What’s New
Virtual Partner Forum Provides Marketing Update & Highlights New Features on ExploreAsheville.com
View the recording of a webiner that provided updates to help make partner business and event listings more easily accessible throughout the website, including new layouts, searchable categories and a robust mapping feature.
Explore Asheville President & CEO Stephanie Brown to Depart for Private Sector Position in Late June
PRESS RELEASE: Stephanie Pace Brown accepted a private sector position outside of NC last fall, to begin after the fulfillment of her contract with BCTDA in June.
Frequently Asked Questions: Buncombe County Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund
Senator Chuck Edwards is filing legislation titled “Buncombe County Tourism Jobs Recovery Act” that would enable the creation of a fund for tourism-related businesses.
Caring for Our Community
Hotels Collect & Donate Items for ‘Hoops Against Hunger’ Project
The winning hotels Hilton Garden Inn and Hyatt Place together collect more than 5,500 food items for children in Western North Carolina.
Hotel’s Holiday Parking Program Supports Local Nonprofit Organizations
Since the inception of the Holiday Parking Program, the Omni Grove Park Inn has contributed more than $535,000 to Western North Carolina nonprofits.
Preserving & Protecting Local National Forests for Residents & Visitors
A Leadership Asheville project team invites citizens to help protect the natural beauty and health of the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests.
Perspectives
CVB President & CEO’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.
Asheville Citizen Times Op-Ed: Reflecting on – and celebrating – the benefits of tourism
A guest commentary in Asheville Citizen Times by Gary Froeba, Managing Director of The Omni Grove Park Inn and Chairman of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority.
President & CEO of Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Talks Tourism and Economy
“Tourism is a positive. It’s a piece of the economy and supports other segments, like professional and business services,” says Kit Cramer of the Asheville Chamber.
What’s New
Virtual Partner Forum Provides Marketing Update & Highlights New Features on ExploreAsheville.com
View the recording of a webiner that provided updates to help make partner business and event listings more easily accessible throughout the website, including new layouts, searchable categories and a robust mapping feature.
Explore Asheville President & CEO Stephanie Brown to Depart for Private Sector Position in Late June
PRESS RELEASE: Stephanie Pace Brown accepted a private sector position outside of NC last fall, to begin after the fulfillment of her contract with BCTDA in June.
Frequently Asked Questions: Buncombe County Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund
Senator Chuck Edwards is filing legislation titled “Buncombe County Tourism Jobs Recovery Act” that would enable the creation of a fund for tourism-related businesses.
Tourism: Caring for Our Community
Hotels Collect & Donate Items for ‘Hoops Against Hunger’ Project
The winning hotels Hilton Garden Inn and Hyatt Place together collect more than 5,500 food items for children in Western North Carolina.
Hotel’s Holiday Parking Program Supports Local Nonprofit Organizations
Since the inception of the Holiday Parking Program, the Omni Grove Park Inn has contributed more than $535,000 to Western North Carolina nonprofits.
Preserving & Protecting Local National Forests for Residents & Visitors
A Leadership Asheville project team invites citizens to help protect the natural beauty and health of the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests.
Perspectives
CVB President & CEO’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.
Asheville Citizen Times Op-Ed: Reflecting on – and celebrating – the benefits of tourism
A guest commentary in Asheville Citizen Times by Gary Froeba, Managing Director of The Omni Grove Park Inn and Chairman of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority.
President & CEO of Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Talks Tourism and Economy
“Tourism is a positive. It’s a piece of the economy and supports other segments, like professional and business services,” says Kit Cramer of the Asheville Chamber.
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