What’s New
2023 Annual Meeting Recap: BCTDA Commemorates 40 Years of Investment in Asheville
President & CEO Vic Isley Shared the 40-Year Benefits of Destination Promotion and Investment; Richard Florida Provided a Keynote on the Future of City Centers; Matthew Bacoate Jr. Received William A.V. Cecil Leadership Award; and Partner Activations Immersed Attendees in Asheville’s Creative Spirit.
Explore Asheville Names Dodie Stephens Vice President of Marketing
Marketing and communications executive returns to Explore Asheville to take the helm from long-time veteran Marla Tambellini as she plans to retire following 29 years of dedicated service
You are Invited to the Inaugural Travel & Hospitality Nights at McCormick Field August 29 and 30
Explore Asheville, the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority and the Asheville Tourists are offering all travel and hospitality industry professionals along with their family and friends in Asheville and Buncombe County a special ticket offer for the Asheville Tourists baseball game against the Bowling Green Hot Rods at McCormick Field.
McCormick Field Awarded First Debt Service Project Investment from Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
At the July board meeting the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) approved nearly $23 million in multi-year funding for the City of Asheville’s McCormick Field Centennial Restoration & Capital Improvements Project. This investment marks the first debt service project and the largest Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) investment ever granted.
Stars of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Head to Asheville for Skyview, the Longest Running Black PRO AM Golf Tournament in the U.S.
Explore Asheville invites Yung Joc, Lil Scrappy, and Mendeecees to play the historic Asheville golf tournament on July 11 as part of a multi-faceted approach to engage and invite more diverse audiences and connect them with community.
A Letter from CEO Vic Isley on Marla Tambellini’s Planned Retirement After Nearly 30 Years of Dedicated Service
After much consideration and planning, Marla Tambellini, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Explore Asheville, has decided to retire in the first quarter of 2024. To have ample crossover time with Marla for succession planning, Explore Asheville launched a search for a Vice President of Marketing this week.
What’s New
Recap of The Year Ahead: Explore Asheville’s Second Annual Preview Event
Thank you to the nearly 400 community leaders and tourism industry partners that gathered Wednesday afternoon at the new Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown for Explore Asheville’s first partner event of 2024, The Year Ahead.
Highly Anticipated Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail Unveiled in Momentous Community Celebration
Community leaders, government officials, and advocates gathered today at Black Wall Street to witness the unveiling of the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail, marking the culmination of years of extensive community efforts. This trail celebrates the dignity, humanity, and agency of Black people from all backgrounds who built resilient communities and fostered social change in Asheville.
BCTDA Approves $100,000 of Investments to 25 Local Festivals and Cultural Events
The BCTDA has approved a total of $100,000 of investment for local cultural events and festivals celebrating Asheville and Buncombe County communities. The financial support sanctioned during the Nov. 29 board meeting aims to foster community connections and enhance local experiences for both residents and visitors in 2024.
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