Buncombe tourism officials call barrage of criticism divisive, untrue
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
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.
It’s wheels up on major Asheville Regional Airport expansion
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.
Asheville short-term rental skirmishes continue
Also, the Asheville Homestay Network is getting better organized.
Want a say in how Asheville hotel tax is spent? Here’s your chance
There are two public meetings today (Thursday) and a third Friday, as well as an online survey.
Mayfield: Asheville City Council majority favors charter change to reset elections
As things stand right now, Asheville City Council will have district elections in 2020.
LEAF, Eagle Market, Center for Craft and more seek Buncombe tourism dollars
The biggest request came from Buncombe County’s recreation services department seeking $6 million for a greenway and for Buncombe County Sports Park improvements.
Asheville Wine & Food Festival ends; new culinary event in the works
The new culinary event is planned for September.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Fed Cup women’s tennis coming to Asheville
Also, a lawsuit filed Tuesday on behalf of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners takes on the manufacturers and distributors of opioids, and more.
Some Asheville hoteliers on edge as Airbnb racks up big Buncombe sales
It’s time for the increased regulation of Airbnb rentals in Asheville, the hoteliers said Wednesday at a Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority meeting.
With minimalist design and Millennials in mind, AC Hotel nears Asheville opening
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.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Wicked Weed donates $200,000 to Eblen Charities
Also, the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority meets this week to discuss funding a Woodfin blueway project, and more.
Asheville tourism update: Mayfield on those new hotel regs, a slow January
Also, the Buncombe County TDA’s retreat is set for March 23-24 at Lioncrest.
Steep Canyon Rangers bus will be rolling Asheville billboard
Asheville tourism officials are spending more than $20,000 on the marketing partnership with the popular bluegrass band.
Asheville CVB on the hunt for new office space after split with Chamber of Commerce
The popular visitors center will remain at the Montford Avenue location.
Lonely Planet: Asheville is the place in U.S. to visit in 2017
The recognition will fuel an ongoing debate about the impacts of tourism on the mountain metropolis.
Asheville theaters are big winners of hotel room tax cash
Asheville Community Theatre was awarded $1 million for an big expansion and renovation project.
Asheville hoteliers bristle as City Council moves to tighten grip on development
Local hotel owners and executives aren’t happy with the direction City Council is headed.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Old Madison County jail sold, to be renovated for artists
Also, the Buncombe County TDA releases details about a new festival fund it has created, and much more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville tourism numbers strong in April, despite HB2
Also, Trade & Lore coffee shop is expanding its offerings, and much more.
Asheville tourism leader: 7 group cancellations due to HB2
The cancellations come as the Asheville area has seen strong hotel room sales through winter and early spring.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Protests at Asheville tattoo shop follow owner’s comments on bathroom law fight
Also, occupancy rates at Buncombe County hotels rose in January of this year as compared to January 2015, and more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville-area hotel occupancy numbers up in December
Also, Tupelo Honey plans to open a restaurant in Denver, and much more.
Buncombe hotel occupancy rates dip in October as hoteliers prepare to open hundreds of new rooms
October 2015 will still go down as the second best month for hotel occupancy rates on record, tourism officials said Wednesday.
Asheville tourism projects proposed: Which would you fund?
An urban creamery? New greenways? A nonprofit glass blowing studio? A farm-to-table food destination?
Asheville tourism officials approve tentative spending plan, don’t mention possible room tax increase
Some local residents want revenue from the potential new tax used for city projects, but hoteliers want it spent to attract more tourists
Demand for hotels in Asheville area skyrockets; October shatters records for occupancy
The tourists are coming. The tourists are coming. Wait. The tourists are here. The tourists are here.
Asheville tourism officials hire Winston-Salem ad firm to market mountain metropolis
The Mullen ad agency told local tourism officials it planned “to amplify the magnetism of Asheville.”
Asheville area tourism players to meet Dec. 11 to review projects, brainstorm new ones
The Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau, which organized the meeting, wants to raise awareness about a TDA fund that gives money to tourism projects.
Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority reaches $50K settlement with company behind peeling signs
The two-year saga of the peeling signs comes to an end.