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I. Opportunity Statement <br />The Opportunity <br />By means of this Request for Proposal (RFP), the City of Lakewood in partnership with the Lakewood <br />Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Alive, Vision 21, and other local entities, invites proposals from <br />qualified vendors to gather data, analyze and document a FeasibilityStudy to be used to promote <br />further development in the Hotel and Travel industry. <br />A directory of local businesses and organizations is avai <br />In addition to traditional drivers of occupancy, such <br />interested in the impact ofnon-traditional sources-- <br />• weddings <br />• funerals <br />• family visiting relatives at the <br />• youth sports <br />• events at our <br />• the trend towards <br /> <br />It is our belief that each of I <br />provide evidence to a hotel oper <br />While our primary interest is the <br />related to a banquet faelty or a <br />II. The Location and Site Area <br />travel dirrin¢ the week we would be <br />care <br />over bustling tourist traps <br />ors can be measured and presented as part of a feasibility study to <br />that Lakewood will be a solid location to invest. <br />lity of a boutique hotel we would also be interested in data <br />d breakfast operation. <br />The city of Lakewood is home to over 52,000 residents. The city is a first ring suburb of Cleveland, which <br />is undergoing significant development including a Casino and Convention Center. Additionally <br />Lakewood housing often does not include guest rooms or additional space, so visitors must use a hotel. <br />There are currently two sites operated by Wyndham; Travelodge (42 rooms) and the Days Inn (65 <br />rooms). <br />