What’s New
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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.
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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.
![Meet the Recipients of the 2019 Explore Asheville CVB Superstar Awards](https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/Superstars-2019-sized2.jpg)
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.
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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