What’s New
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Info Session on Buncombe County TDA Grant Program for Local Festivals &Cultural Events
PRESS RELEASE: Explore Asheville will host an information session for those interested in applying to the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s Festivals & Cultural Events Support Fund.
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Whimsical Public Health Materials Available to Help Slow the Spread of Delta Variant of COVID
Posters, flyers, and window clings with the colorful 3 W’s public safety messaging are available from Explore Asheville as Buncombe County Health & Human Services experts remind the public of ways to slow the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19.
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Explore Asheville joins the Global Sustainable Tourism Council as a Destination Member
Explore Asheville has adopted four strategic imperatives tied to broader community goals; one is Encourage Safe & Responsible Travel. Joining the GSTC was one of Explore Asheville’s first actions upon adopting this strategic pillar.
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Join Explore Asheville for the Annual Meeting of Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
From tour outfitters and hoteliers to shop owners and chefs, humans are at the heart of genuine hospitality and essential in the delivery of the travel experience. Join us in recognizing our community’s heart, hospitality, fortitude and resilience.
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‘Responsible Travel & Sustainability in Tourism’: View Now for Information & Inspiration
View a recording of the Explore Asheville webinar that included a presentation from Tourism Cares, a panel of tourism partners who are embracing sustainability measures in their businesses, an update from Explore Asheville on related initiatives.
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Trips & Trade Shows: Sales Team is on the road to bring customers to Asheville
Travel and attendance at in-person industry events by the Explore Asheville Group Sales team is back in full swing, with the goal to bring group business to Asheville. Here’s just a sampling of the team’s recent trips, tours and trade shows attended.
What’s New
Explore Asheville’s US Open Sponsorship Recap
Explore Asheville worked with the USTA to become the official tourism partner for the US Open. Individuals, media and meeting planners clients were reached through record attendance and TV viewership.
Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority Greenlights Expanded Funding for Two Buncombe County Projects
PRESS RELEASE: Following review by the TPDF Committee and a unanimous vote from the BCTDA board of directors, the Woodfin Greenway & Blueway became the largest funded project in the history of the Fund.
Join Explore Asheville for the 2022 Annual Meeting of Buncombe County TDA
Travel and hospitality businesses and those interested in learning more about our vibrant tourism community are cordially invited for an afternoon of inspiration, storytelling, celebrating, and connections.
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
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