What’s New
2024 Annual Meeting Recap
Thank you to the nearly 300 local partners who joined us at Crest Mountain’s Crest Center Pavilion for Explore Asheville’s 2024 Annual Meeting!
Visitors Contribute Nearly $3 Billion to Asheville & Buncombe County Economy for Third Year in a Row
The 2023 study was conducted by Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, that has been measuring visitor contributions to the area for more than a decade.
MO Summit Returns to Asheville in 2025
After a five-year hiatus, the MO Summit will return to Asheville, N.C., April 21–23, 2025, at the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel.
Explore Asheville Partners with Influential Golfers to Spotlight Historic Skyview Golf Tournament at Renovated Donald Ross Designed Asheville Municipal Golf Course
As part of its sponsorship and support of Skyview Golf Tournament, Explore Asheville is collaborating with four influential golfers to highlight the historic 64th annual tournament on July 9-11, 2024.
Explore Asheville Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week With Inaugural Heroes of Hospitality Luncheon Recognizing Outstanding Ambassadors of Asheville and Buncombe County
The inaugural Explore Asheville Heroes of Hospitality awards ceremony celebrated more than 30 individuals nominated for their exemplary service and dedication as ambassadors of Asheville and Buncombe County on Mon. May 20, 2024.
Nearly $10 Million Committed to Tourism-Related Community Projects Through BCTDA’s Inaugural Legacy Investment From Tourism Fund
The BCTDA approved nearly $10 million of new investments in a dozen tourism-related capital projects to benefit visitors and residents. The Legacy Investment from Tourism (LIFT) Fund provides financial investment through grants, loan guarantees, or pledges of debt service to tourism-related capital projects that will increase patronage of lodging facilities and benefit the community at large in Buncombe County.
What’s New
Highlights of Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority Meetings
For a recap of each month’s Buncombe County TDA board meeting, including links to meeting documents, presentations, and more, check out the Tourism Community Update newsletter.
Follow Explore Asheville’s progress toward strategic imperatives
Aligned with broader community priorities, Explore Asheville’s strategic imperatives guide the direction of our program of work and community investments. Follow how we are progressing in our efforts.
Explore Asheville Launches Love Asheville From Afar to Support Economic Recovery and Community Resilience
Explore Asheville is partnering with community organizations to launch Love Asheville From Afar, an initiative that connects the global community with Asheville area and Buncombe County small businesses and creatives to support regional economic recovery.
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
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