What’s New
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.
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.
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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