What’s New
Highlights of Part 1 of the 2020 Annual Meeting of the Buncombe County TDA
Part 1 of the virtual 2020 BCTDA Annual Meeting featured an overview of the state of tourism, the presentation of the 2020 William A.V. Cecil Tourism Leadership Award, a call to action by the founder of Black Folks Camp Too, and more.
Asheville Selected to Host 2020 Maui Jim Maui Invitational College Basketball Tournament
PRESS RELEASE: Asheville has been named the host city in the mainland move of the 2020 Maui Jim Maui Invitational college basketball tournament, which receives national coverage each year by ESPN.
How To Maximize Your Digital Brand on Google: Recording & Resources from 360i
How can your business maximize your digital brand on Google? Explore Asheville hosted a partner forum presented by our agency of record, 360i. View a recording of the webinar here on how to use Google to your advantage for free.
Founder & President of Black Folks Camp Too Is Keynote Speaker at BCTDA Annual Meeting October 7
Explore Asheville is delighted to announce that Earl B. Hunter, Jr., Founder & President of Black Folks Camp Too will serve as keynote speaker at the virtual Buncombe County TDA Annual Meeting on October 7, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
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 local industry partners, events, projects and more.
Attorney Addresses How To Handle Anti-Mask Guests; Recorded Webinar Now Available for Viewing
Explore Asheville hosted a webinar on how to handle anti-mask guests and customers on Sept 2, 2020, presented by labor and employment attorney Andria Lure Ryan. View the one-hour recording of the presentation here.
Caring for Our Community
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 the NC mandate to wear face coverings to protect community and personal health.
$1 Million Contributed to Relief Fund by Local Citizens & Organizations, including BCTDA
Update on the One Buncombe community fund to help local individuals and small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Buncombe County TDA announced a lead gift to the fund in a March press release.
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.
Perspectives
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.
A Fond Farewell After 8 Years of Service to Asheville & Buncombe County
Stephanie Brown is leaving her post as President & CEO of Explore Asheville since 2012. Accomplishments under her inspired leadership and dedicated service are many. Here’s look at just a few of those achievements.
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.
What’s New
Explore Asheville Sales Team Finds Creative Ways to Keep Asheville Top of Mind for Meeting Planners
Quickly adapting to the “new normal” as the pandemic halted meetings, conferences and travel across the globe, Explore Asheville has released a series of virtual tools to help support both meeting planners and local industry partners.
Asheville Independent Restaurant Assoc. Wins William A.V. Cecil Tourism Leadership Award
PRESS RELEASE: The award honors those who have made a significant contribution to the tourism sector in Asheville/Buncombe County and provided exceptional leadership in making the community a special place to live and visit.
Highlights of Part 2 of the 2020 Annual Meeting of the Buncombe County TDA
Part 2 of the virtual 2020 Buncombe County TDA Annual Meeting featured updates from Explore Asheville that included presentations from the Community Engagement, Groups Sales & Service, and Marketing departments. Find the recording here.
Tourism: Caring for Our Community
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 the NC mandate to wear face coverings to protect community and personal health.
$1 Million Contributed to Relief Fund by Local Citizens & Organizations, including BCTDA
Update on the One Buncombe community fund to help local individuals and small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Buncombe County TDA announced a lead gift to the fund in a March press release.
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.
Perspectives
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.
A Fond Farewell After 8 Years of Service to Asheville & Buncombe County
Stephanie Brown is leaving her post as President & CEO of Explore Asheville since 2012. Accomplishments under her inspired leadership and dedicated service are many. Here’s look at just a few of those achievements.
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.
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