What’s New
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More Cultural Arts in Downtown Asheville with Funding from Buncombe County TDA
The Buncombe County TDA played a transformational role in helping to bring this cultural arts center to fruition with support totaling $705,000.
![All About Tourism, the BCTDA & More on the ‘BLAINESWORLD’ Community Radio Show](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/WPVM-Radio-Interview-SB-2.12.20.jpg)
All About Tourism, the BCTDA & More on the ‘BLAINESWORLD’ Community Radio Show
One of Asheville’s most beloved and award-winning radio shows, “BLAINESWORLD,” recently featured an interview about Buncombe County TDA.
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Asheville Citizen Times: ‘TDA shows support for hotel tax change, authorizes budget increase’
Citizen Times reporter John Boyle covers the February 26th meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority.
![WNC Nature Center, Recipient of a BCTDA Grant, Sets Record 2019 Attendance](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/WNC-Nature-Center.png)
WNC Nature Center, Recipient of a BCTDA Grant, Sets Record 2019 Attendance
The recipient of a $313,000 grant, made possible by a portion of the occupancy tax paid by overnight visitors, celebrated a banner year in 2019.
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Updated Advertising Plans Include Markets Covered By Expanded Air Service
PRESS RELEASE: Bolstered ad campaigns are aimed at continuing to attract visitors whose spending will enhance the region’s economic vitality.
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Community Input Sought For Asheville’s African American Heritage Trail
PRESS RELEASE: The community is invited to participate in one of four listening sessions in January to shape the themes, content, design and route of the heritage trail.
What’s New
Explore Asheville joins the Global Sustainable Tourism Council as a Destination Member
Explore Asheville has adopted four strategic imperatives tied to broader community goals; one is Encourage Safe & Responsible Travel. Joining the GSTC was one of Explore Asheville’s first actions upon adopting this strategic pillar.
Join Explore Asheville for the Annual Meeting of Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
From tour outfitters and hoteliers to shop owners and chefs, humans are at the heart of genuine hospitality and essential in the delivery of the travel experience. Join us in recognizing our community’s heart, hospitality, fortitude and resilience.
‘Responsible Travel & Sustainability in Tourism’: View Now for Information & Inspiration
View a recording of the Explore Asheville webinar that included a presentation from Tourism Cares, a panel of tourism partners who are embracing sustainability measures in their businesses, an update from Explore Asheville on related initiatives.
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
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