In honor of National Travel & Tourism Week (May 4–10), Explore Asheville invites you to celebrate travel’s essential role in driving our national and local economy, cultivating vibrant communities, and forging connections.

Join us for the second annual Heroes of Hospitality Awards Luncheon in the Heritage Ballroom at the Omni Grove Park Inn, May 5, 11:30am–2pm.

The Explore Asheville Heroes of Hospitality Awards will recognize individuals who provide excellent hospitality and customer service to visitors and residents in Asheville and Buncombe County. Connect with your industry colleagues as we honor the dedication and hard work of the front-line staff and volunteers in our community’s travel and hospitality industry.

Nominations remain open until 5pm this Friday, April 11. Click here to nominate a hero!

100% of ticket sales for this event will benefit the Explore Asheville Workforce Development program. This initiative works with Asheville and Buncombe County students to:

1. Inspire by increasing awareness and aspirations through exposure to partner experiences and industry networking.
2. Train by developing skills and confidence through hands-on learning opportunities and internships.
3. Educate by fostering growth and advancement through scholarship funds and career connections.
   

Interested in being a sponsor of the Heroes of Hospitality Awards Luncheon?

100% of sponsorship sales for this event will benefit the Explore Asheville Workforce Development program. Table sponsorships include: logo placement at table, logo recognition on screen during presentation, and logo placement in the Heroes of Hospitality program. Interested in learning about other sponsorship opportunities? Please contact Tiffany Thacker at tthacker@exploreasheville.com. 

We can’t wait to celebrate the 2025 Heroes of Hospitality with you!