What’s New
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.
Caring for Our Community
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.
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.
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.
Perspectives
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.
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.
What’s New
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.
Tourism: Caring for Our Community
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.
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.
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.
Perspectives
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.
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.
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