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Buncombe County Tourism Development
Authority’s FY22-23 Annual Report is now live,
commemorating 40 years of investment
in Asheville and Buncombe CountyRead MoreThe Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s
FY24 Annual Report is now live, commemorating more than 40 years of
investment and building community in Asheville and Buncombe County.FY24 Annual Report -
Check Out the Digital Trail The Asheville
Black Cultural
Heritage Trail is
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What’s New
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.
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
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.
What’s New
BCTDA Seeks Candidates to Serve on Legacy Investment From Tourism (LIFT) Fund Committee
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) is seeking candidates to serve on the nine-member Legacy Investment from Tourism (LIFT) Fund Committee. This group will make recommendations to the BCTDA for funding tourism-related capital projects that will increase patronage at lodging facilities in Buncombe County by attracting tourists, business travelers, or both, and benefit the community at large in Buncombe County. The LIFT Fund can be used to support the following types of tourism-related capital projects: Construction of a new location or relocation Expansion of an existing location Restoration or rehabilitation of an existing location Maintenance of a tourism-related capital project Design...
Explore Asheville Wins Bid to Host Adventure Travel Trade Association’s AdventureELEVATE Conference in 2024
The Adventure Travel Trade Association™ (ATTA), the largest global network of adventure travel leaders, announced Asheville will be the 2024 host city for its annual conference, AdventureELEVATE North America, June 11-13, 2024.
Majority of Asheville and Buncombe County Residents Believe Their Community Benefits From Tourism
Explore Asheville and Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority Release Findings from 2023 Resident Perspectives on Tourism Report. An overwhelming majority of Asheville and Buncombe County residents (84%) agree that tourism benefits their community according to recent survey findings.
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