What’s New
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Meet the Recipients of the 2019 Explore Asheville CVB Superstar Awards
The CVB honors tourism partners who make standout contributions to the work we do to promote Asheville and Buncombe County as a destination.
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Asheville’s Legacy of Art, Craft & Creativity Receive Buncombe Co. TDA Support
Thanks to grants from BCTDA’s Tourism Product Development Fund, three local nonprofits recently celebrated major renovations and expansions.
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Asheville Citizen Times Op-Ed: Reflecting on – and celebrating – the benefits of tourism
A guest commentary in Asheville Citizen Times by Gary Froeba, Managing Director of The Omni Grove Park Inn and Chairman of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority.
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21 Local Festivals & Cultural Events Receive Funding from Buncombe County TDA
PRESS RELEASE: An eclectic collection of festivals and cultural events receives support from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority.
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Public Invited to Forum for Phase 1 Results of Initiative to Manage Tourism
PRESS RELEASE: Event will provide updates on a yearlong process to change how monies from the Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) are used.
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TDA Initiative to Manage Tourism Continues; Public Forum Scheduled for Oct. 23
PRESS RELEASE: Results of surveys and an assessment of existing conditions, community plans, and future needs will be shared at the public event.
What’s New
Trips & Trade Shows: Sales Team is on the road to bring customers to Asheville
Travel and attendance at in-person industry events by the Explore Asheville Group Sales team is back in full swing, with the goal to bring group business to Asheville. Here’s just a sampling of the team’s recent trips, tours and trade shows attended.
In the News: Clips Featuring the Asheville Area in Regional & National News Outlets
Telling the Asheville story and keeping our vibrant region top-of-mind for media nationwide is a constant focus of Explore Asheville’s PR team. Here are a few of the recent news clips mentioning local industry partners, events, projects and more.
Tourism Community Update: A Recap of the Buncombe County TDA Board Meeting
Get highlights of Buncombe County TDA’s August meeting, including an update on the Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund and its impact on the community after one year. and the inspiring personal stories of four fund recipients.
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
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