What’s New
‘Bear With Us”: Updated Public Service Campaign Has Gentle Reminders for Visitors & Residents
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and the City of Asheville, with assistance by Asheville Area Arts Council and Asheville Art Museum, have partnered on a colorful new safety campaign as a reminder of the 3 W’s.
Perspectives Guest Post | Responsible Tourism: A Welcome Conversation
Buncombe County Commissioner Terri Wells provides her perspectives on encouraging safe and responsible travel as part of a discussion of Explore Asheville’s strategic pillars and the new course being charted for the tourism community.
Public Is Invited to Reparations Speaker Series, Taking Place in June at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
The Information Sharing & Truth Telling Speaker Series is Phase 1 of the City of Asheville’s process to deliver community reparations for Black Asheville. Buncombe County TDA is a presenting sponsor and the public is invited to participate.
Cultural Conversations, Commemorations & Celebrations: Juneteenth, Hola Asheville & More
Explore Asheville is supporting several events that are consistent with our strategic imperative to Engage & Invite More Diverse Audiences, including GRINDfest 2021 during the weekend of Juneteenth. Find out more and how to join in here.
A Tribute to Longtime CVB Leader After 26 Years of Service
Dianna Pierce, Explore Asheville’s Vice President of Sales, has retired after more than a quarter century with the CVB. Buncombe County TDA Board Chair Himanshu Karvir pays tribute to Dianna and her 26 years of service.
BCTDA Seeks Candidates for Tourism Product Development Fund Committee
PRESS RELEASE: The Buncombe County TDA is seeking to fill 4 vacancies on the TPDF Committee, charged with making recommendations for funding community projects, such as the River Arts District project shown above). Deadline to apply is Jan. 7.
What’s New
Explore Asheville’s Efforts to Engage & Invite More Diverse Audiences
Efforts also include Explore Asheville’s formal commitment with other destinations that substantive, relevant, and measurable goals around DEI will be included in our annual business plans.
Wilma Dykeman Honored with William A.V. Cecil Leadership Award by Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
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.
Explore Asheville’s 2022 Summer Social Is July 12 at Marquee: RSVP Here!
The team at Explore Asheville is looking forward to welcoming tourism partners for an afternoon of networking and locally crafted bites and beverages at our 2022 Summer Social, July 12 at Marquee.
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
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