The Washington City Council recently approved a proposal for a hotel market study update.

Mayor Jaron Rosien shared his excitement at this opportunity. When the last study done for the city in 2014, it showed levels just below the demand threshold for a new hotel. Since then city officials believe there has been development to warrant a limited-service hotel. The proposed agreement from Hospitality Marketers International, Inc. shows the total cost of conducting the study is $7,500 with half the amount to be paid in advance. It also states that a subject site for the proposed hotel has been identified, and more details about the site will be discussed upon completion of the study. This work is expected to begin around the end of June.