What’s New
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.
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’s New
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.
‘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.
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