What’s New
![Official 2022 Asheville Visitor Guide Aligns with Buncombe County TDA’s Strategic Pillars](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/Website-Headers-65.png)
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](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/Website-Headers-61.png)
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!](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/Biz-Relief-Dec-2021-Jan-2022-706-x-425-px.png)
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.
![Meet the Explore Asheville Community Partners Honored as CVB Superstars for 2021](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/Website-Headers-53.png)
Meet the Explore Asheville Community Partners Honored as CVB Superstars for 2021
Explore Asheville recognizes partners who have made standout contributions to the work we do to promote Asheville and Buncombe County as a destination. Meet the folks we’ve selected as our 2021 Superstars!
![Attention Partners: Participate in Explore Asheville’s 2022 Winter Promotion – Here’s How](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/Winter-of-Wellness-for-Website-Post.png)
Attention Partners: Participate in Explore Asheville’s 2022 Winter Promotion – Here’s How
Explore Asheville is promoting special offers on revitalizing spa and wellness experiences this winter season and are seeking to showcase partners that offer wellness-minded experiences.
![Collaboration with Garden & Gun Magazine Shines Spotlight on Asheville’s Creative Spirit](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/Website-Headers-49-1.png)
Collaboration with Garden & Gun Magazine Shines Spotlight on Asheville’s Creative Spirit
PRESS RELEASE: A new partnership between Explore Asheville and Garden & Gun, includes bringing the magazine’s esteemed Made in the South Awards celebration to Asheville in 2022.
What’s New
2022 Annual Superstar Awards Honor Western NC Leaders
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.
Explore Asheville Earns DMAP Reaccreditation with Distinction from Destinations International
Explore Asheville Earns Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) Reaccreditation with Distinction from Destinations International.
US Open Partnership Accrued a $9 Return for Every Dollar Spent
The US Open Sponsorship Yielded $13.2 Million in Media Value, accounting for a nine dollar return for every dollar spent.
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
![Pillar Flag_no logo](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/Pillar-Flag_no-logo.png)
Community Partners