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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.
BCTDA Approves Nearly $10 Million in Funding for Six Community Projects
PRESS RELEASE: The BCTDA approved nearly $10 million in funding for projects that will be used by thousands of residents while also increasing visitor spending.
BCTDA Marks 35 Years at Annual Meeting + Sneak Peek of Nat Geo’s “Asheville by Design”
2018 marks the 35th anniversary of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority and the first year of operation of Explore Asheville as an independent organization. At its annual meeting BCTDA Chair Jim Muth and Explore Asheville President and CEO Stephanie Brown will provide an overview of this monumental year of change and innovation that has led to record breaking performance.
“Asheville by Design” explores the vision and intentionality that gave shape and character to the Asheville area of today. The program is a partnership that continues a longstanding relationship between Explore Asheville and National Geographic Travel, born out of its appreciation for what Asheville is all about and a continued interest in telling stories that reflect the heart of the destination.
Public Meeting Notice: FY 2018-19 Budget Ordinance
A public hearing is scheduled Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., for the purpose of approving the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s FY 2018-19 Operating, Earned Revenue, and Tourism Product Development Fund Administrative budgets. The hearing will be held in the boardroom of the Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau at 27 College Place in Asheville. Click here to review the proposed Budget Ordinance. The budgets will be presented in detail on Wednesday, May 30, at 9:00 a.m., at the board’s regularly scheduled meeting, also at 27 College Place. Please contact Executive Operations Manager Jonna Reiff at jreiff@ExploreAsheville.com or 828-258-6111 with any questions.
BCTDA Proactively Pledges $4.6 Million To Make Up RADTIP Shortfall & Funds Two Community Projects in 2017 Grant Cycle
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) announced today that it will provide $4.6 million to the City of Asheville to complete the southern section of the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project (RADTIP). BCTDA determined that available dollars in the Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) at the end of the most recent cycle could be instrumental in making up the shortfall to restore the full scope of this important section of the City’s RADTIP project.
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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.
Cultural Conversations, Commemorations & Celebrations: Juneteenth, Hola Asheville & More
Explore Asheville is supporting several events that are consistent with our strategic imperative to Engage & Invite More Diverse Audiences, including GRINDfest 2021 during the weekend of Juneteenth. Find out more and how to join in here.
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
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