What’s New
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.
Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020 – 2021
The Annual Report for Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 is available for download. Find a link to download a copy on the Research & Reports page.
BCTDA Approves Grants of $110,000 to Support 26 Local Festivals & Cultural Events
PRESS RELEASE: Time-honored events like the Sourwood Festival and Downtown After 5 to cultural celebrations like Blue Ridge Pride Festival and GRINDFest 2022 will receive financial support in 2022 from the Buncombe County TDA.
‘Accidental Hotelier’ Honored with Top Tourism Leadership Award by Buncombe County TDA
PRESS RELEASE: Bob Patel, a self-described “accidental hotelier,” is the recipient of the 2021 William A.V. Cecil Tourism Leadership Award for his commitment and contributions to the tourism sector and the community.
Buncombe County TDA Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund: Local Impact Recognized Nationally
The BCTDA’s $5 million community initiative that provided grants to help nearly 400 local small businesses safely reopen, providing the support to protect jobs for local people, won a national award for its impact in the community.
Asheville’s African American Heritage Trail Moves Forward; Community Invited To Offer Input
PRESS RELEASE: Plans for a walking trail connecting historic Black communities in and around downtown Asheville continue to move forward. Organizers are seeking input from the public to help shape the themes and content.
What’s New
BCTDA Invites Applications for 2023 Tourism Product Development Fund Grant Cycle Opening April 12
TPDF was created to provide financial assistance through grants, loan guarantees, or pledges of debt service to major tourism capital projects that will increase patronage of lodging properties and further economic development in Buncombe County.
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.
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
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