What’s New
Explore Asheville Wins Bid to Host Adventure Travel Trade Association’s AdventureELEVATE Conference in 2024
The Adventure Travel Trade Association™ (ATTA), the largest global network of adventure travel leaders, announced Asheville will be the 2024 host city for its annual conference, AdventureELEVATE North America, June 11-13, 2024.
Majority of Asheville and Buncombe County Residents Believe Their Community Benefits From Tourism
Explore Asheville and Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority Release Findings from 2023 Resident Perspectives on Tourism Report. An overwhelming majority of Asheville and Buncombe County residents (84%) agree that tourism benefits their community according to recent survey findings.
BCTDA Invites Applications for 2023 Tourism Product Development Fund Grant Cycle Opening April 12
TPDF was created to provide financial assistance through grants, loan guarantees, or pledges of debt service to major tourism capital projects that will increase patronage of lodging properties and further economic development in Buncombe County.
That’s a Wrap on the 2023 Hospitality Outlook
State lawmakers Congressman Chuck Edwards, Senator Julie Mayfield and Senator Warren Daniel recognized with Asheville Superstar Awards for their bi-partisan support of the passage of House Bill 1057.
Public Safety for All
Explore Asheville, the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, and partner community organizations are aware of the concern about public safety for all in our community. For the health of our community members and economy, we believe it’s important to communicate with residents and partners about what you can do to engage in the public process.
First Annual Industry Preview at The Year Ahead Event
State Representatives Receive Top Honors; Community Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Tourism Product Development Fund; Industry Panelists Share Updates on New Happenings and Experiences; and Explore Asheville’s Storytelling Foundation Debuts at Inaugural Event
What’s New
BCTDA Approves $100,000 of Investments to 25 Local Festivals and Cultural Events
The BCTDA has approved a total of $100,000 of investment for local cultural events and festivals celebrating Asheville and Buncombe County communities. The financial support sanctioned during the Nov. 29 board meeting aims to foster community connections and enhance local experiences for both residents and visitors in 2024.
Government and Nonprofit Partners are Invited to Apply for The Legacy Investment From Tourism (LIFT) Fund Inaugural Grant Cycle
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) invites non-profit and government organizations to submit applications for the Legacy Investment From Tourism (LIFT) Fund cycle opening today, October 31. The LIFT Fund was created to provide financial investment for tourism-related capital projects that increase patronage of lodging facilities, meeting facilities, or convention facilities in Buncombe County, and benefit the community at large in Buncombe County.
BCTDA Greenlights Additional $6.1M in Community Projects Through TPDF in 2023
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) approved more than $6 million of new investment in three major tourism projects to benefit visitors and residents. Including the nearly $23 million committed to McCormick Field during the BCTDA’s July meeting, Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) investments total more than $29 million in awards this year, marking the largest annual investment in the 20-year history of the fund.
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