What’s New
Sign Up by May 16 for ‘Tourism Summit 2022: The Future of Travel,’ Held on May 18
Explore Asheville’s Tourism Summit 2022: The Future of Travel is at Omni Grove Park Inn, FREE to community partners with advance registration, includes lunch + keynote, diversity training workshop + networking .
Applications for Phase 2 COVID Relief Business Recovery Grant Program Open May 2
$200 million is available to agribusinesses, massage therapists, farmers, and others in addition to arts, entertainment, recreation, hotels, restaurants, bars, food services, and others.
USTA welcomes Ukraine team to Asheville for 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifying April 15-16
Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County TDA are pleased to support this event through our sponsorship. UPDATE FROM USTA: A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.
View a recording of ‘Everyone Welcome’ LGBTQ+ diverse audience training session
Explore Asheville engaged with a global leader in inclusive hospitality to provide LGBTQ+ diverse audience training for our internal team and tourism partners. View a recording of this powerful presentation here.
Majority of Buncombe residents believe tourism is beneficial to community; identify some concerns
PRESS RELEASE: Buncombe County TDA releases full findings of 2022 Resident Perspectives on Tourism report; perspectives on tourism improved over the last two years, according to recent survey.
Seats still available for partner event: LGBTQ+ Diverse Audience Training
To accelerate our community’s efforts to extend a genuine invitation to diverse audiences, Explore Asheville has engaged with a global leader in inclusive hospitality to provide LGBTQ+ diverse audience training.
What’s New
That’s a Wrap on the 2023 Hospitality Outlook
State lawmakers Congressman Chuck Edwards, Senator Julie Mayfield and Senator Warren Daniel recognized with Asheville Superstar Awards for their bi-partisan support of the passage of House Bill 1057.
Public Safety for All
Explore Asheville, the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, and partner community organizations are aware of the concern about public safety for all in our community. For the health of our community members and economy, we believe it’s important to communicate with residents and partners about what you can do to engage in the public process.
First Annual Industry Preview at The Year Ahead Event
State Representatives Receive Top Honors; Community Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Tourism Product Development Fund; Industry Panelists Share Updates on New Happenings and Experiences; and Explore Asheville’s Storytelling Foundation Debuts at Inaugural Event
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
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