What’s New
Enjoy Holiday Cheer & Networking at the Annual Explore Asheville Holiday Party, December 8
Join us for one of the tourism community’s most anticipated holiday events as we gather safely at the beautiful Center for Craft downtown (festive attire encouraged!). Plus, find out who’ll be the recipient of a CVB Superstar Award!
Tourism Community Update: A Recap of the January Meeting of BCTDA
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority has launched the TOURISM COMMUNITY UPDATE, an e-newsletter that provides highlights of BCTDA meetings. Click through to read a recap of the January 2021 meeting, including links to the recording of the meeting.
Series on Equity in Creative Placemaking Sponsored by Explore Asheville, Hosted by Leadership Asheville
Equity in Creative Placemaking is an approach that uses arts strategies to involve those who live, work, and play in a community, giving them a voice in the urban design process. Also hosted by Asheville Area Arts Council, the series featured national and local experts.
Meet the Six Tourism & Municipal Partners Recognized as 2020 Explore Asheville CVB Superstars
Explore Asheville recognizes tourism partners who have made standout contributions to the work we do to promote Asheville and Buncombe County as a destination. The 2020 Superstar awards also included municipal partners.
Explore Asheville Partners with City & County on Eye-Catching New Public Safety Initiative
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.
Buncombe County TDA Supports Relaunch of ‘One Buncombe’ Grant Fund for Local Businesses
The ‘One Buncombe’ grant fund, supported by Buncombe County TDA, was developed to help local small businesses of one to 25 FTEs retain and rehire their employees. Sole proprietors/owner-employees and independent contract (1099) workers are eligible to apply as well.
What’s New
View a recording of ‘Everyone Welcome’ LGBTQ+ diverse audience training session
Explore Asheville engaged with a global leader in inclusive hospitality to provide LGBTQ+ diverse audience training for our internal team and tourism partners. View a recording of this powerful presentation here.
Majority of Buncombe residents believe tourism is beneficial to community; identify some concerns
PRESS RELEASE: Buncombe County TDA releases full findings of 2022 Resident Perspectives on Tourism report; perspectives on tourism improved over the last two years, according to recent survey.
Seats still available for partner event: LGBTQ+ Diverse Audience Training
To accelerate our community’s efforts to extend a genuine invitation to diverse audiences, Explore Asheville has engaged with a global leader in inclusive hospitality to provide LGBTQ+ diverse audience training.
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