Tourism Builds Community
Tourism Stories
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Jeff Covington, Chief Lending Officer at Forest Commercial Bank, talks about the economic impact of tourism on the banking industry. |
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Lloyd Kirk, owner of the recently closed Forest Manor Inn,was awarded the William Cecil Leadership Award in 2008 for his 30 plus years of service in the tourism industry. Click below to watch the video of Kirk talking about buying the inn in 1972 and the positive impact the occupancy tax has had on the Asheville community. |
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Downtown residents and downtown business owners talk about how tourism impacts their quality of life, entertainment options and businesses. |
Asheville Area Wayfinding Kick-off
December 14, 2009 marked the first sign installation of the county-wide Asheville Area Wayfinding program. Click here to learn more about the program. Click on the image from the ceremony to watch a video of the press conference.
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