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Asheville Selected to Host 2020 Maui Jim Maui Invitational College Basketball Tournament
PRESS RELEASE: Asheville has been named the host city in the mainland move of the 2020 Maui Jim Maui Invitational college basketball tournament, which receives national coverage each year by ESPN.
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Founder & President of Black Folks Camp Too Is Keynote Speaker at BCTDA Annual Meeting October 7
Explore Asheville is delighted to announce that Earl B. Hunter, Jr., Founder & President of Black Folks Camp Too will serve as keynote speaker at the virtual Buncombe County TDA Annual Meeting on October 7, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
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Attorney Addresses How To Handle Anti-Mask Guests; Recorded Webinar Now Available for Viewing
Explore Asheville hosted a webinar on how to handle anti-mask guests and customers on Sept 2, 2020, presented by labor and employment attorney Andria Lure Ryan. View the one-hour recording of the presentation here.
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Annual Tradition at Explore Asheville Holiday Party: Toys for Tots Drive to Benefit Local Children
The Toys for Tots drive has always been a cherished holiday tradition with tourism partners demonstrating their generosity in providing for our community’s children. With the need for donations greater than ever, partners can participate this year online.
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More on Buncombe County TDA’s Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund: Updates & Media Coverage
Media coverage about recipients of grants from the BCTDA’s $5 million COVID relief fund includes stories and comments from industry partners on how the initiative is helping them safely and sustainably reopen and reinstate or generate jobs.
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The ‘Asheville Cares’ Stay Safe Pledge Supports the Safety of the Local Community
PRESS RELEASE: Tool developed by Explore Asheville with tourism industry partners is a shared commitment among businesses, residents and visitors; available now for immediate download.
What’s New
Deadline for Business Recovery Grant Program Applications Is January 31 – Apply Now!
Businesses that may be eligible include arts, entertainment, recreation, hotels, restaurants, bars, food services, and others in NAICS codes 71 and 72. Get details here. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2022.
Meet the Explore Asheville Community Partners Honored as CVB Superstars for 2021
Explore Asheville recognizes partners who have made standout contributions to the work we do to promote Asheville and Buncombe County as a destination. Meet the folks we’ve selected as our 2021 Superstars!
Attention Partners: Participate in Explore Asheville’s 2022 Winter Promotion – Here’s How
Explore Asheville is promoting special offers on revitalizing spa and wellness experiences this winter season and are seeking to showcase partners that offer wellness-minded experiences.
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
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