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.