Press release from Explore Asheville:
Explore Asheville is charting a new course for the tourism community aligned with broader community goals. These efforts are being organized around four strategic pillars that we’re discussing with community leaders and partners (shown above) in a series of four lunchtime webinars as this year’s annual Tourism Summit.
Our first community discussion on ‘Deliver Balanced Recovery & Sustainable Growth’ took place on Monday, May 10. Many thanks to UNC Asheville Chancellor Nancy Cable, Asheville City Manager Debra Campbell, Buncombe County Manager Avril Pinder, and Asheville Chamber President & CEO Kit Cramer for participating in this event. WATCH A RECORDING HERE.
Our next discussion is on Wednesday, May 12 at 12 noon, followed by two more next week.
COMMUNITY DISCUSSION #2:
‘Encourage Safe & Responsible Travel’
Wednesday, May 12, 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Community Panelists: Amy Allison, NC Outdoor Recreation Industry Office; Dawn Chavez, Asheville GreenWorks; Peyton O’Connor, Buncombe County Parks & Recreation; Terri Wells, Buncombe County CommissionInspiration & Insight: Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainability Travel Council, provides thoughts on this subject to help set the stage for the panel discussion. View Randy’s remarks before tuning in for this webinar HERE
Get More Details: Tourism Summit 2021 Webinars
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