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21 Local Festivals and Cultural Events Receive Funding from Buncombe County TDA
From time-honored events such as Shindig on the Green, Asheville Holiday Parade, and the Sourwood Festival, to relative newcomers like Asheville Celtic Festival, Asheville Mini Maker Faire, and WNC Garlic Fest, an eclectic collection of 20 festivals and cultural events received approval for a total of $86,500 in support from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority at its recent meeting on Oct. 30.
Buncombe County TDA Invites Public to Oct. 23 Forum for Phase One Results of Initiative to Manage Tourism
Seats are still available for an upcoming event where consultants for the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) will reveal results of phase one of a yearlong process to change how monies from the Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) are used.
Kit Cramer talks tourism and economy
Kit Cramer, President & CEO of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, answered questions from a UNC Asheville student journalist about tourism and the economy of Asheville. In the article, Cramer discusses the positives of tourism in relation to Asheville’s economy and responds to questions regarding increased rent prices and local job sectors.
Read more from her interview in this article from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Tourism Cares
Panel discussion reveals emerging leadership dynamics
Panelists for the Leadership Asheville Buzz Breakfast series finale, held Aug. 14 at the Crowne Plaza Resort’s Expo Center, included, from left, Stephanie Brown of Explore Asheville; Debra Campbell of the city of Asheville; Avril Pinder of Buncombe County; and Lakesha McDay of Dogwood Health Trust. Nancy Cable, far right, is the chancellor of UNC Asheville and moderated the discussion.
The Aloft Asheville Downtown is awarded the 2019 Alice S. Marriott Award for Community Service
As one of Marriott’s 7,000 properties, McKibbon Hospitality’s Aloft Asheville Downtown just put the national spotlight on Asheville after receiving the Alice S. Marriott Award for Community Service. This is an incredible honor highlighting the Aloft team’s dedication to serving our community.
Tourism Industry Supports Local Nonprofits
“We are continually amazed by the philanthropic nature of our culinary and hospitality community here and how generous they are to the local community,” says Mary Nesbitt, chief development officer of Asheville-based hunger relief nonprofit MANNA FoodBank. “The contributions they make are immeasurable.”
Perspectives
Clarity on BCTDA’s Financial Support of the 2020 Chow Chow Culinary Festival
Chow Chow attracted national talent and recognition, hosted 3,200 attendees, stimulated $2 million in local business spending, generated $136,000 in local tax revenue, and provided a $53,000 contribution to MANNA Food Bank. Chow Chow was enjoyed by locals (66%) as well as visitors.
Planning for the Future of Tourism in Buncombe County | OPINION
Here at the culmination of National Tourism Week (May 5-11) and with the start of the summer travel season on the horizon, the timing feels right to shine a light on the public good that we can attribute to tourism and share the ways that lodging tax revenue will be activated to help manage impacts and plan future investments for the benefit of both Asheville area residents and visitors.
Lodging Tax Supports Local People | LETTER
Every day, I am inspired by local people who launch and live their dreams here, dreams that are possible because of tourism.
What’s New
21 Local Festivals and Cultural Events Receive Funding from Buncombe County TDA
From time-honored events such as Shindig on the Green, Asheville Holiday Parade, and the Sourwood Festival, to relative newcomers like Asheville Celtic Festival, Asheville Mini Maker Faire, and WNC Garlic Fest, an eclectic collection of 20 festivals and cultural events received approval for a total of $86,500 in support from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority at its recent meeting on Oct. 30.
Buncombe County TDA Invites Public to Oct. 23 Forum for Phase One Results of Initiative to Manage Tourism
Seats are still available for an upcoming event where consultants for the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) will reveal results of phase one of a yearlong process to change how monies from the Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) are used.
Kit Cramer talks tourism and economy
Kit Cramer, President & CEO of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, answered questions from a UNC Asheville student journalist about tourism and the economy of Asheville. In the article, Cramer discusses the positives of tourism in relation to Asheville’s economy and responds to questions regarding increased rent prices and local job sectors.
Read more from her interview in this article from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Tourism Cares
Panel discussion reveals emerging leadership dynamics
Panelists for the Leadership Asheville Buzz Breakfast series finale, held Aug. 14 at the Crowne Plaza Resort’s Expo Center, included, from left, Stephanie Brown of Explore Asheville; Debra Campbell of the city of Asheville; Avril Pinder of Buncombe County; and Lakesha McDay of Dogwood Health Trust. Nancy Cable, far right, is the chancellor of UNC Asheville and moderated the discussion.
The Aloft Asheville Downtown is awarded the 2019 Alice S. Marriott Award for Community Service
As one of Marriott’s 7,000 properties, McKibbon Hospitality’s Aloft Asheville Downtown just put the national spotlight on Asheville after receiving the Alice S. Marriott Award for Community Service. This is an incredible honor highlighting the Aloft team’s dedication to serving our community.
Tourism Industry Supports Local Nonprofits
“We are continually amazed by the philanthropic nature of our culinary and hospitality community here and how generous they are to the local community,” says Mary Nesbitt, chief development officer of Asheville-based hunger relief nonprofit MANNA FoodBank. “The contributions they make are immeasurable.”
Perspectives
Clarity on BCTDA’s Financial Support of the 2020 Chow Chow Culinary Festival
Chow Chow attracted national talent and recognition, hosted 3,200 attendees, stimulated $2 million in local business spending, generated $136,000 in local tax revenue, and provided a $53,000 contribution to MANNA Food Bank. Chow Chow was enjoyed by locals (66%) as well as visitors.
Planning for the Future of Tourism in Buncombe County | OPINION
Here at the culmination of National Tourism Week (May 5-11) and with the start of the summer travel season on the horizon, the timing feels right to shine a light on the public good that we can attribute to tourism and share the ways that lodging tax revenue will be activated to help manage impacts and plan future investments for the benefit of both Asheville area residents and visitors.
Lodging Tax Supports Local People | LETTER
Every day, I am inspired by local people who launch and live their dreams here, dreams that are possible because of tourism.
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