What’s New
Buncombe County Emergency Declaration & Updates
Beginning March 26 at 8 p.m. and running through April 9 at 6 a.m., Buncombe County has issued a “Stay Home — Stay Safe” Supplemental Declaration to the local State of Emergency.
Important ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Tools & Information for Lodging Partners
Explore Asheville is providing tools and information to help lodging partners comply with the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order and urge these measures to be put in place immediately.
Update from Explore Asheville & Buncombe County TDA on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
PRESS RELEASE: Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority release a statement to update the community on COVID-19.
Tourism: Caring for Our Community
WNC Rescue Mission Receives ‘Care Kits’ Thanks To Area Hotels
At a recent conference where they were exhibiting, hotel partners and Explore Asheville developed an idea to benefit Western NC Rescue Mission.
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.
Hats Off to Omni Grove Park Inn for Hotel’s Charitable Initiative
Omni Grove Park Inn’s “Say Goodnight to Hunger” program provides funds for more than 545,000 meals benefiting people in our local community.
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.
Learn More About TMIP
Community Benefits of Tourism
What’s New
Buncombe County Emergency Declaration & Updates
Beginning March 26 at 8 p.m. and running through April 9 at 6 a.m., Buncombe County has issued a “Stay Home — Stay Safe” Supplemental Declaration to the local State of Emergency.
Important ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Tools & Information for Lodging Partners
Explore Asheville is providing tools and information to help lodging partners comply with the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order and urge these measures to be put in place immediately.
Update from Explore Asheville & Buncombe County TDA on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
PRESS RELEASE: Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority release a statement to update the community on COVID-19.
Tourism Cares
WNC Rescue Mission Receives ‘Care Kits’ Thanks To Area Hotels
At a recent conference where they were exhibiting, hotel partners and Explore Asheville developed an idea to benefit Western NC Rescue Mission.
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.
Hats Off to Omni Grove Park Inn for Hotel’s Charitable Initiative
Omni Grove Park Inn’s “Say Goodnight to Hunger” program provides funds for more than 545,000 meals benefiting people in our local community.
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.
Community Partners
