The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) members are appointed by Kirkland City Council and provide recommendations to Council regarding tourism programs and expenditures. Revised Code of Washington
RCW 67.28 and
Chapter 5.19 of the Kirkland Municipal Code outline the role of LTAC.
2010 LTAC Roster2010 LTAC Meeting Schedule
Kirkland Council Chamber, 8:00 a.m.
| Date |
Tentative Topics |
| February 9 |
Branding study, work plan, and budget overview |
| March 16* |
2011–2012 budget discussion |
| April 13 |
Decide funding amounts (if any) and criteria |
| June 8 |
Preliminary 2011–2012 LTAC budget |
| July 20* |
Review funding applications |
| August 3 |
Finalize funding and budget recommendations |
*Revised Date
LTAC Funds Criteria & Tourism Goals
- Increase hotel occupancy in Kirkland by extending length and frequency of overnight stays.
- Increase overnight stays during the off season (October–May).
- Provides visitor attractions and/or promote the area’s existing attractions.
- Attract more businesses to Kirkland and thereby generate additional business for hotels and motels.
- Improve the City’s overall image to stimulate positive customer awareness.
RCW 67.28.080 (taken from the definitions section)
"Tourism promotion" means activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists.
"Tourist" means a person who travels from a place of residence to a different town, city, county, state, or country, for purposes of business, pleasure, recreation, education, arts, heritage, or culture.
2010 Meeting Minutes
February 9 (PDF-13 kb)
February 23 (PDF-9kb)
March 18 (PDF-20 kb)
April 13 (PDF-10 kb)