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Asheville City Councilman Kapoor: Tourism is not the enemy
Jason Sandford August 10, 2020

This is the second part of a two-part interview with outgoing Asheville City Councilman Vijay Kapoor.

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Asheville business, Asheville News
Buncombe TDA announces Tourism Jobs Recovery Fund grant recipients
Brooke Randle June 24, 2020

Earlier this year, Asheville tourism officials took $5 million of hotel room tax collections and created a Covid-19 emergency relief fund to help tourism-related businesses in Buncombe County.

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$5 million in Asheville area hotel room tax money to go toward coronavirus relief under proposed legislation
Jason Sandford April 24, 2020

The proposed legislation, titled the "Buncombe County Tourism Jobs Recovery Act," must be approved by the N.C. General Assembly.

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Asheville News, Opinion
McCall: It’s time to face the reality of an Asheville without tourists
Jason Sandford April 14, 2020

With the city's tourism industry in stasis, local small business owners must start getting creative, while local residents should consider doubling down on the "buy local" movement, McCall writes.

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LEAF Community Arts marks milestone with new home, new name
Jason Sandford January 18, 2020

The new LEAF Global Arts Center is set for a Feb. 14 opening.

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Buncombe tourism officials call barrage of criticism divisive, untrue
Jason Sandford November 20, 2019

Buncombe TDA members responded to a recent opinion piece criticizing the tourism board.

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Buncombe TDA awards Asheville festivals and events total of $86,500
Jason Sandford November 1, 2019

Here are two from the list of about 20 awardees: Winter Lights at The N.C. Arboretum received $10,000, the Sourwood Festival in Black Mountain received $9,000.

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It’s wheels up on major Asheville Regional Airport expansion
Jason Sandford September 30, 2019

Airport officials recently agreed to contract with the architectural and engineering firm Gresham Smith for the design and engineering of a multi-million dollar airport terminal renovation and expansion project.

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Asheville short-term rental skirmishes continue
Jason Sandford September 4, 2019

Also, the Asheville Homestay Network is getting better organized.

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Want a say in how Asheville hotel tax is spent? Here’s your chance
Jason Sandford August 15, 2019

There are two public meetings today (Thursday) and a third Friday, as well as an online survey.

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Mayfield: Asheville City Council majority favors charter change to reset elections
Jason Sandford August 2, 2019

As things stand right now, Asheville City Council will have district elections in 2020.

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LEAF, Eagle Market, Center for Craft and more seek Buncombe tourism dollars
Jason Sandford August 15, 2018

The biggest request came from Buncombe County's recreation services department seeking $6 million for a greenway and for Buncombe County Sports Park improvements.

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Asheville Wine & Food Festival ends; new culinary event in the works
Jason Sandford May 2, 2018

The new culinary event is planned for September.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Fed Cup women’s tennis coming to Asheville
Jason Sandford November 15, 2017

Also, a lawsuit filed Tuesday on behalf of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners takes on the manufacturers and distributors of opioids, and more.

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Some Asheville hoteliers on edge as Airbnb racks up big Buncombe sales
Jason Sandford August 31, 2017

It's time for the increased regulation of Airbnb rentals in Asheville, the hoteliers said Wednesday at a Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority meeting.

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With minimalist design and Millennials in mind, AC Hotel nears Asheville opening
Jason Sandford August 8, 2017

The hotel aims to attract younger visitors with a special attention to spiffy lighting, sleek design and sharp, quick service. Rooms are smaller, and there are technology touches.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Wicked Weed donates $200,000 to Eblen Charities
Jason Sandford June 26, 2017

Also, the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority meets this week to discuss funding a Woodfin blueway project, and more.

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Asheville tourism update: Mayfield on those new hotel regs, a slow January
Jason Sandford February 24, 2017

Also, the Buncombe County TDA's retreat is set for March 23-24 at Lioncrest.

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Steep Canyon Rangers bus will be rolling Asheville billboard
Jason Sandford February 23, 2017

Asheville tourism officials are spending more than $20,000 on the marketing partnership with the popular bluegrass band.

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Asheville CVB on the hunt for new office space after split with Chamber of Commerce
Jason Sandford December 8, 2016

The popular visitors center will remain at the Montford Avenue location.

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Lonely Planet: Asheville is the place in U.S. to visit in 2017
Jason Sandford December 6, 2016

The recognition will fuel an ongoing debate about the impacts of tourism on the mountain metropolis.

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Asheville arts, Asheville News
Asheville theaters are big winners of hotel room tax cash
Jason Sandford November 18, 2016

Asheville Community Theatre was awarded $1 million for an big expansion and renovation project.

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Asheville hoteliers bristle as City Council moves to tighten grip on development
Jason Sandford September 30, 2016

Local hotel owners and executives aren't happy with the direction City Council is headed.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Old Madison County jail sold, to be renovated for artists
Jason Sandford June 24, 2016

Also, the Buncombe County TDA releases details about a new festival fund it has created, and much more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville tourism numbers strong in April, despite HB2
Jason Sandford May 24, 2016

Also, Trade & Lore coffee shop is expanding its offerings, and much more.

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Asheville tourism leader: 7 group cancellations due to HB2
Jason Sandford April 25, 2016

The cancellations come as the Asheville area has seen strong hotel room sales through winter and early spring.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Protests at Asheville tattoo shop follow owner’s comments on bathroom law fight
Jason Sandford March 31, 2016

Also, occupancy rates at Buncombe County hotels rose in January of this year as compared to January 2015, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville-area hotel occupancy numbers up in December
Jason Sandford March 2, 2016

Also, Tupelo Honey plans to open a restaurant in Denver, and much more.

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Buncombe hotel occupancy rates dip in October as hoteliers prepare to open hundreds of new rooms
Jason Sandford December 16, 2015

October 2015 will still go down as the second best month for hotel occupancy rates on record, tourism officials said Wednesday.

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Asheville News
Asheville tourism projects proposed: Which would you fund?
Jason Sandford June 9, 2015

An urban creamery? New greenways? A nonprofit glass blowing studio? A farm-to-table food destination?

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Asheville News
Asheville tourism officials approve tentative spending plan, don’t mention possible room tax increase
Jason Sandford May 28, 2015

Some local residents want revenue from the potential new tax used for city projects, but hoteliers want it spent to attract more tourists

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Asheville business, Asheville News
Demand for hotels in Asheville area skyrockets; October shatters records for occupancy
Jason Sandford November 21, 2014

The tourists are coming. The tourists are coming. Wait. The tourists are here. The tourists are here.

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Asheville business, Asheville News
Asheville tourism officials hire Winston-Salem ad firm to market mountain metropolis
Jason Sandford January 22, 2014

The Mullen ad agency told local tourism officials it planned "to amplify the magnetism of Asheville."

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Asheville business, Asheville News
Asheville area tourism players to meet Dec. 11 to review projects, brainstorm new ones
Jason Sandford December 3, 2013

The Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau, which organized the meeting, wants to raise awareness about a TDA fund that gives money to tourism projects.

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Asheville News
Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority reaches $50K settlement with company behind peeling signs
Jason Sandford February 13, 2013

The two-year saga of the peeling signs comes to an end.

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