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National Tourism Week

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National Tourism Week is traditionally a time to celebrate the strength and vibrancy of our industry, an industry that creates 18,000 jobs and nearly a billion dollars of economic impact in Buncombe County annually.

On Wednesday, May 14th, we will celebrate tourism's significant impact on our community. This year’s celebration will include speaker John Imes, a dynamic leader in Wisconsin's efforts to define and pursue truly sustainable tourism practices.

 


 

Learn More Seminar

Come to an educational session conducted by John Imes, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, on more in depth issues regarding sustainable tourism.

Wednesday, May 14th at 1:30 p.m. in the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 36 Montford Ave. This event is free.

M7 Event Solutions presents the National Tourism Week Reception

Come and enjoy friends, food, music and brief remarks by John Imes!

May 14th 5:15 p.m. at The Crest Center. Chamber members $10 and $15 for potential members.

Reserve Your Space Now

Reserve your tickets by contacting Jessica Short at jshort@exploreasheville.com or by calling 828.258.6102.

Please R.S.V.P. by Thursday, May 8th and indicate which event(s) you will be attending. We especially need a R.S.V.P. for the “Learn More Seminar” as we will need to know if a bigger space is necessary.

More about our speaker, John Imes.

Event sponsors:

M7

 Clear Channel Festiva


   Fast Signs 

Grove Park 

WhiteGate Inn

Biltmore


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