What’s New
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Community Partners
