How Did SISU Impact Area Lodging?

IRONWOOD, MI - Friday, January 15, 2010 - The Western U.P. Convention & Visitor Bureau released Post Race Lodging information on SISU January 9, 2010 Inaugural Race on Tuesday, January 12, 2010.

The following lodging facilities assessed the impact of the SISU Ski Fest in the inquiry:

LODGING FACILITY

OCCUPANCY IMPACT OF RACE

ABR

3 Rustic Cabins

Americinn

7-10 rooms/about half one night

Budget Host

5 rooms - Group from Grand Marais

Classic Motor Inn

6 rooms

Comfort Inn

6 rooms

Crestview

none

Davey’s Motel

1 room

Indianhead

16 rooms

Ironwood

no answer

Quinn

none

Pioneer Lodging

none

Royal

none

America’s Best Value (formerly Super 8)

1 room

As a direct result of the SISU Ski Fest, based on the results of those lodging facilities polled for this inquiry, nearly 50 units were rented.