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Coronavirus Info, Resources & Updates for Businesses
Find ongoing updates and information on COVID-19, including links to current public health orders, interim guidance, and resources for business safety, resiliency and recovery.
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Media Coverage of April Meeting of Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
At its April 29 meeting, members of the Buncombe County TDA expressed strong support of the $5 million Tourism Jobs Recovery Act proposed to the NC General Assembly.
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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.
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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.
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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.
What’s New
Info Session on Buncombe County TDA Grant Program for Local Festivals &Cultural Events
PRESS RELEASE: Explore Asheville will host an information session for those interested in applying to the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s Festivals & Cultural Events Support Fund.
Whimsical Public Health Materials Available to Help Slow the Spread of Delta Variant of COVID
Posters, flyers, and window clings with the colorful 3 W’s public safety messaging are available from Explore Asheville as Buncombe County Health & Human Services experts remind the public of ways to slow the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19.
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.
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
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