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Community Benefits of Tourism
What’s New
Community Input Sought For Asheville’s African American Heritage Trail
PRESS RELEASE: The community is invited to participate in one of four listening sessions in January to shape the themes, content, design and route of the heritage trail.
Meet the Recipients of the 2019 Explore Asheville CVB Superstar Awards
The CVB honors tourism partners who make standout contributions to the work we do to promote Asheville and Buncombe County as a destination.
Asheville’s Legacy of Art, Craft & Creativity Receive Buncombe Co. TDA Support
Thanks to grants from BCTDA’s Tourism Product Development Fund, three local nonprofits recently celebrated major renovations and expansions.
Tourism Cares
Western North Carolina Rescue Mission Receives ‘Care Kits’ Thanks To Area Hotels
Rather than pens, mugs or other giveaways handed out at a conference, hotel partners and Explore Asheville developed an idea to benefit WNC Rescue Mission.
40 Local Hotels Collaborate to Raise Funds for Hunger Relief in WNC
In just 3 years, “Sweet Dreams, Full Plates” has raised $130,000 for MANNA FoodBank – enough to feed 100,000 people facing hunger in WNC.
Aloft Asheville Downtown Wins National Award for Community Service
Homeward Bound, MANNA FoodBank, Eliada Homes and Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue are just a few of the organizations the Aloft staff supports.
Perspectives
Asheville Citizen Times Op-Ed: Reflecting on – and celebrating – the benefits of tourism
A guest commentary in Asheville Citizen Times by Gary Froeba, Managing Director of The Omni Grove Park Inn and Chairman of the Buncombe County TDA.
Clarity on BCTDA’s Financial Support of the 2020 Chow Chow Culinary Festival
An overview of the achievements of the Chow Chow festival and clarification on sponsorship recently approved by Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority.
President & CEO of Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Talks Tourism and Economy
“Tourism is a positive. It’s a piece of the economy and supports other segments, like professional and business services,” says Kit Cramer of the Asheville Chamber.
What’s New
Community Input Sought For Asheville’s African American Heritage Trail
PRESS RELEASE: The community is invited to participate in one of four listening sessions in January to shape the themes, content, design and route of the heritage trail.
Meet the Recipients of the 2019 Explore Asheville CVB Superstar Awards
The CVB honors tourism partners who make standout contributions to the work we do to promote Asheville and Buncombe County as a destination.
Asheville’s Legacy of Art, Craft & Creativity Receive Buncombe Co. TDA Support
Thanks to grants from BCTDA’s Tourism Product Development Fund, three local nonprofits recently celebrated major renovations and expansions.
Tourism Cares
Western North Carolina Rescue Mission Receives ‘Care Kits’ Thanks To Area Hotels
Rather than pens, mugs or other giveaways handed out at a conference, hotel partners and Explore Asheville developed an idea to benefit WNC Rescue Mission.
40 Local Hotels Collaborate to Raise Funds for Hunger Relief in WNC
In just 3 years, “Sweet Dreams, Full Plates” has raised $130,000 for MANNA FoodBank – enough to feed 100,000 people facing hunger in WNC.
Aloft Asheville Downtown Wins National Award for Community Service
Homeward Bound, MANNA FoodBank, Eliada Homes and Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue are just a few of the organizations the Aloft staff supports.
Perspectives
Asheville Citizen Times Op-Ed: Reflecting on – and celebrating – the benefits of tourism
A guest commentary in Asheville Citizen Times by Gary Froeba, Managing Director of The Omni Grove Park Inn and Chairman of the Buncombe County TDA.
Clarity on BCTDA’s Financial Support of the 2020 Chow Chow Culinary Festival
An overview of the achievements of the Chow Chow festival and clarification on sponsorship recently approved by Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority.
President & CEO of Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Talks Tourism and Economy
“Tourism is a positive. It’s a piece of the economy and supports other segments, like professional and business services,” says Kit Cramer of the Asheville Chamber.
Community Partners
