What’s New
Explore Asheville Hosts 2022 Hospitality Outlook for Lodging Partners
View a recording of the 2022 Hospitality Outlook, hosted by Explore Asheville, featuring a market-specific forecast for Asheville’s lodging and travel sector for next year, in the context of regional and national markets.
Local residents join Advisory Committee for Asheville’s African American Heritage Trail
PRESS RELEASE: Eighteen local residents have joined an advisory committee to provide insight and recommendations on the direction of Asheville’s African American Heritage Trail,
Phase 2 of COVID Relief Business Recovery Grant Program Set To Take Applications Soon
Businesses that may be eligible include arts, entertainment, recreation, hotels, restaurants, bars, food services, and others in NAICS codes 71 and 72. Expanded eligibility is being considered for Phase 2.
Official 2022 Asheville Visitor Guide Aligns with Buncombe County TDA’s Strategic Pillars
Now available, featuring content created by a host of local photographers and writers throughout the book’s 84 pages, aligning with Explore Asheville’s four strategic imperatives.
View Recording: ‘Get Group Ready!’ Webinar Presented by Explore Asheville
Is your business ‘group ready’? How can you get in the minds and hearts of meeting planners looking to bring their event to Asheville? View a recording of this Partner Webinar to get answers to these questions and more!
Deadline for Business Recovery Grant Program Applications Is January 31 – Apply Now!
Businesses that may be eligible include arts, entertainment, recreation, hotels, restaurants, bars, food services, and others in NAICS codes 71 and 72. Get details here. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2022.
What’s New
That’s a Wrap on the 2023 Hospitality Outlook
State lawmakers Congressman Chuck Edwards, Senator Julie Mayfield and Senator Warren Daniel recognized with Asheville Superstar Awards for their bi-partisan support of the passage of House Bill 1057.
Public Safety for All
Explore Asheville, the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, and partner community organizations are aware of the concern about public safety for all in our community. For the health of our community members and economy, we believe it’s important to communicate with residents and partners about what you can do to engage in the public process.
First Annual Industry Preview at The Year Ahead Event
State Representatives Receive Top Honors; Community Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Tourism Product Development Fund; Industry Panelists Share Updates on New Happenings and Experiences; and Explore Asheville’s Storytelling Foundation Debuts at Inaugural Event
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
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