Telling the Asheville story and keeping our vibrant Blue Ridge Mountain region top-of-mind for media nationwide is a constant focus of Explore Asheville’s Public Relations team.
Here’s just a sampling of recent news clips about the Asheville area from regional and national news outlets with direct involvement of the PR team.
August 2021
July 2021
- Thrillist | Asheville BBQ Star Elliott Moss Fries Up a Winner With Buxton Chicken Palace
- AFAR | 9 Last-Minute Summer Family Getaways in the U.S.
- TravelAwaits | Reasons to Experience the Historic Biltmore Estate in Every Season
- U.S. News & World Report | The 18 Best Hot Air Balloon Rides in the World
- TravelAwaits | 6 Best Outdoor Experiences in Beautiful Asheville, North Carolina
- TravelAwaits | 5 Fantastic Restaurants to Try in Asheville
- Travel With Annita | Asheville Summer Vacation, One-Tank Destinations
- Thrillist | Get Out, Drink Up and Celebrate in These Gay-Friendly Honeymoon Destinations
June 2021
- Thrillist | The Right 2021 Destination for Every Type of Traveler
- Pride Journeys | Asheville, North Carolina’s Top LGBTQ-owned Businesses
- TODAY | What Is Chow Chow? This Pickled Condiment Is a Southern Staple
- TravelPulse (also picked up by MSN) | 21 Great LGBTQ Summer Destinations
- Convention South | Event Planners’ Guide to North Carolina
- The Sophisticated Life | The Ultimate Guide of Things to Do in Asheville
- TravelingIQ.com | Small Town Prides Are Poppin’ in 2021
- The Points Guy | Long Lines, Reduced Amenities, Higher Prices: What Staffing Shortages Mean for Your Summer Vacation
- Pawstruck.com | Woof, Woof: The Most PAW-Friendly Cities in America 2021
- Eater | Where to Eat and Drink Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Family Vacation Critic | 9 Best Destinations for Girlfriend Getaways
- The Roving Fox | 5 Things to Do in Downtown Asheville
- Human Engineers | 8 Affordable Trips for You and Your Friends
- U.S. News & World Report | Best Weekend Getaways in the South
- Travel + Leisure | Discoveries, Adaptive Reuse Is the New Normal
May 2021
- AAA Carolinas’ Go Magazine | Road Trip Alert, Wilmington to Asheville Along I-40
- The Washington Post | Following a Trail of Frescoes in the Mountains of North Carolina
- The Sophisticated Life | Black-Owned Businesses in Asheville
- Chicago Tribune | Road Trip to Asheville: A Long Way to Go for Some Hikes and a Historic Home, but Worth Every Mile
- Tripadvisor | Pride With a Local Flavor
- Thrillist | The 41 American Barbecue Joints You Need to Try Right Now
- Mic | 8 Cities With Great Culture That Are Actually Affordable
- MSN (Via LoveExploring.com) | These U.S. Cities Have Natural Wonders on Their Doorstep
- The Post and Courier | All-Star Cast Prepares to Open Beer-and-Food Hub in Downtown Asheville Art Deco Landmark
- Hemispheres Magazine | The Space, Asheville’s Citizen Vinyl
- Mount Pleasant Magazine | Mother-Daughter Road Trips
- U.S. News & World Report | Best Fall Vacations
- AAA Carolinas’ Go Magazine | 9 Places to Go for the Perfect Sunflowers Photo Shoot
April 2021
- Travel Off Path | Top 10 Road Trip Routes in the U.S. for 2021
- AFAR | Asheville Travel Guide
- News Break | The Magical Experience of Visiting the Biltmore Estate
- Bleu Magazine | A Socially Distant Getaway in Asheville (Pages 44-47)
- AFAR | Where Should You Hike Near Asheville?
- The Tennessean | Parks Perfect for Visiting in Spring
- AFAR | The 10 Best Things to Do in Asheville
- The Cincinnati Enquirer | National Treasures, Some of the Best Parks Perfect for Visiting in Spring
- AFAR | Required Eating: 6 Meals Not to Miss in Asheville
- Travel Off Path | 10 Beautiful U.S. Cities to Visit This Summer
- The Infatuation | The Best Chef Knives, According to Chefs
March 2021
- AFAR (also picked up by MSN) | Best Asheville Hotels for a Truly Local Stay
- USA TODAY (also picked up by News Break, Yahoo News and More) | Top Spots for Socially-Distant, Family-Friendly Weekend Getaways
- Red Tricycle | Spring Break Road Trips from Atlanta to Plan Now
- Small Market Meetings | Cashing in on CVB Incentives
- Artful Living | Tour, Experience America’s Most Desirable Destinations (Page 104)
- Family Vacationist (also picked up by USA TODAY) | 20 Best National Parks for Families to Visit in Spring
- Reader’s Digest (also picked up by MSN) | 17 Spring Break Getaways That Don’t Require Air Travel
- TravelMag | The 30 Most Charming Small Cities in the USA
- Corporate & IncentiveTravel | Explore Asheville Releases New Toolkit for Meeting Planners
- The Daily News Journal | Looking for a Quick Spring Break From Middle Tennessee? These 7 Places Are a Day’s Drive (or Less) Away
February 2021
- Forbes | Feel Happier: Easy Ways to Gaze at America’s Most Gorgeous Spring Gardens
- Money | The Best Places to Live for Singles: 7 Cities That Are Fun, Friendly and Affordable
- Forbes | Book Your Next Long Weekend at the Grand Bohemian Asheville
- Rusch to the Outdoors |12 Pretty Towns in Eastern USA
- Travel Noire | How to Enjoy the Perfect Solo Vacation in Asheville
- Crafted | Asheville Season Trailer
- Be My Travel Muse | Best Places to Visit in the USA in the Spring
- StyleBlueprint | The South’s Newest Food Halls
January 2021
- ABA Destinations Magazine | Forget all your troubles, forget all your cares
- Cuisineist | Asheville, the Paris of the South is alive and well ready to offer up southern hospitality and so much more (#CVBClip)
- News Break | A Wellness Weekend in Asheville, North Carolina
- Business Insider | The Best Vacation Rentals in Asheville
- TravelPulse | Top LGBTQ Travel Destination for 2021
- AmericanMeetings.com The Destination Everywhere Podcast | Asheville