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2022 Annual Superstar Awards Honor Western NC Leaders
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.
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Explore Asheville Earns DMAP Reaccreditation with Distinction from Destinations International
Explore Asheville Earns Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) Reaccreditation with Distinction from Destinations International.
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US Open Partnership Accrued a $9 Return for Every Dollar Spent
The US Open Sponsorship Yielded $13.2 Million in Media Value, accounting for a nine dollar return for every dollar spent.
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Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021 – 2022
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s FY21-22 Annual Report is now live, recapping the first full year of Explore Asheville’s efforts delivered through our strategic imperatives.
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BCTDA Approves $90,150 of Investments to Support 22 Local Festivals & Cultural Events
Financial support is made possible through earned revenue collected through advertising sales and lodging reservations booked on ExploreAsheville.com
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BCTDA Greenlights Historic $15.68 Million in Community Projects through TPDF in 2022
Fifty percent of community projects awarded slated to reach completion in 2023.
What’s New
Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Festivals & Cultural Events Support Fund
Buncombe County-based nonprofits and municipal partners can now apply online for 2024 event grants until 5 pm Friday, October 27. Awards will be announced during the November BCTDA Board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Grants will be disbursed after successful completion of each event in 2024.
2023 Annual Meeting Recap: BCTDA Commemorates 40 Years of Investment in Asheville
President & CEO Vic Isley Shared the 40-Year Benefits of Destination Promotion and Investment; Richard Florida Provided a Keynote on the Future of City Centers; Matthew Bacoate Jr. Received William A.V. Cecil Leadership Award; and Partner Activations Immersed Attendees in Asheville’s Creative Spirit.
Explore Asheville Names Dodie Stephens Vice President of Marketing
Marketing and communications executive returns to Explore Asheville to take the helm from long-time veteran Marla Tambellini as she plans to retire following 29 years of dedicated service
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
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