What’s New
BCTDA Awards Nearly $3.9 million to Community Projects
October 28, 2015 — The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) awarded six community projects $3.9 million in funding today from the Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF), including $3.1 million for projects owned by the City of Asheville. Greenways, soccer fields and the WNC Nature Center are among the City of Asheville-owned assets that collectively received 80 percent of the allocated funding. “The TPDF recipients in this cycle represent a collection of multifaceted capital projects that develop and sustain destination offerings while benefiting other local economic sectors—and the greater community—with facilities and infrastructure that enrich daily life for all of us in Asheville,” said...
What’s New
6-Month Report on Buncombe County TDA’s Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund
A 6-month report on recipients of grants from the Buncombe Counth TDA’s $5 million COVID relief fund reveals that 98% of businesses were still in operation at the end of December 2020, with 3,341 jobs retained, recovered, or created.
Tourism Community Update: A Recap of the BCTDA June Board Meeting
The TOURISM COMMUNITY UPDATE provides highlights of Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority meetings. Click through for a recap of the BCTDA’s June 2021 meeting, including a presentation on Explore Asheville’s new agency-of-record and an update on two Tourism Product Development Fund community projects.
Community Panels on the Future of Tourism in Asheville & Buncombe County
Explore Asheville is charting a new course for the tourism community aligned with broader community goals. These efforts are organized around four strategic pillars, which we discussed with community leaders in a series of webinars. View recordings here.
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
Community Partners