What’s New
![Nearly $10 Million Committed to Tourism-Related Community Projects Through BCTDA’s Inaugural Legacy Investment From Tourism Fund](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/LIFT-Timeline-1080x675.png)
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.
![Explore Asheville Travel & Hospitality Earth Day Cleanup](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/Sweep-Flyer-3.png)
Explore Asheville Travel & Hospitality Earth Day Cleanup
Join us and your industry colleagues for the inaugural 2024 Explore Asheville Travel & Hospitality Earth Day Cleanup on April 22, with support from Asheville GreenWorks and RiverLink.
![Explore Asheville Heroes of Hospitality Call for Nominations](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/Heroes-Collage-Header-600-x-400-px.png)
Explore Asheville Heroes of Hospitality Call for Nominations
In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (May 19 – 25), Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority will be accepting nominations for the inaugural Explore Asheville Heroes of Hospitality Awards beginning March 14.
![Explore Asheville’s ALWAYS, ASHEVILLE Storytelling Foundation Earns HSMAI Bronze Adrian Award](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/Always-AVL-1080x675.png)
Explore Asheville’s ALWAYS, ASHEVILLE Storytelling Foundation Earns HSMAI Bronze Adrian Award
Explore Asheville earned a Bronze Adrian Award from the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) for its Always, Asheville storytelling foundation crafted from hundreds of conversations and interviews capturing the collective voice and passions of the local community.
![Meet the Community Partners Honored as Explore Asheville Superstars in 2023](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/AVL-Superstars-2023-1-1080x675.png)
Meet the Community Partners Honored as Explore Asheville Superstars in 2023
Sheriff Quentin Miller, Chief Michael Lamb, J Chong of J Chong Eats, Reggie Tidwell of Curve Theory, and Jack Benton of Parks Hospitality Group received top honors for their leadership in the local travel and hospitality community.
![Recap of The Year Ahead: Explore Asheville’s Second Annual Preview Event](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_5207-1080x675.jpg)
Recap of The Year Ahead: Explore Asheville’s Second Annual Preview Event
Thank you to the nearly 400 community leaders and tourism industry partners that gathered Wednesday afternoon at the new Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown for Explore Asheville’s first partner event of 2024, The Year Ahead.
What’s New
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.
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
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