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.

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

For a recap of each month’s Buncombe County TDA board meeting, including links to meeting documents, presentations, and more, check out the Tourism Community Update newsletter.

Explore Asheville, the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority and the Asheville Tourists are offering all travel and hospitality industry professionals along with their family and friends in Asheville and Buncombe County a special ticket offer for the Asheville Tourists baseball game against the Bowling Green Hot Rods at McCormick Field.

At the July board meeting the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) approved nearly $23 million in multi-year funding for the City of Asheville’s McCormick Field Centennial Restoration & Capital Improvements Project. This investment marks the first debt service project and the largest Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) investment ever granted.

Aligned with broader community priorities, Explore Asheville’s strategic imperatives guide the direction of our program of work and community investments. Follow how we are progressing in our efforts.