What’s New

Fresh, Easy-to-Make Cocktails Use Ingredients from Local Purveyors to Brighten the Holidays
Sovereign Remedies’ Charlie Hodge demonstrated festive cocktails using ingredients from local purveyors – a collection he calls “Drinks That Explore Asheville” – as part of the virtual Explore Asheville Holiday Party. Find the recipes and see the video here!

Buncombe County TDA Announces Appointment of New President & CEO of Explore Asheville
PRESS RELEASE: Nationally recognized and former North Carolina tourism professional Victoria “Vic’ Isley returns to the state as new President and CEO of Explore Asheville CVB after an extensive national search and widespread interest in the position.

Webinar Hosted by Explore Asheville: ‘People First – Website Usability Best Practices’
Make sure you’re giving prospects and customers the best experience possible when they visit your website. View a recording of the webinar hosted by Explore Asheville to learn 5 key best practices to evaluate your website’s usability.
Caring for Our Community

The ‘Asheville Cares’ Stay Safe Pledge Supports the Safety of the Local Community
PRESS RELEASE: Tool developed by Explore Asheville with tourism industry partners is a shared commitment among businesses, residents and visitors; available now for immediate download.

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.
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
Fresh, Easy-to-Make Cocktails Use Ingredients from Local Purveyors to Brighten the Holidays
Sovereign Remedies’ Charlie Hodge demonstrated festive cocktails using ingredients from local purveyors – a collection he calls “Drinks That Explore Asheville” – as part of the virtual Explore Asheville Holiday Party. Find the recipes and see the video here!
Buncombe County TDA Announces Appointment of New President & CEO of Explore Asheville
PRESS RELEASE: Nationally recognized and former North Carolina tourism professional Victoria “Vic’ Isley returns to the state as new President and CEO of Explore Asheville CVB after an extensive national search and widespread interest in the position.
Webinar Hosted by Explore Asheville: ‘People First – Website Usability Best Practices’
Make sure you’re giving prospects and customers the best experience possible when they visit your website. View a recording of the webinar hosted by Explore Asheville to learn 5 key best practices to evaluate your website’s usability.
Tourism: Caring for Our Community
The ‘Asheville Cares’ Stay Safe Pledge Supports the Safety of the Local Community
PRESS RELEASE: Tool developed by Explore Asheville with tourism industry partners is a shared commitment among businesses, residents and visitors; available now for immediate download.
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.
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.
Community Partners