Partner News | June 12, 2024
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| Remember, Honor, and Celebrate Juneteenth |
Juneteenth commemorates the official end of slavery on June 19, 1865, when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people in Texas—two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the proclamation. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, in partnership with the City of Asheville, is hosting a weeklong Juneteenth Celebration featuring educational and festive events across Asheville. Explore the event schedule below and join in learning about and celebrating the liberation of enslaved people.
Honoring the Legacy of Civil Rights Workers
June 17 | 12–1:30 p.m. | Linwood Crump Shiloh Center
First African American Families of Asheville and Buncombe County
June 18 | 12–1:30 p.m. |
Dr. Wesley Grant Center
Distinguished Speaker Presentation & Reception: "From Slavery to Juneteenth Jubilee"
June 19 | 12–2 p.m. |
Black Wall Street AVL
Reflections on Gentrification of the African American Neighborhoods
June 20 | 12–1:30 p.m. | Burton Street Recreation Center
Juneteenth Gala
June 20 | 7–9:30 p.m. | Stephens-Lee Center
Early African American Health Care & Today's African American Inequities
June 21 | 12–1:30 p.m. | Tempie-Avery Montford Center
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| Showcase Your Business's Commitment to Sustainability by Joining the Outdoor NC Movement |
We're excited to share that Explore Asheville is partnering with Outdoor NC in the Trail Town Stewardship Program, which recognizes N.C. communities’ diverse trail experiences and commitment to accessible, responsible, and sustainable tourism.
Local businesses are crucial to destination stewardship; recent studies show that 90% of travelers seek sustainable options in their trips, yet 69% of accommodations don't effectively communicate their commitments to the environment. By joining the Outdoor NC Movement, you can use clear labeling to attract eco-conscious visitors and help travelers make choices that benefit our shared outdoor spaces.
Here are a few ways to get involved:
- Read the Sustainable Business Resource Guide
- Share the Join the Movement link in your booking confirmation emails
- Promote the Join the Movement sweepstakes on social media
| LEARN MORE ABOUT OUTDOOR NC |
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Cheers to the Heroes of Hospitality!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in recognizing our community's Heroes of Hospitality during National Travel and Tourism Week! We loved bringing our travel and hospitality community together to celebrate the hard work and dedication of more than 30 front-line employees and volunteers. We can't wait to do this again next year! Here's a look back at the photos from the inaugural awards luncheon.
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| Ensure Your Business Stands Out on Our New App & Website |
We're looking forward to the launch of our new website this August! Now is the perfect time to refresh your listing photos, details, and amenities to shine on the new platform.
To update your listing, log in to the Extranet > click "Collateral" > click "Listings" > click "Edit" (pencil icon).
Want assistance with refreshing your listing? Contact Partnership Coordinator Shelby Pearsall, read our Extranet instruction guides, or schedule a 1-on-1 meeting.
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Independent Lodging Congress (ILC) is a place of discovery, collaboration, and idea generation for professionals in the independent hospitality space. Panel discussions feature well-known industry leaders and the trailblazing voices of tomorrow who work towards changing the industry for the better. The Confab series explores different cities and their unique hospitality scenes. Through immersion, participation, and conversations, you’ll see how hospitality thrives in our city.
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| Prepare for Summer Visitors With 2024 Visitor Guides |
With so much to see and do in Asheville, a jam-packed weekend getaway just isn't enough. That's why the 2024 Official Asheville Visitor Guide features "5 Days, 5 Ways," five-day itineraries for five different types of travelers. These itineraries are tailored to everyone from free-spirited families to the splurge seekers. This is the ultimate guide to spending a few more days in Asheville. Ensure your visitors have everything they need for their Summer travel itinerary by stocking your 2024 Guides today.
| BULK ORDER 2024 VISITOR GUIDES |
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| June Recipients of Explore Asheville's Event Support Funds |
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- Travel + Leisure | An Iconic Asheville Building Is Now a Beautiful BoutiqueHotel — and We Got a First Look
- Southern Living | The 15 Friendliest Cities in the South
- AFAR | Discover Asheville Arts and Culture with a Local's Three-Day Itinerary
- AFAR | Immerse Yourself in Asheville's Culturally Diverse Experiences
- Marietta Daily Journal | This NC Mountain Town is Better Than Ever in '24
- Blavity | Asheville, NC Has Dedicated A Walking Trail to Its Affluent Black History and Community
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EXPLORE ASHEVILLE'S STRATEGIC PILLARS
Delivering Balanced Recovery & Sustainable Growth | Encouraging Safe & Responsible Travel |
Engaging & Inviting More Diverse Audiences | Promoting & Supporting Asheville's Creative Spirit
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