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.

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

Explore Asheville’s Tourism Summit 2022: The Future of Travel was held at Omni Grove Park Inn, on May 18, with nearly 300 community partners registered to attend. Find a link to the photo gallery here.

$200 million is available to agribusinesses, massage therapists, farmers, and others in addition to arts, entertainment, recreation, hotels, restaurants, bars, food services, and others.

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.

PRESS RELEASE: Buncombe County TDA releases full findings of 2022 Resident Perspectives on Tourism report; perspectives on tourism improved over the last two years, according to recent survey.