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In the News: Clips Featuring the Asheville Area in Regional & National News Outlets
Telling the Asheville story and keeping our vibrant region top-of-mind for media nationwide is a constant focus of Explore Asheville’s PR team. Here are a few of the recent news clips mentioning local industry partners, events, projects and more.
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Tourism Community Update: A Recap of the Buncombe County TDA Board Meeting
Get highlights of Buncombe County TDA’s August meeting, including an update on the Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund and its impact on the community after one year. and the inspiring personal stories of four fund recipients.
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Business Owners: Get Updated COVID Information & Recommendations from Local Public Health Experts
Caring for our Community: Business owners are invited to view this important discussion with local health experts and business leaders regarding current COVID transmission and action steps the community can take together to shut down the virus.
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Tourism Community Update: A Recap of the Buncombe County TDA July Board Meeting from the Chair & CEO
Get highlights of Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s July 2021 meeting, including an introduction to our new Board Chair and a presentation on Explore Asheville’s sales strategy in partnership with Asheville-Buncombe Economic Development Coalition.
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Join Us August 3 for Networking & Sharing at the 2021 Explore Asheville Summer Social & Sustainability Resource Fair
Tourism partners are invited to join Explore Asheville for our 2021 Summer Social & Sustainability Resource Fair, August 3, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Highland Brewing’s outdoor Rooftop Bar. **Please click through for updated safety protocols for both vaccinated an unvaccinated attendees.**
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Buncombe County TDA Relaunches Grant Program for Local Festivals & Cultural Events
From Black Mountain’s Sourwood Festival to cultural celebrations like the Blue Ridge Pride Festival, local events have benefited from the Buncombe County TDA’s Festivals & Cultural Events Support Fund. An information session will take place Sept. 1 for interested applicants.
What’s New
Explore Asheville Signs on as Official Tourism Partner of the US Open for 2022
PRESS RELEASE: Explore Asheville elevates the relationship with the USTA and Asheville’s reputation as a creative, vibrant community for leisure travel, business groups and sports events.
Hospitality Workforce Town Hall Takes Place August 4 at Renaissance
Challenges with hiring and retention. The difficulties in filling certain positions and roles. These and other workforce issues will be discussed at this free event for the hospitality industry.
Explore Asheville Summer Social 2022: Photo Gallery Now Available!
Asheville’s creative spirit was alive and well at the 2022 Explore Asheville Summer Social on July 12, thanks to the energy and enthusiasm of partners, plus the colorful vibe of Marquee!
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