Meetings & Event Planners

who we are, what we do, how we can help

Asheville, North Carolina is located in the Western part of the state and is situated in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are a prime Southeast destination with convenient access to Interstates 40 and 26. Our Asheville Regional Airport has a growing number of flights with service to 9 major US cities. The area has 7000+ hotel rooms and meeting options ranging from 2,500-83,000 square feet. We would love to help you bring your next meeting or event to Asheville.

Who we are: Destination Gurus of the Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau, the official Tourism Bureau for Asheville.

What we do: The Meeting and Conventions department works with all groups including associations, corporate companies, hobby enthusiasts, sporting events, family reunions and weddings. We help coordinate the details for meetings, conferences or any other events in Asheville.

How we can help:

• Contact area hotels and meeting venues in Asheville on your behalf to gather information on rates and availability.
• Coordinate site visits so you can better make a decision.
• Compile area information for presentations to decision makers.
• Assist in event planning.
• Offer pre-convention attendance building & meeting promotion.
• Provide visitor information & giveaways for attendees.
• Help in creative brainstorming to make meetings in Asheville stand out above the rest.

Discover how we've helped previous clients create a memorable event:

The Asheville CVB recieved "our very first E2 (Exceeding Expectations) award. The award was created especially because of the special attention we received from the Asheville CVB. This award may be awarded again in the future if staff feels a CVB/hotel/community has gone far and above the expectations set for our meeting. Asheville has set the bar high!"

Gene A. Stinson, President, Southern Economic Development Council
Atlanta, GA

"The ACVB went beyond my expectations and performed an excellent level of service. My event has been hosted in AR, GA, MS, SC, TN, and everyone says this year in Asheville was the best ever, plus it set a record attendance." 

Richard Thompson, North Carolina Department of Transportation
Raleigh, NC

"I have always had a GREAT experience when working with the Asheville CVB - Not all CVB's are alike but LOVE the energy Asheville has. Thanks!!!"

Connie Griffin, Conference Direct

"The Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau was instrumental in helping me put together my portion of the NC Speech Language and Hearing Convention 2008. I was charged with the task of Local Arrangements. From the visitors guides to local attraction information to merchants who might donate door prizes! I could not have done without you!"

Teresa Mace, M. A., CCC-SLP, Speech Pathologist at St. Luke's Hospital
Columbus, NC

The Asheville CVB continues to be the most reliable, friendly and most willing to help CVB that I have worked with to date!

Lisa Hawkins
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

I was more than pleased with the support and assistance that we received from the ACVB! I got so many good contacts for activities in the area. Our group absolutely loved being in Asheville in September! Many thanks to Carli Adams for all her support and help!

L. Cheryl Poyner
NC Division of Veterans/National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs

Asheville rolled out the red carpet and everyone commented on the courtesy and attentiveness of every single person in shops, restaurants, parks etc. WOW...you should bottle the essence of Asheville and share it with other places in the country. Thank you all so much!

Sue Tucker
Peace Corps Colombia Reunion

The Summer Conference was a huge success... After reviewing the evaluations from the conference, it looks like Asheville was the "best" conference yet.

James A. Woodard
National Association of State Veterans Homes