What’s New
Community Celebrates the Benefits of Tourism Economy at BCTDA Annual Meeting
PRESS RELEASE: More than 300 people working at tourism-related businesses gathered to celebrate the community benefits of tourism and get a preview of plans for 2020..
CVB President & CEO Participates on Leadership Asheville Panel
Explore Asheville President & CEO Stephanie Brown was a panelist at a recent Leadership Asheville “Buzz Breakfast” on building a connected community.
New CVB Media Advertising Plan Will Draw Visitors Who Help Sustain Area Businesses
PRESS RELEASE: The media advertising plan is designed to attract highly targeted audiences in new markets as well as key cities in NC, SC, and beyond.
Explore Asheville CVB Announces Free Marketing Seminar by Agency Experts
PRESS RELEASE: Explore Asheville invites Buncombe businesses, nonprofits and tourism partners to participate in a free marketing seminar on August 6.
Mountain Xpress Letter to the Editor: Lodging Tax Supports Local People
“Every day, I am inspired by local people who launch and live their dreams here — dreams that are possible because of tourism,” says President & CEO Stephanie Brown.
Community Leadership Council Formed as Part of Tourism Management & Investment Plan
PRESS RELEASE: The Community Leadership Council is a volunteer group that will support the work of creating the Tourism Management & Investment Plan.
What’s New
Buncombe County TDA Relaunches Grant Program for Local Festivals & Cultural Events
From Black Mountain’s Sourwood Festival to cultural celebrations like the Blue Ridge Pride Festival, local events have benefited from the Buncombe County TDA’s Festivals & Cultural Events Support Fund. An information session will take place Sept. 1 for interested applicants.
How To Optimize Your Presence on ExploreAsheville.com: A Recap & Instructions
Explore Asheville hosted our first post-pandemic, in-person Partner Salon on July 21, which included a presentation on how to optimize your presence on ExploreAsheville.com. Download a PDF of the presentation and find a “homework list” to refer to as you perfect your presence.
Team Explore Asheville’s Service Project: Litter Cleanup in the River Arts District
As part of Explore Asheville’s commemoration of National Tourism Week, the Explore Asheville team participated in a litter cleanup service project in the River Arts District through Asheville GreenWorks. Check out our photo gallery here.
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