Business North Carolina Recognizes Local Leaders in Hospitality & Tourism
This year’s Business NC list of the state’s top hospitality and tourism leaders includes two current Buncombe County TDA members, lodging and attractions partners, the CVB’s recent interim executive and Explore Asheville’s current President & CEO. See the list here!
Perspectives Guest Post | Responsible Tourism: A Welcome Conversation
Buncombe County Commissioner Terri Wells provides her perspectives on encouraging safe and responsible travel as part of a discussion of Explore Asheville’s strategic pillars and the new course being charted for the tourism community.
Public Is Invited to Reparations Speaker Series, Taking Place in June at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
The Information Sharing & Truth Telling Speaker Series is Phase 1 of the City of Asheville’s process to deliver community reparations for Black Asheville. Buncombe County TDA is a presenting sponsor and the public is invited to participate.
Cultural Conversations, Commemorations & Celebrations: Juneteenth, Hola Asheville & More
Explore Asheville is supporting several events that are consistent with our strategic imperative to Engage & Invite More Diverse Audiences, including GRINDfest 2021 during the weekend of Juneteenth. Find out more and how to join in here.
A Tribute to Longtime CVB Leader After 26 Years of Service
Dianna Pierce, Explore Asheville’s Vice President of Sales, has retired after more than a quarter century with the CVB. Buncombe County TDA Board Chair Himanshu Karvir pays tribute to Dianna and her 26 years of service.
BCTDA Seeks Candidates for Tourism Product Development Fund Committee
PRESS RELEASE: The Buncombe County TDA is seeking to fill 4 vacancies on the TPDF Committee, charged with making recommendations for funding community projects, such as the River Arts District project shown above). Deadline to apply is Jan. 7.