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
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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