What is the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority?
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority is the public authority created in 1983 by an act of the North Carolina Legislature to oversee the collection and investment of occupancy taxes paid by travelers who stay overnight in commercial lodging establishments, such as hotels and motels, bed and breakfast operations, and vacation rentals such as Airbnb and VRBOs. The members of the Buncombe County TDA Board have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that the tax dollars are spent in accordance with the specific legislation governing their use.
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- Find out about upcoming BCTDA meetings >>
- Review past BCTDA meeting minutes & documents >>
- Read past editions of the Tourism Community Update, providing highlights of BCTDA meetings
What does the Buncombe County TDA do?
The BCTDA oversees the work of the Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau, which develops and carries out advertising, marketing, public relations, and group sales plans to inspire leisure and business travelers to visit here. In 2019, these efforts attracted 4.2 million overnight visitors, providing a base of customers that spent $2.2 billion at local businesses and generated a total $3.3 billion economic impact for the community.
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- Learn more about the CVB’s strategies & tactics >>
- View the visitor-facing website >>
- Find out about services available to local tourism partners >>
- Read about other initiatives coordinated or funded by BCTDA & Explore Asheville >>
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BCTDA Mission:
To be a leader in the economic development of Buncombe County by attracting and servicing visitors, generating income, jobs and tax revenues, which make the community a better place to live and visit.
Vision Statement:
Asheville/Buncombe County will retain its unique, authentic and environmental charm while welcoming global visitors searching for personal enrichment and memorable experiences.