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Community Benefits of Tourism
What’s New
More Cultural Arts in Downtown Asheville with Funding from Buncombe County TDA
The Buncombe County TDA played a transformational role in helping to bring this cultural arts center to fruition with support totaling $705,000.
All About Tourism, the BCTDA & More on the ‘BLAINESWORLD’ Community Radio Show
One of Asheville’s most beloved and award-winning radio shows, “BLAINESWORLD,” recently featured an interview about Buncombe County TDA.
Updated Advertising Plans Include Markets Covered By Expanded Air Service
PRESS RELEASE: Bolstered ad campaigns are aimed at continuing to attract visitors whose spending will enhance the region’s economic vitality.
Tourism: Caring for Our Community
Hotel’s Holiday Parking Program Supports Local Nonprofit Organizations
Since the inception of the Holiday Parking Program, the Omni Grove Park Inn has contributed more than $535,000 to Western North Carolina nonprofits.
Explore Asheville Service Day: Scrubbing & Painting for Charity
The Explore Asheville team dedicates two days a year to serving a charity. Recently, our service project took us to Haywood Street Congregation.
WNC Rescue Mission Receives ‘Care Kits’ Thanks To Area Hotels
At a recent conference where they were exhibiting, hotel partners and Explore Asheville developed an idea to benefit Western NC Rescue Mission.
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 Tourism Development Authority.
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
More Cultural Arts in Downtown Asheville with Funding from Buncombe County TDA
The Buncombe County TDA played a transformational role in helping to bring this cultural arts center to fruition with support totaling $705,000.
All About Tourism, the BCTDA & More on the ‘BLAINESWORLD’ Community Radio Show
One of Asheville’s most beloved and award-winning radio shows, “BLAINESWORLD,” recently featured an interview about Buncombe County TDA.
Updated Advertising Plans Include Markets Covered By Expanded Air Service
PRESS RELEASE: Bolstered ad campaigns are aimed at continuing to attract visitors whose spending will enhance the region’s economic vitality.
Tourism Cares
Hotel’s Holiday Parking Program Supports Local Nonprofit Organizations
Since the inception of the Holiday Parking Program, the Omni Grove Park Inn has contributed more than $535,000 to Western North Carolina nonprofits.
Explore Asheville Service Day: Scrubbing & Painting for Charity
The Explore Asheville team dedicates two days a year to serving a charity. Recently, our service project took us to Haywood Street Congregation.
WNC Rescue Mission Receives ‘Care Kits’ Thanks To Area Hotels
At a recent conference where they were exhibiting, hotel partners and Explore Asheville developed an idea to benefit Western NC Rescue Mission.
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 Tourism Development Authority.
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
