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2023 Buncombe County TDA Annual Meeting, Presented by Explore Asheville
Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2023 BCTDA Annual Meeting
Join us on September 19 for our 2023 Annual Meeting at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts from 3 to 6 pm.
Explore Asheville cordially invites our travel and hospitality partners to celebrate 40 years of investing in and building Asheville’s deeply rooted and ever evolving history. Keynote speaker Richard Florida will shed light on the future of city and town centers, we’ll present the winner of the 24th William A.V. Cecil Award, and together we’ll gain valuable insights and foster meaningful connections. Stick around to immerse yourself in Asheville’s creative spirit and hospitality after the program for a networking reception with entertainment, local bites, craft beverages, and more!
EVENT DETAILS
3:00 – 3:20 p.m. | Registration
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Program
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Reception
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KEYNOTE: Richard Florida
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William A.V. Cecil Tourism Leadership Award
For more than two decades, the William A.V. Cecil Tourism Leadership Award has honored those who’ve made a significant contribution to the tourism sector in Asheville and Buncombe County, providing exceptional leadership, creativity and commitment in making our community a special place to live, work, and visit. Join us in celebrating this year’s recipient of this coveted award.
We can’t wait to see you there!