Buncombe TDA December Board Meeting Rescheduled for Jan 10
The December 19, 2018 regular meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 10, 2019, at 9:00 a.m.
What Are the Community Benefits of Tourism? Get the Facts Right Here!
Tourism builds community! It’s essential to Asheville’s economic vitality. Get the facts on community benefits resulting from BCTDA’s investment in tourism promotion.
Buncombe County TDA to Dedicate More Hotel Tax Money to Infrastructure
The Asheville Citizen Times reports on the BCTDA’s decision to pause its grant program as part of an effort to better address the area’s infrastructure needs.
BCTDA Approves Nearly $10 Million in Funding for Six Community Projects
PRESS RELEASE: The BCTDA approved nearly $10 million in funding for projects that will be used by thousands of residents while also increasing visitor spending.
BCTDA Marks 35 Years at Annual Meeting + Sneak Peek of Nat Geo’s “Asheville by Design”
2018 marks the 35th anniversary of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority and the first year of operation of Explore Asheville as an independent organization. At its annual meeting BCTDA Chair Jim Muth and Explore Asheville President and CEO Stephanie Brown will provide an overview of this monumental year of change and innovation that has led to record breaking performance.
“Asheville by Design” explores the vision and intentionality that gave shape and character to the Asheville area of today. The program is a partnership that continues a longstanding relationship between Explore Asheville and National Geographic Travel, born out of its appreciation for what Asheville is all about and a continued interest in telling stories that reflect the heart of the destination.