What’s New
Wilma Dykeman Honored with William A.V. Cecil Leadership Award by Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
PRESS RELEASE: Following review by the TPDF Committee and a unanimous vote from the BCTDA board of directors, the Woodfin Greenway & Blueway became the largest funded project in the history of the Fund.
Explore Asheville’s 2022 Summer Social Is July 12 at Marquee: RSVP Here!
The team at Explore Asheville is looking forward to welcoming tourism partners for an afternoon of networking and locally crafted bites and beverages at our 2022 Summer Social, July 12 at Marquee.
3 Upcoming Deadlines: Workforce Survey, COVID Relief, TPDF Applications
Important dates include June 1 at 5 pm, the deadline for Phase I applications for the Tourism Product Development Fund. Buncombe County nonprofits and municipal partners are invited to apply.
Diversity Training Toolkit & Photo Gallery from Tourism Summit 2022 Now Online
Explore Asheville’s Tourism Summit 2022: The Future of Travel was held at Omni Grove Park Inn on May 18, with more than 200 in attendance. Find links here to the photo gallery and the diversity training toolkit.
Applications for Phase 2 COVID Relief Business Recovery Grant Program Due June 1
$200 million is available to agribusinesses, massage therapists, farmers, and others in addition to arts, entertainment, recreation, hotels, restaurants, bars, food services, and others.
2022 Tourism Product Development Fund Grant Cycle Officially Launches
Buncombe County nonprofits and municipal partners are invited to submit applications to the Buncombe County TDA for grant support through the Tourism Product Development Fund. Phase 1 applications are due June 1.
What’s New
A Letter from CEO Vic Isley on Marla Tambellini’s Planned Retirement After Nearly 30 Years of Dedicated Service
After much consideration and planning, Marla Tambellini, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Explore Asheville, has decided to retire in the first quarter of 2024. To have ample crossover time with Marla for succession planning, Explore Asheville launched a search for a Vice President of Marketing this week.
Improve Your Listing in Our New Partner Drop In Q&A
Updating your account has never been easier! Join our new Partner Q&A Training Hour every Friday on Zoom from 11 am to 12 pm. Drop in anytime to troubleshoot issues and ask questions about your account with Explore Asheville.
BCTDA Seeks Candidates to Serve on Legacy Investment From Tourism (LIFT) Fund Committee
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) is seeking candidates to serve on the nine-member Legacy Investment from Tourism (LIFT) Fund Committee. This group will make recommendations to the BCTDA for funding tourism-related capital projects that will increase patronage at lodging facilities in Buncombe County by attracting tourists, business travelers, or both, and benefit the community at large in Buncombe County. The LIFT Fund can be used to support the following types of tourism-related capital projects: Construction of a new location or relocation Expansion of an existing location Restoration or rehabilitation of an existing location Maintenance of a tourism-related capital project Design...
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