Destination Development Forum 2013
US Cellular Center 87 Haywood St, AshevillePresented by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, the Destination Development Forum brought together a cross-section of community leaders on December 11, 2013 to learn about numerous new projects in development, discuss Asheville’s strengths as a tourism destination, and share ideas for future opportunities that enhance the economic sustainability of our community. Developing for Destination […]
BCTDA Investors Meeting 2014
DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville - Biltmore 115 Hendersonville Road, AshevilleThe Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority and the Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted the BCTDA Investors Meeting for lodging property owners and general managers on January 31, 2014. View the Presentations: BCTDA Business Report Presented by Stephanie Brown, Executive Director, Asheville CVB Outlook on Lodging Presented by Chad Church, Smith Travel Research STR (Smith […]
Spring 2014 News Briefing
Asheville Chamber Boardroom 36 Montford Avenue, AshevilleAsheville CVB Announced Expansion of Tourism Advertising Program and Shared Forecast for Spring/Summer Travel Seasons In advance of the Easter holiday signaling the ramp up of the spring travel season, the Asheville CVB provided updated industry statistics and lodging data that serves as an early predictor of the spring and summer vacation forecast for the […]
BCTDA Annual Meeting 2014
Holiday Inn Asheville - Biltmore West 435 Smokey Park Highway, AshevilleIndustry partners gathered at the 2014 BCTDA Annual Meeting to hear about the record-breaking accomplishments of the destination in the past year. Buncombe County had the highest increase in visitor spending in the state last year – nearly doubling the average increase. New sales and marketing initiatives for 2014-2015 were also announced including a new […]
Community Forum on Short-Term Rentals
Wortham Center for Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Avenue, AshevilleWednesday, January 21, 2015 | 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville The short-term online rental marketplace represents a billion dollar industry and is rapidly growing. Airbnb, for example, lists 400 properties in Raleigh, 390 in Charlotte and over 780 in the Asheville area. While this innovative, new business model, which […]
BCTDA Investors Meeting 2015
DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville - Biltmore 115 Hendersonville Road, AshevilleThe Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority and the Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted the BCTDA Investors Meeting for lodging property owners, general managers and sales directors on February 6, 2015. View the Presentations: BCTDA Business Report Presented by Stephanie Brown, Executive Director, Asheville CVB Local Economy Overview Presented by Chris Cavanaugh, President, Magellan Strategy […]
Partner Forum – Riverfront Redevelopment Update 2015
Asheville Chamber Boardroom 36 Montford Avenue, Asheville*This event was held on March 11, 2015. Exciting plans are underway for major development in the riverfront area. A $14.6 million Tiger VI grant awarded by the US Department of Transportation and a $1.8 million Tourism Product Development Fund grant, combined with several other public and private sector investments, will help transform the area […]
BCTDA Annual Meeting 2015
Lioncrest at Biltmore One Lodge Street, AshevilleIndustry partners gathered at the BCTDA 2015 Annual Meeting to hear the BCTDA Annual Report of the industry and ACVB performance, as well as a special presentation featuring Adam Sacks, renowned economist of the tourism division of Oxford Economics. Mr. Sacks presented new research, "Destination Promotion: An Engine of Economic Development," focusing on how investments […]
Hospitality Outlook 2016
The Collider 1 Haywood Street, 4th Floor, AshevilleThe Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority and the Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted the Hospitality Outlook for lodging property owners, general managers, sales teams and industry stakeholders at The Collider in downtown Asheville on March 3, 2016. View the Presentations: BCTDA Business Report Presented by Stephanie Brown, Executive Director, Asheville CVB Outlook on Lodging […]
Music Campaign Launch – March 2016
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall 743 Haywood Rd, Asheville"Turning Up The Volume on the Asheville Music Scene" The Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted the ACVB Music Campaign Launch at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on March 30, 2016. Tourism industry partners and community stakeholders gathered to learn about this exciting initiative. The Asheville CVB is shining a spotlight on the local music […]