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Community Benefits of Tourism
What’s New
Community Input Sought For Asheville’s African American Heritage Trail
PRESS RELEASE: The community is invited to participate in one of four listening sessions in January to shape the themes, content, design and route of the heritage trail.
BCTDA Finance Committee Meeting To Be Held On February 7 at Explore Asheville CVB
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s Finance Committee will meet to plan for the BCTDA’s fiscal year 2020-21 budget.
Meet the Recipients of the 2019 Explore Asheville CVB Superstar Awards
The CVB honors tourism partners who make standout contributions to the work we do to promote Asheville and Buncombe County as a destination.
Tourism: Caring for Our Community
40 Local Hotels Collaborate to Raise Funds for Hunger Relief in WNC
In just 3 years, “Sweet Dreams, Full Plates” has raised $130,000 for MANNA FoodBank – enough to feed 100,000 people facing hunger in WNC.
Aloft Asheville Downtown Wins National Award for Community Service
Homeward Bound, MANNA FoodBank, Eliada Homes and Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue are just a few of the organizations the Aloft staff supports.
Mountain Xpress: Tourism Industry Supports Local Nonprofits
“We are continually amazed by the philanthropic nature of our culinary and hospitality community…how generous they are to the local community.”
Perspectives
Asheville Citizen Times Op-Ed: Planning for the Future of Tourism in Buncombe Co.
“We understand that it is critical to preserve, protect and grow sustainably for the mutual benefit of residents and visitors alike,” says President & CEO Stephanie Brown.
Mountain Xpress Letter to the Editor: Lodging Tax Supports Local People
“Every day, I am inspired by local people who launch and live their dreams here — dreams that are possible because of tourism,” says President & CEO Stephanie Brown.
What’s New
Community Input Sought For Asheville’s African American Heritage Trail
PRESS RELEASE: The community is invited to participate in one of four listening sessions in January to shape the themes, content, design and route of the heritage trail.
BCTDA Finance Committee Meeting To Be Held On February 7 at Explore Asheville CVB
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s Finance Committee will meet to plan for the BCTDA’s fiscal year 2020-21 budget.
Meet the Recipients of the 2019 Explore Asheville CVB Superstar Awards
The CVB honors tourism partners who make standout contributions to the work we do to promote Asheville and Buncombe County as a destination.
Tourism Cares
40 Local Hotels Collaborate to Raise Funds for Hunger Relief in WNC
In just 3 years, “Sweet Dreams, Full Plates” has raised $130,000 for MANNA FoodBank – enough to feed 100,000 people facing hunger in WNC.
Aloft Asheville Downtown Wins National Award for Community Service
Homeward Bound, MANNA FoodBank, Eliada Homes and Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue are just a few of the organizations the Aloft staff supports.
Mountain Xpress: Tourism Industry Supports Local Nonprofits
“We are continually amazed by the philanthropic nature of our culinary and hospitality community…how generous they are to the local community.”
Perspectives
Asheville Citizen Times Op-Ed: Planning for the Future of Tourism in Buncombe Co.
“We understand that it is critical to preserve, protect and grow sustainably for the mutual benefit of residents and visitors alike,” says President & CEO Stephanie Brown.
Mountain Xpress Letter to the Editor: Lodging Tax Supports Local People
“Every day, I am inspired by local people who launch and live their dreams here — dreams that are possible because of tourism,” says President & CEO Stephanie Brown.
Community Partners
