Experience Redmond
You Stay We Pay
A program designed to distribute $50,000 of LTAC
funds (in $100 increments) to 500 guests staying two
nights (or more) at area hotels.
Experience Redmond
You Stay We Pay
500 Guests who stayed in participating Hotels received $100 Gift Certificates to Spend at local small Business
$50,000
LTAC Investment
Distributed to 500 Hotel Guests
$75,000
Merchant Revenue
$194,000
Hotel Revenue
$269,000
Economic Impact
"This program was easy to get on board and execute, and brought in some much needed revenue. Most importantly beyond anything else, it brings in excited customers who want to have a good time."
Qifei Xu, Zeeks Pizza
"We had one guest from Tacoma very excited for a close getaway/staycation. The initial stay was set back due to an accident, so she rebooked for two weeks later, as she was so excited about the offer."
Jeff Taylor, Hyatt House
"We had customers that used up their certs here but still went out to eat, when they would have never been in Redmond to begin with!"
Dan Ullom, Brick and Mortar Books
Impact
The Geek Out Gold currency and “You Stay We Pay” promotion provided a boost for struggling small businesses, generated positive PR for the City of Redmond, and fostered gratitude amongst members of our small business community, who were all appreciative of having a supportive local government willing to explore innovative solutions as a sign of support in a time of great need.
You Stay We Pay
Download the case study created by Bullseye Creative for the You Stay, We Pay program.
The spending rate was 150% the certificate face value
Guests stayed on average 2.9 nights, Exceeding the 2 night minimum
Hotels received 1550 total NEW room nights from 530 New Guests
You Stay We Pay
Download the case study created by Bullseye Creative for the You Stay, We Pay program.