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Asheville Citizen Times: New Tourism Ads Unveiled at BCTDA’s Annual Meeting
At its annual meeting on Sept. 5, Buncombe County TDA unveiled a new ad campaign encouraging visitors to let their spirits run free in Asheville.
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Mountain Xpress: Buncombe TDA Casts Wider Net with New Advertising Plan
The new Explore Asheville campaign, developed by Atlanta-based ad agency 360i, embraces the small and big surprises that Asheville will offer up.
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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..
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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.
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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.
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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.
What’s New
Tourism Community Update: A Recap of the Buncombe County TDA July Board Meeting from the Chair & CEO
Get highlights of Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s July 2021 meeting, including an introduction to our new Board Chair and a presentation on Explore Asheville’s sales strategy in partnership with Asheville-Buncombe Economic Development Coalition.
Join Us August 3 for Networking & Sharing at the 2021 Explore Asheville Summer Social & Sustainability Resource Fair
Tourism partners are invited to join Explore Asheville for our 2021 Summer Social & Sustainability Resource Fair, August 3, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Highland Brewing’s outdoor Rooftop Bar. **Please click through for updated safety protocols for both vaccinated an unvaccinated attendees.**
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.
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