Perspectives Guest Post | Amplifying Equity & Inclusion in Craft Beer
The personal perspective on racial identity by the President of Highland Brewing Company, Leah Wong Ashburn, who also serves as an appointed, volunteer member of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority.
Insights on Issues of Equity in Creative Placemaking Explored at Community Leadership Series
Hosted by Leadership Asheville and Asheville Area Arts Council and sponsored by Explore Asheville, this series focuses on Equity in Creative Placemaking with presentations from national recognized experts as well as local professionals.
Tourism Community Update: A Recap of the BCTDA April Board Meeting
The TOURISM COMMUNITY UPDATE provides highlights of Buncombe County TDA meetings. Click through for a recap of the BCTDA’s April 2021 meeting, with updates on Explore Asheville’s marketing plans and activities as well as information on tourism’s four strategic pillars.
Tourism Community Update: A Recap of the BCTDA Annual Planning Retreat + March Board Meeting
The TOURISM COMMUNITY UPDATE provides highlights of Buncombe County TDA meetings. Click through to read a recap of the BCTDA’s Annual Planning Retreat as well as the March 2021 meeting, with links to recordings.
Explore Asheville CVB Releases New Toolkit for Meeting Safely & Virtual Planning
PRESS RELEASE: With an eye toward the new needs of meeting planners, Explore Asheville has unveiled a brand-new and robust Meeting Planner Toolkit complete with case studies from recent in-person meetings, virtual-planning resources, destination facts and more.
Buncombe County TDA Releases Six-Month Progress Report on Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund
PRESS RELEASE: Six months after the BCTDA awarded $5 million in COVID-relief grants to 394 local small businesses, nearly 98 percent of the 394 local small businesses remained in operation at the end of December, with 3,341 jobs retained or recovered.