Hotel Development
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Tourism in Marquette County has been on a steady upward trajectory for years, and its importance to the economy is indisputable: a 2019 Pure Michigan report shows that tourism-related jobs make up 15% of the County's employment, producing $110 million in total income.
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Currently there is no flag hotel within a 20-mile radius of Sawyer International Airport and the proposed hotel site.
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Sawyer International Airport services approximately 88,500 passengers annually.
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Air carrier crews stay in Marquette due to lack of nearby options.
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Over 5,000 room nights come from Sawyer businesses annually.
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Sawyer continues to house temporary Air Force related tenants who bring a staff of approximately 20 people to the community for three to four months to conduct winter testing.
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Access to major snowmobile trails.
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18-hole golf course on site
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Sawyer continues to grow and attract new tenants.
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Only available meeting space that is central to two major cities, Escanaba and Marquette.
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Pending data center project to bring in various military clients and staff on ongoing basis.
Potential RV Campground or Residential Site 52-19-031-002-10 77 acres Stream running through site. Hardwoods. Hills.
Motel 6 & Truck Stop 52-05-266-015-00 / 52-05-101-025-00 / 52-05-999-099-03 / 52-05-101-026-00 Four adjacent parcels combined for 20 acre site with multiple buildings. Across from Potlatch which does 70 logging trucks per day.
Comfort Inn Site Plan 52-05-599-099-01 4,000 sf single-story building.
Potential RV Campground or Residential Site 52-19-031-002-10 77 acres Stream running through site. Hardwoods. Hills.
The property owners have explored three hospitality concepts at Sawyer.
A RV Campground: Creating an RV campground offers a distinct opportunity to cater to a growing segment of travelers who seek adventure and flexibility. This venue can be designed to provide a range of amenities and experiences, from basic sites with essential hookups to luxury "glamping" options with upscale facilities.
A Flag Hotel: Considering the redevelopment of two dormitory buildings into a Comfort Inn, the owners have secured site plan drawings and approvals.
Truck Stop/Motel 6/Extended Stay: Capitalizing on this unique site, the owners have conceptualized a Truck Stop and extended stay facility across from Potlatch Lumber which receives 70 logging truck each day.