What’s New

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.**
What’s New
US Open Partnership Accrued a $9 Return for Every Dollar Spent
The US Open Sponsorship Yielded $13.2 Million in Media Value, accounting for a nine dollar return for every dollar spent.
Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021 – 2022
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s FY21-22 Annual Report is now live, recapping the first full year of Explore Asheville’s efforts delivered through our strategic imperatives.
BCTDA Approves $90,150 of Investments to Support 22 Local Festivals & Cultural Events
Financial support is made possible through earned revenue collected through advertising sales and lodging reservations booked on ExploreAsheville.com
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives

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