnember Tim Clark, Chair Nathan Torgelson, Staff ✓
Jacquie Alexander_ Bob Nachlinger, Staff 1�
Denise Gray Cliff Craig, Staff
Syvlia McDaniel, Staff
Vickie Molzer Robin Hasbrouck, Guest ✓
Andy Wangstad V Katherine Kertzman, Guest ✓
Greg Haffner__V Kari Gallaway,Guest_✓___—
Introductions and Call to order—Councilmember Tim Clark
Information Items:
1. Welcome from Mayor Suzette Cooke
2. Financial Report(Bob Nachlinger)
3. Update on Kent Station and Project Springboard (Nathan)
4. Update on Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Kent (Nathan)
5. Update from Kent Lodging Association, including discussion of map (Robin
Hasbrouck, Kent Chamber)
6. Update from Seattle Southside Visitor Services, including 2006 16U-A Girls National
Fastpitch Championship, July 30-Aug 6 (Katherine Kertman, SSVS)
7. Replacement for Kathy Madison's Board Position
Items Requiring Action:
1. Approval of minutes of October 20, 2005
Next meeting date, time and location
Assignments for next meeting
KENO W ASHINOTON LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
October 20, 2005
Committee Members Present: Tim Clark, Jacquie Alexander, Kathy Madison, Andy Wangstad,
and Greg Haffner. Others Present: Nathan Torgelson, Cliff Craig, Marcelle Pechler, Robin
Hasbrouck, Lori Hogan, Todd Smith, Sylvia McDaniel.
The meeting was called to order by Clark at 2:00 p.m. and introductions were made.
Financial Report. Craig explained the Operating Fund as of September 30, 2005, noting that
the fund balance is $16,039.
Kent Bike Festival. Lori Hogan, Acting Parks Director, pointed out the highlights and
challenges of the event, which was held on June 19, 2005. She noted that no communication
has been received regarding a similar event in 2006, and said she will keep the committee
informed about this and other related events.
Crusaders of Kent. Todd Smith, Director of Marketing, explained the hockey program and
their attempts to increase attendance at games. He noted that they are working with Kent
Parks and Nathan Torgelson agreed to provide additional information on possibilities for
promotion.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Torgelson noted that CTCA's application for a
Certificate of Need has been denied, and that they will appeal the decision.
Kent Station. Torgelson gave an update on the status of businesses and events at Kent
Station, and noted that Phase II will begin in early 2006, with completion by October 2006.
Seattle Southside Visitor Services. No update was given.
Kent Lodging Association. Hasbrouck reported that the website may be available in
November.
Hotel/Condo Complex. Torgelson stated that the project, including a LaQuinta Hotel, will
begin construction in early 2006. It was noted that the conference center will be 1,600 sq. ft.
and will accommodate a maximum of 125 people.
Approval of Minutes. Haffner moved to approve the minutes of September 15, 2005.
Madison seconded and the motion carried.
2006 Kent Chamber Contract. Hasbrouck distributed copies of the proposed contract and
reviewed each line item and deliverable. She noted that the $18,000 amount is the same as
last year. A discussion on providing a map showing landmarks such as City Hall, the post office,
the library, attractions, and advertisers was then held.
Lodging Tax Advisory Board October 20, 2005
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Madison moved to delete Items 5 and 6 from the proposed contract and to substitute an area
attraction map. Alexander seconded and the motion carried. The Chamber agreed to come
back to the committee with a list of landmarks to be included on the map.
Pechler agreed to provide a revised contract and Haffner moved to submit the proposed
contract to the Operations Committee. The motion was seconded and carried. Torgelson
pointed out that the Committee will meet on November 1 and that the proposal will go to the
City Council on November 15.
Communications and Marketing Manger. Sylvia McDaniel explained her background and
the duties of this position.
Next Meeting. It was noted that the next meeting will not be scheduled until after the first of
the year.
Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
Brenda Jacober, CMC
City Clerk
PRELIMINARY CURRENT BUDGET ANALYSIS
LODGING TAX OPERATING FUND
as of December 31,2005
2004 2005 2005 Adjustments 2005 2006
Actual Adj Budget YTD Fav(Unfav) Est Actual Budget
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 65,192 127,574 70,496 (57,078) 70,496 76,042
REVENUES
Lodging Tax 122,281 121,132 135,407 14,275 135,407 118,069
Interest Income 976 526 2,468 1,942 2,468 2,000
TOTAL REVENUES 123,257 121,658 137,875 16,217 137,875 120,069
TOTAL RESOURCES 188,449 249,232 208,371 (40,861) 208,371 196,111
EXPENDITURES
Strong Local Economy
Tourism Marketing
Softball 3,333 5,833 4,167 1,666 4,167 17,500
Bike Race 1,000
Dragon Boat Race 6,000 6,000 6,000
Tourism Chamber 29,170 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000
Seattle Southside Visitor Services 131,800 131,200 600 131,200 100,000
Tourism Unallocated 4,900 4,900 25,000
Transfer Out-Tourism Destination 77,404
Reverse Transfers from projects (50,147) (55,919) 55,919 (55,919)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES(TRANSFERS) 60,760 166,533 103,448 63,085 103,448 160,500
Change in Fund Balance 62,497 (44,875) 34,427 79,302 34,427 (40,431)
ENDING FUND BALANCE 127,689 82,699 104,923 22,224 104,923 35,611
Variance from 2006 Preliminary Budget 28,881
Kent Chamber -f Commerce
Februar; ,06
Update
Deliverable Status Comments
Maintain Web Site:
Write &run three news articles and/or advertisements Ongoing Preparing article strategy with newsletter editor and KCC
promoting the website in the Chamber's bi-weekly Exec. Director.
newsletter, The Voice of Business.
Advertising:
Toll-free calls Ongoing See attachments
Travel collateral Ongoing See attachment
Industry Research&Development:
Facilitate visitor information center or kiosk in downtown Ongoing Meeting to be scheduled with Nathan Torgelson; City of Kent,
Kent. Jacquie Alexander; KDP, and Robin Hasbrouck, KCC to
discuss vendor selection opportunities and location options.
Board or Diree_F_5
SSVS meeting with BOD or Kent—based hospitality Ongoing Meeting to be scheduled to discuss with SSVS.
related businesses.
Lodging&Transportation package from ORtJo include Ongoing Compiling contact information: Carol Masnik(206) 398-5048,
special Sounder runs. —fv Sporis eJ ems Martin Young (206) 398-5115, Lori, Leadership Institute,
253.804.5049, Patrice Hardy, Sound Transit Gov. Relations
206.689.4928.
Call forwarding from KCC to SSVS Ongoing Information from phone service provider has been received.
Kerb-Char,.bcr 4o SeQ+YIe Southsl e A meeting with SSVS to initiate process will be scheduled.
Facilitate"visitors map" Ongoing Larry Morris of Towne Graphics to provide a list of needed
City information, financial plan for the development of and
timeline to initiate the production of the visitors map. Possible
sub-committee of the Lodging Tax Advisory Board to be
developed to expedite the process.
Website Visitors Per Month
www.kentiodging.com
www.kenthotels.org
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Growing Stronger
Seattle Southside Visitor Services
Community Report 2006
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Seattle Southside Visitor Services (SSVS) is a nationally award-
winning destination marketing organization whose mission is to
provide the cities of Tukwila, SeaTac, Kent and Des Moines the
essential leadership and services for the local business community
in tourism development and marketing. We believe that the best
way to attract visitors is through a coordinated, cooperative
alliance with our business community.
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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS The city of Des Moines will
ILA Kent contribute 100 percent of their
Our Interlocal agreement with the City of Lodging Tax Revenue to SSVS.
Kent officially began January 1, 2005.
Adding the City of Kent to the Seattle
Southside group has allowed us to Group Sales
increase visibility for the entire Southside In addition to our ongoing sales support
area. Kent adds 1,300 hotel rooms, activities, we also receive additional
athletic venues, more shopping and dining requests from groups coming into the
and community events. area needing hotel rooms or meeting
spaces. These requests account for
Coupons and Guides over 14,100 room nights and an estimated
SSVS offers FREE coupons and guides economic impact of $2.5 million.
available for download on our website. In
2005, there were 50,384 downloads, an Annual Market Trends Report
87 percent increase over 2004. SSVS is able to look at local market trends
and data received from sources like the
An expanded partnership with the Seattle Smith Travel Report (STR). We then
CVB in 2005 allowed SSVS to offer a co- create reports based on that information
op advertising deal within the now famous for our associates to use. These reports
Seattle SuperSaver Guide. This co-op are available online by visiting our website
allowed Southside restaurants and at www.SeattleSouthside.com. Please ask
attractions to advertise at a lower rate Katherine Kertzman for details.
resulting in a brand new nine page
Southside section of advertising and
coupons in the SuperSaver guide.
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New Travel Update E-Newsletter Media Campaign
In 2005, over 3,500 people requested to The 2005 ""Take a Vacation from Planning
continue receiving further online your Vacation" campaign saw itself in
information from SSVS. In response, we various publications including the
have developed the Travel Update Washington State Visitor's Guide, Seattle
E-Newsletter to be sent out quarterly to Favorite Attractions Brochure, Seattle
those people. The newsletter will SuperSaver Guide, Seattle CVB
provide information to readers about Professional Travel Planner's Guide,
Southside travel news and trends, deals Seattle CVB Meeting Planner's Guide,
and specials and upcoming events. The Qwest Dex Yellow Pages, Dex Online and
e-newsletter will launch in January 2006. more. Each advertisement promoted a
strong call to action resulting in increased
At A Glance toll free calls and web site visits.
Seattle Southside's At A Glance online
newsletter is distributed to Southside Press Releases
associates and businesses to provide news What others say about you has more
and updates. In September 2005, the impact than what you say about yourself.
newsletter was moved to a monthly The following are some of the
schedule and has seen an average open publications featuring SSVS throughout
rate of 44.3 percent, much higher than the year: South County Journal, South
the national average of about 34.3 County Business Report, Kent Reporter,
percent, which is an increase over the Highline Times and the Puget Sound
national average by 29 percent. Business Journal.
Metro Bus Boards Campaign
In 2005, SSVS launched a Metro Bus Board
Campaign to increase visibility and
awareness of SSVS to the local
community. The campaign ran May to July
and appeared on South King County bus
routes.
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Miscellaneous $875 M
MARKET ANALYSIS $230 M
Kent Local Transportation
$13.5 M $360 M�
Entertainment Shopping
$329 M $959 M
SeaTac
$95 M Tukwila Meals&Beverages
$44.3 M $1,220 M
Estimated Visitor Expenditures
in King County for 2004
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By Auto Source: CIC Research Inc.
*Total Revenues$153 M 38p/o
Gross Lodging Revenues
in Southside for 2005 By Air
Source: WA State Dept.of Revenue 53%
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Southside Hotel Average Daily Rates Southside Hotel Total Revenues
Source: Smith Travel Research Source: WA State Dept.of Revenue
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*YTD through November *YTD through November 8,969 Southside Rooms
Southside Hotel Occupancy Rates Southside Hotel Revenue
Source: Smith Travel Research Per Available Room
Source: Smith Travel Research
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The year 2006 is about building on our business relationships and
strengthening the relationships we already have. Specifically, we're
placing emphasis on public relations, Internet marketing, bidding on
athletic tournaments and specific advertising campaigns targeting
leisure travelers planning to visit the Seattle area, and group tour
and meeting planners for the SMERF (Social, Military, Education,
Religion and Fraternal) markets.
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TOURISM SERVICES
Website
The website is the most powerful marketing tool available and is easily accessible
by most consumers throughout the world. All of our communications serve to
drive people to the website.
• Continue optimization tactics
• Increase Hotel bookings through updated web reservation system
linking directly into hotel inventory through GDS
• Increase number of packages and special promotions online
Guest Relations Program
Guest relations employees at area hotels prove to be an important aspect to
marketing the Southside as a premier tourist destination. We are developing
a Guest Relations Program that aims at providing frontline employees with
resources to promote Southside venues, services and attractions to guests.
• Guest Relations Program is promoted as a networking
opportunity for those who serve on the front line in guest
relations
• Program will be offered twice per year at no cost to attendees
• Reinforce SSVS as a resource for frontline employees
Volunteer & Summer Intern Program
Having interns during the busy season and volunteers year round at SSVS
helps to staff the Visitor Center, allows SSVS to follow through with small
projects and helps reduce operation costs. Both the Intern and Volunteer
Program allow SSVS to provide interns and volunteers with hands-on industry
training, development of customer services skills and the satisfaction of
personally contributing to local tourism.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING
Media Plan
SSVS plans to launch an advertising campaign to attract visitors through unique
positioning and offerings.We will purchase media placements/advertisements in travel-
related publications luring visitors with the value and convenience of staying in Seattle
Southside and entice them with the appeal of favorite, familiar attractions in Seattle
and other lesser-known attractions in the Southside area. All advertising includes a
call to action for purposes of tracking and evaluation.
Public Relations
SSVS will implement a media relations program to build public awareness and usage
of Seattle Southside Visitor Services by generating positive editorial media coverage
and promoting the "new" Visitor Center to local audiences. Working proactively and
reactively with local and regional media and area tourism venues, SSVS strives to
sustain a role as a helpful and dependable resource for vacation planners, hosting
athletic tournaments, conducting small to medium-sized meetings and events,
business travelers, etc.
• Developing Media Planner's Kit to send to identified media planners who
request information or respond to advertisements in targeted publications
Electronic Newsletters
SSVS offers two elecrtonic newsletters, one to associates and one to travelers.
Newsletters are an ideal way to get information to the readers about the Southside
including news, calendar of events, deals and specials, important happenings, etc.
• At-A-Glance: The Associate Newsletter will be sent on a monthly
schedule. It will be more news and industry trends focused.
• Travel Update E-Newsletter: The Traveler Newsletter will be quarterly
and sent to those people who sign up to receive ongoing information
from SSVS online.
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Trip Planning-King County Overnight Visitors
Importance Of Information Sources
In Planning The Itinerary For This Trip
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
.ands or family 4s% Trip Demographics-King County Overnight Visitors
Primary Reason for Visit
Internet 47
AAA resources 22% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
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ocal Chamber/Convention& 17%' Friends/family 23
Visitors Bureau
Sightseeing 19%
Magazine articles 12%
Seattle attractions 16%.
Newspaper articles 12% Business 15% ,
Other 12%
Television 12%
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Sporting event 4% ;
Shopping 3% ;
Northwest outdoor recreation 1% ;
Social outing 1%
Trip Demographics-King County Overnight Visitors
Average Length of Stay By Primary Reason for Visit Performing arts 1%
Average Number of Nights in Washington State
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Convention 6.2
Friends/family 6.1
Jorthwest outdoor recreation 5.9
Sightseeing 4.9
attractions 4.6
Shopping 4A
Business 4.4
Dining a.s
Social outing 4.1
Sporting event 4.0
Performing arts 3.3
Festival 3.3
Other 4.3
Activities-King County Overnight Visitors
Activities This Trip
for SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE Overnight Visitors
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
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Sightseeing tour 43
Pike Place Market 42%
Visit museum 36%e
Shopping mall 32% ;
Space Needle 32% ,
Ferry ride .30%
Previous Visits I Likelihood of Return-King County Overnight Visitors Business meeting 23%
Likelihood That Visitors Will Return Within The Next Year: Family event 239/6
First Timers Vs.Repeat Visitors Visit gallery 21%
Wildlife park/zoo 1s%
Percent of Respondents Stating They Will"Definitely'Return Within the Next Year Wildlife viewing _ 16%
o% 20% 40% 60% eo% Shopping 169)6
ALL FOUR REGIONS COMBINED Cruise ship 13%
44% Hiking 12% 1 1
�■First-TimeVisitaIto the Regian Festivallevent 11%
Repeatvisuor Casino
INTF""'FWEDIN..' 32% Visit winery 6%
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Kirkland 4e.06%
Seattle Center 20%
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Seattle Southside
Seattle Southside Visitor Services
January 2006
Update
Item Status Comments
Toll-free calls YTD Continue substantial increase over last year.
SeattleSouthside.com YTD Web visitors continue to increase over last year. Year end unique web visitors for
2005 is 183,035 (a 55%increase over year end 2004)
Updating Website Pending Travel Update newsletter launched January 2006,emailed to 3500 travelers that
requested more information from SSVS's website
Online hotel reservations Ongoing Implementation of new online web reservation program underway, IHS Interactive.
Connects SeattleSouthside.com directly into hotel inventory for real-time
reservations.Will be collecting commission $ for every reservation booked from
IHS.
Seattle Southside Express Ongoing Received $10,000 King County Economic Development Grant.
Networking Ongoing Katherine appointed to the Seattle Sports Commission Board of Directors in Sept
SSVS Tourism Networking Meeting to be held Feb. 9, 2006 at the Hilton SeaTac
(Peter McMillin WA State Tourism keynote, SSVS Mktg. Plan)
Partnerships Ongoing Katherine presented at the Des Moines City Council meeting on October 61h. The
vote to partner with Seattle Southside was approved unanimously. Des Moines will
provide 100% of Lodging Tax dollars to Seattle Southside. Seattle Sports
Commission and SSVS jointly hosting community meeting regarding 2008 NCAA
Swim/Dive Tournament
Map Pending Acquired 3 quotes for a 4 x 9 brochure to be used at hotel front desks, we have begun
design discussions. Expected completion date—April 2006.We will be holding a
sub-committee brainstorming for ideas on new map.
Visitor Center Ongoing Hours are now "Winter Hours"Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. —5:00 p.m. although
someone is here to answer phones beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Groups Assistance Ongoing Assisting lots of groups in various ways—ongoing. Tournaments summer 2006:
ASA Girls 16-U July 30-Aug. 8, 2006 and Senior Softball September 2006
Staffing Pending A permanent Visitor Information Specialist(Kerry Wade) and Marketing
Communications Coordinator(Karla Lindula) now on staff.Will launch a volunteer
recruitment campaign I"quarter.
Public Relations Ongoing At A Glance completed and ongoing, online press room maintenance ongoing. Karla
has pitched stories to Sports Events Magazine, Meetings West, etc. Meetings West
did publish story on Seattle Southside with quotes by Karla Lindula and Sports
Events Magazine will distribute Feb. 1, 2006 issue with story about Seattle
Southside.
Museum of Flight&Hydroplane Ongoing Flyer distributed in Visitor Packets and at the Center,online coupons,printed
Museum"Hops &Props"Event coupons, press release distribution and pitching, POP sales at Visitor Center, "At A
Glance" SSVS electronic newsletter,emails to website visitors, etc.
Seattle CVB Cruise A Thon Complete Sent out Vacation Planner to over 1000 travel agents that attended 2005 Cruise-A-
Thon in preparation for 2006 Cruise Season. Date of completion: October 2005
2006 Media Buy and Ad Underway For 2006 a new ad campaign has been designed with ads for the leisure traveler,
Campaign group traveler, meeting planners and the local audience.
2006 Budget&Major Initiatives Underway In the process of designing a new 2005 Community Report to be distributed Feb.
Planning 2006
Starfire Sports Ongoing Sending out tournament announcements/RFP's for 2006. Negotiations for 2006
Starfire contract are underway.
Website Visitors Per Month
www.SeattleSouthside.com
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2006 Girls ASA 16U Softball Tournament
Hotel #of Rooms Offered Rate Description
Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
7/30/06 7/31/06 8/1/06 8/2/06 8/3/06 8/4/06 8/5/06 8/6/06
Best Western Execute) Free continental breakfast,indoo pool
Se 20 International Blvd. $85.00 and spa,business center,wireless
SeaTac,WA 98188 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 contract
single-quad internet access,24-Hr.airport shuttle,
(800)648-3311 restaurant onsite needs to be
Group Code: 100954 signed
Best Western Federal Way 100%smoke free hotel,restaurant
Executel onsite,complimentary passes to
31611 20th Avneue South 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 $99.00 adjacent athletic club,free shuttle to
Federal Way,WA 98003 Sea-Tac airport,free deluxe
(253)941-9500 continental breakfast ok
Located directly adjacent to the
Best Western Plaza by the Green Russell
24415 Russell Road 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 $89.00 Road Softball Complex,free 24-Hr.
Kent,WA 98032 shuttle,complimentary deluxe
(253)854-8767 breakfast,freshly baked cookies,
fitness center ok
Best Western River's Edge Complimentary 24-Hr.shuttle,
15901 W.Valley Hwy. complimentary continental breakfast,
Tukwila,WA 98188
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 $89.00 high-speed internet,complimentary contract
(425)226-1812 parking,outdoor seasonal pool,year- needs
round iacuzzi and sauna_onsite to be signed
Clarion Hotel SeaTac
3000 S.176th Street Restaurant on-site,business center,
SeaTac,WA 98188 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 $89.00 complimentary shuttle service
(206)242-0200
ok
Comfort Inn&Suites SeaTac Complimentary 24-Hr.shuttle,
19333 International Blvd. 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 $80 single/ $90 triple/ complimentary deluxe continental
SeaTac,WA 98188 doulbe quad breakfast,complimentary in-room
206 878-1100 needs to be
( ) high-speed internet,interior corridors signed
Comfort Inn Federal Way Complimentary deluxe continental
31622 Pacific Hwy South breakfast,free passes to adjacent
Federal Way,WA 98003 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 $99.00 athletic club,free airport shuttle,
(253)529-0101 indoor pool and hot tub ok
won't sign
Comfort Suites $109 99 Indoor pool and spa,exercise room, unless guar.
7200 Fun Center Way 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 single/doubt business center,satellite TV,free high- will still give
Tukwila,WA 98188 speed T 1 access,free deluxe breakfast, rate:call Debra
Debra: (425)917-7504 e complimentary shuttle service directly no
rebate
Courtyard by Marriott SeaTac
16038 W.Valley Hwy. 129 Comlimentary shuttle service,indoor
Tukwila,WA 98188 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 sing)lledoub pool and jacuzzi,restaurant on-site
needs to be
(425)255-0300
signed
Courtyard Marriott Southcenter Complimentary shuttle service,high-
400 Andover Park West 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 $139.00 speed in all guest rooms,on-site
Tukwila,WA 98188 fitness center,indoor swimming pool, needs to be
(20F -9-2500 restaurant on-site signed
- Hotel #of Rooms Offered Rate Description
Days Inn Tukwila
13050 48th Avenue South 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 $79.95 $99.95 Compimentary continental breakfast,
Tukwila,WA 98168 single double outdoor seasonal pool and spa needs to be
(206)241-2200
signed
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
19631 International Blvd.
SeaTac,WA 98188 Complimentary continental breakfast,
'Brandi(206)674-4832 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 $99.00 high-speed internet,indoor pool, trying to
call between 7:30-4:30 Pacific exercise room get more
Time M-F rooms
Hampton Inn Southcenter
7200 South 156th Street $89 single/ $10 add Exercise room,outdoor seasonal
Tukwila,WA 98188 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 double itional pool,complimentary high speed
(425)228-5800 person internet
Hawthorn Suites
$89.000 Complimentary shuttle,complimentary
6329 S.212th Street 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 $79.00 town hot buffet breakfast,evening reception
Kent,WA 98032 sold out sold out sold out sold out sold out sold out sold out sold out studio house with complimentary light meal,high-
(425)254-7206 suite suite speed internet,outdoor seasonal pool,
indoor and outdoor whirlpool,fitness
Holiday Inn Express Federal Way $85.00
34827 Pacific Hwy.S.Federal Way,WA 98003 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 single
(253)838-3164 double contract
coming
Holiday Inn Express Hotel&
Suites
19621 International Blvd. Complimentary continental breakfast,
SeaTac,WA 98188 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 $85.00 high-speed T1 lines,exercise room,
"Brandi(206)674-4832 complimentary shuttle to/from airport trying to
call between 7:30-4:30 M-F get more
Pacific Time rooms
Holiday Inn SeaTac $105
17338 International Blvd. $95 single/ triple/qua 24-Hr.complimentary airport shuttle,
SeaTac,WA 98188
150 150 150 150 150 150 130 90 double d on-site restaurant,centrally located,
(206)248-1000 $115-125 indoor pool and jacuzzi
suites ok
Holiday Inn Select cvIIuacL
One South Grady Way needs
triple/quad eat free outdoor pool,Renton,WA 98055 50 50 50 50 50 50 40 30 $75 free parking,restaurant po site,kids to be signed,
(425)254-7206 , ol, cancellation
*must call this number changes
La Quinta Federal Way Standard room or suites available,
32124 25th Avenue South $107 tirple
55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 $97 single/ onsite restaurant and lounge,indoor
Federal Way,WA 98003 double $117 quad
y $155 suite Pool,complimentary breakfast,
(253)529-4000 complimentary shuttle service ok
Quality Inn Federal Way
1400 S.348th Street 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 $82.99 92.99
Federal Way,WA 98003
(253)835-4141
ok
Quality Inn SeaTac newly renovated hotel interior,
2900 S.192nd St. 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 $69.99 $79.99 microwave/refrigerator in all rooms,
SeaT, 4 98188 single double complimenary continental t ast,
(20 0681 free shuttle needs to be
:
signed
Hotel #of Rooms Offered Rate Description
Red Lion Hotel SeaTac $115 On-site restaurant,complimentary 24-
18220 International Blvd. Hr.shuttle service,high-speed
SeaTac WA 98188 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 $115.00 single-
' quad wireless Internet access in all needs to be
(206)246-5535 M-F 8am-5pm guestrooms
signed
Red Lion Hotel Seattle South $79.00 $89.00 On-site restaurant,outdoor pool,
11244 Pacific Hwy.S. 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 single/doub triple/qua workout facility,room service,
Tukwila,WA 98168 le d complimentary business center,free
(206)762-0300 parking,complimentary shuttle ok
Residence Inn Marriott
16201 West Valle H Complimentary hot buffet breakfast,
y 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 109.00 studio si two bedrooi complimentary evening reception with can't give
Tukwila,WA 98188 rebate
(425)226-5500 light meal,24-Hr.shuttle service
Seattle Marriott SeaTac On-site restaurant,room service,gift
3201 S.176th St. 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 $139.00 shop,rental car desk,indoor
SeaTac,WA 98188 swimming pool and whirlpool,fitness needs to be
(206)241-2000 center,day spa
signed
TownePlace Suites Queen Stuido Suite includes
18123 72nd Avenue South $119.00 $99.00 complimentary 24-Hr.shuttle,
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 complimentary extended continental rooms may
Kent,WA 98032 7/30-8/2 8/3-8/6 breakfast,outdoor pool/spa/sport already be
(253)796-6008
court taken
Val-U Inn Motel
2Des Moines,WA 98198 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 $54.99 $64.99 triple/qua International Blvd. single/doub free parking,free local calls,internet
Des
le access free continental breakfast
(206)878-8427 or d needs to be
(866)498-2489
signed
Val-U Inn Motel $8 extra Free high-speed wireless internet
22420 84th South person connection,complimentary extended
Kent,WA 98032 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 $69.99-74.99
$10 continental breakfast,freshly baked
(253)872-5525 rollaway cookies,complimentary shuttle ok
1097 1097 1097 1097 1097 1097 1067 1017
'Hawthorn Suites will provide rebate to teams already booked but has no more room for any more
'DoubleTree Guest Suites Tukwila pulled proposal--no longer offering rooms,Comfort Suites will not hold rooms unless guaranteed&no rebate, Residence Inn can not provide rebate
'Holiday Inn SeaTac is interested in advertising in program
Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
2006 Major Events and Activities
The following events attract a regional and in some cases, national participant base and will likely result
in hotel/motel stays, restaurant visits and shopping. In many cases, these events impact hotel/motel stays
prior to and after the activity as participants become tourists in the area.
MONTH DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION
January 21-22 Boeing Employees'Coin Show 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Kent Commons
28-29 Greater Seattle Paper/Post Card Show 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Kent Commons
February 10 Jeni Fleming Acoustic Trio Spotlight Series
25 Glass Show—Depression Era 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Kent Commons
28 Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Spotlight Series
Experience "Mardi Gras Concert"
March 4 Kent Kids' Arts Day 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Kent Commons
10 Sarakasi African Acrobats Spotlight Series
11 Missoula Children's Theatre's "Robin
Hood"
18 Greater Seattle Toy Show 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Kent Commons
25 Tomas Kubinek"Certified Lunatic& Spotlight Series
Master of the Impossible"
April 2 Kathy Mattea Spotlight Series
8 Carmona Flamenco Spotlight Series
22-23 Collectible Glass Show 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Kent Commons
May 3 Northwest States 3`d Annual 8:OOam—5:OOpm Riverbend Golf
20-21 National Association of Watch&Clock 8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. Kent Commons
Collectors
21 ASGA Seattle Golf Tournament 10:00am—5:OOpm Riverbend Golf
June 3-4 Muckleshoot 2-Man @ The Bend 6:OOam—4:OOpm Riverbend Golf
24-25 Greater Seattle Paper/Postcard 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Kent Commons
30 NSA Men's Major National Softball Russell Road Park
Tournament
July 1 Duck Golf Association Tournament 9:OOam—6:OOpm Riverbend Golf
1-2 NSA Men's Major National Softball Russell Road Park
Tournament
4 Fourth of July SPLASH 12noon—11:OOpm Lake Meridian Park
*** 6-9 CABA NW Regional Baseball Tournament Kent Memorial Park