The Economic Impact of Tourism on Buncombe County

In 2012, Buncombe County welcomed 9.1 million visitors, including 3.1 million overnight guests. Visitors spent $1.5 billion, generating $2.3 billion in economic impact and supporting 22,924 jobs. Watch a short animation highlighting the ways tourism works for the Asheville area.

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2013 BCTDA Annual Meeting Presentation

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