News
PR Team Update: Notable Clips Featuring the Asheville Area in Regional & National News Outlets
Telling the Asheville story and keeping our vibrant region top-of-mind for media nationwide is a constant focus of Explore Asheville’s PR team. Here are a few of the recent news clips mentioning our industry partners, events, projects and more.
More on Buncombe County TDA’s Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund: Updates & Media Coverage
Media coverage about recipients of grants from the BCTDA’s $5 million COVID relief fund includes stories and comments from industry partners on how the initiative is helping them safely and sustainably reopen and reinstate or generate jobs.
Explore Asheville’s Deputy Director & VP of Marketing Presented with Prestigious Industry Award
Marla Tambellini is a 2020 recipient of the state’s highest tourism honor, a distinction that recognizes members of the tourism industry who have made significant and continuing contributions to the growth and success of NC’s tourism industry.
Explore Asheville Partners with Buncombe County on Safety Messaging to Protect Public Health
In partnership with Buncombe County Public Health, Explore Asheville kiosks remind visitors and residents about N.C. Governor Roy Cooper’s requirement to wear face coverings to protect community and personal health.
Annual School Supply Drive Provides Local Students with Basic Supplies to Succeed Academically
It’s been a beloved annual tradition for Explore Asheville to host a hospitality industry back-to-school backpack drive at our Summer Social. Even without the celebration this year, tourism partners can still support United Way.
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.