Partner News | August 14, 2024
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| Join Us for Travel and Hospitality Night at McCormick Field |
Join us Wednesday, August 28 for the second annual Travel and Hospitality Night at McCormick Field! To celebrate the vital role that travel and hospitality professionals play in our community, Explore Asheville, the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, and the Asheville Tourists are offering $4 tickets to you, your colleagues, and your families.
Use the code 828NIGHT to purchase up to 10 discounted tickets. Need more than 10 tickets for your team? Call 828-258-0428, ext. 205.
This is a great chance to connect with industry peers and enjoy a fun night out at the ballpark. Secure yourself and your teammates tickets before they run out!
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| Thank You for Joining Us at the Summer Social! |
Thank you to the 300+ partners who made the Summer Social at Eulogy and Visuals Rooftop Bar a vibrant celebration. Guests explored a partner showcase with aura readings and aroma-perfumery by ADORAtherapy, Cuban coffee from Haywood Famous, and handcrafted dulce de leche by Folk Saints. Local DJs Nex Millen and DJ NHN kept the energy high, while Burial provided refreshing craft beverages and Good Hot Fish and Gypsy Queen Cuisine Deli, Market, and Food Truck served delicious bites. We couldn't have done this without their support!
Watch your inbox tomorrow for your invitation to our next event, the 2024 Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) Annual Meeting.
| VIEW THE SUMMER SOCIAL PHOTO ALBUM |
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Congratulations to the Winner of the Summer Social Gift Basket
Congratulations to Tim Scroggs with 40 Hearts, the winner of the Summer Social gift basket drawing! Tim collected stamps on his partner passport at every booth and was drawn as the lucky winner. Tim's prize included a gift card to Good Hot Fish, two pounds of Cuban coffee from Haywood Famous, a jar of dulce de leche from Folk Saints, and aura spray from ADORAtherapy. Thank you to everyone who participated!
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| Stand Out in the 2025 Official Asheville Visitor Guide |
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As fall approaches, we're eager to hear about your seasonal offerings. Our Marketing and PR teams are always on the lookout for the latest news in Buncombe County to share with media, inspire web and social content, and feature in visitor newsletters. Whether it's a formal press release about an upcoming exhibit or a quick message about a drink special, keep us in the loop at
news@exploreasheville.com.
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Title Update: Explore Asheville Extranet Rebranded as Partner Portal
We're excited to announce that the Explore Asheville Extranet has been rebranded as the Explore Asheville Partner Portal! Over the next few weeks, we'll be making updates to enhance your experience and make the partner portal more user-friendly. We appreciate your patience as we implement these improvements!
New features include:
- DTN Express: Easily manage your paid website ads directly through the portal
- Help/Tutorial Page: Your one stop shop for all portal guidance
- Visitor Guide Orders: Place orders
directly through the portal
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| August Recipients of Explore Asheville's Event Support Funds |
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| Who's in Town This Month? |
This month, our Business Development team helped book 38 large events, including 20
corporate meetings, eight weddings, five sporting events, and five tour groups. According to Destinations International's event impact calculator, these events are expected to generate nearly $7.49 million in direct spending within our community.
Upcoming large events (350+ attendees):
- 2024 Riverside Summer Shootout: Boys | August 17–18
- 2024 Riverside Summer Shootout: Girls | August 24–25
- Beer City Cup Asheville 2024 | August 3–September 1
- North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants | September 9–11
- North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees | September 11–13
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Want to engage the attendees from these large events? Promote your business by offering a special package or deal tailored to these groups. Click here for instructions on adding a coupon on the Explore Asheville Partner Portal. Need assistance? Contact us at partnersupport@exploreasheville.com.
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- The Independent (UK) | Why You Should Visit the Southern States: The US Destinations You Probably Haven't Considered
- AFAR | 52 Unexpected Places to Go in the USA
- WSPA-TV "Your Carolina" | Where to Eat, Play and Stay in Asheville
- Southern Living | The 10 Best Places For A Multigenerational Vacation, According To Our Readers
- Smithsonian | This Little-Known Civil Rights Activist Refused to Give Up His Bus Seat Four Years Before Rosa Parks Did
- People | 5 Epic Road Trips You Can Do Over a Long Weekend
- CBS News | Spinning records | Uniquely Asheville with Rachel Holt
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Delivering Balanced & Sustainable Growth
Encouraging Safe & Responsible Travel
Engaging & Inviting More Diverse Audiences
Promoting & Supporting Asheville's
Creative Spirit
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