What’s New
Hello from Explore Asheville CVB Interim Executive Director Chris Cavanaugh
A note of introduction to tourism industry partners from Explore Asheville CVB’s Interim Executive Director, who began in this role on July 1, 2020, upon the departure of President & CEO Stephanie Brown.
394 Buncombe Businesses Awarded Pandemic Relief Grants to Restart Operations
PRESS RELEASE: The $5 million grant fund was created by the Buncombe County TDA using revenue from occupancy tax collections designated for tourism product development and is expected to retain or create nearly 4,800 jobs.
Public Health & Safety: Information & Compliance Toolkit for the Wedding Industry
Explore Asheville in collaboration with Buncombe County public health officials is providing tools and information to help wedding industry partners comply with public health orders.
Caring for Our Community
Asheville’s Creative Expression Shines Through to Support & Amplify Black Voices
As businesses boarded up as a precaution during nights of protests, local artists volunteered their time, talent and resources to create powerful and engaging murals on the plywood.
The ‘Asheville Cares’ Stay Safe Pledge Supports the Safety of the Local Community
PRESS RELEASE: Tool developed by Explore Asheville with tourism industry is a shared commitment among businesses, residents and visitors; available now for immediate download.
Buncombe County TDA Joins One Buncombe To Bring Relief To Community
PRESS RELEASE: The Buncombe County TDA has announced a contribution to the community fund designed to help individuals and locally owned small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Perspectives
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Endorses Hotel Association Proposal
In a policy statement, the Chamber announces support of Asheville Buncombe Hotel Association’s proposed changes to the occupancy tax.
BCTDA Board Chair’s Statement on Hotel Association’s Proposed Changes to the Occupancy Tax
The Asheville Buncombe Hotel Association has developed a proposal for changes to the laws that govern the use of the occupancy tax in Buncombe County.
Editorial: Asheville Buncombe Hotel Association Calls for Change in the Occupancy Tax
A guest commentary in Asheville Citizen Times by Jim Muth, Executive Director of the Asheville Buncombe Hotel Association and former member of BCTDA.
What’s New
Hello from Explore Asheville CVB Interim Executive Director Chris Cavanaugh
A note of introduction to tourism industry partners from Explore Asheville CVB’s Interim Executive Director, who began in this role on July 1, 2020, upon the departure of President & CEO Stephanie Brown.
394 Buncombe Businesses Awarded Pandemic Relief Grants to Restart Operations
PRESS RELEASE: The $5 million grant fund was created by the Buncombe County TDA using revenue from occupancy tax collections designated for tourism product development and is expected to retain or create nearly 4,800 jobs.
Public Health & Safety: Information & Compliance Toolkit for the Wedding Industry
Explore Asheville in collaboration with Buncombe County public health officials is providing tools and information to help wedding industry partners comply with public health orders.
Tourism: Caring for Our Community
Asheville’s Creative Expression Shines Through to Support & Amplify Black Voices
As businesses boarded up as a precaution during nights of protests, local artists volunteered their time, talent and resources to create powerful and engaging murals on the plywood.
The ‘Asheville Cares’ Stay Safe Pledge Supports the Safety of the Local Community
PRESS RELEASE: Tool developed by Explore Asheville with tourism industry is a shared commitment among businesses, residents and visitors; available now for immediate download.
Buncombe County TDA Joins One Buncombe To Bring Relief To Community
PRESS RELEASE: The Buncombe County TDA has announced a contribution to the community fund designed to help individuals and locally owned small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Perspectives
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Endorses Hotel Association Proposal
In a policy statement, the Chamber announces support of Asheville Buncombe Hotel Association’s proposed changes to the occupancy tax.
BCTDA Board Chair’s Statement on Hotel Association’s Proposed Changes to the Occupancy Tax
The Asheville Buncombe Hotel Association has developed a proposal for changes to the laws that govern the use of the occupancy tax in Buncombe County.
Editorial: Asheville Buncombe Hotel Association Calls for Change in the Occupancy Tax
A guest commentary in Asheville Citizen Times by Jim Muth, Executive Director of the Asheville Buncombe Hotel Association and former member of BCTDA.
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