What’s New
BCTDA Approves Funding to Lead TMIP, Yearlong Community Engagement Process
PRESS RELEASE: Process will bring public entities, tourism officials and the community to develop a framework to guide the long-term investment of the TPDF.
Community Input Sessions to Inform Design of Wayfinding Signage in the RAD
The Buncombe TDA is expanding its Wayfinding system to include inter-district signs for the River Arts District and hosting a community input session.
Explore Asheville Names Award-Winning 360i as New Agency of Record
PRESS RELEASE: 360i will support Explore Asheville in generating brand awareness to continue tourism’s annual economic impact of $3.1 billion.
Buncombe TDA December Board Meeting Rescheduled for Jan 10
The December 19, 2018 regular meeting of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 10, 2019, at 9:00 a.m.
What Are the Community Benefits of Tourism? Get the Facts Right Here!
Tourism builds community! It’s essential to Asheville’s economic vitality. Get the facts on community benefits resulting from BCTDA’s investment in tourism promotion.
Buncombe County TDA to Dedicate More Hotel Tax Money to Infrastructure
The Asheville Citizen Times reports on the BCTDA’s decision to pause its grant program as part of an effort to better address the area’s infrastructure needs.
What’s New
‘Bear With Us”: Updated Public Service Campaign Has Gentle Reminders for Visitors & Residents
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and the City of Asheville, with assistance by Asheville Area Arts Council and Asheville Art Museum, have partnered on a colorful new safety campaign as a reminder of the 3 W’s.
Perspectives Guest Post | Responsible Tourism: A Welcome Conversation
Buncombe County Commissioner Terri Wells provides her perspectives on encouraging safe and responsible travel as part of a discussion of Explore Asheville’s strategic pillars and the new course being charted for the tourism community.
Public Is Invited to Reparations Speaker Series, Taking Place in June at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
The Information Sharing & Truth Telling Speaker Series is Phase 1 of the City of Asheville’s process to deliver community reparations for Black Asheville. Buncombe County TDA is a presenting sponsor and the public is invited to participate.
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