
The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) has consistently ranked as one of the fastest-growing airports in the country, and based on passenger utilization, became the third busiest airport in North Carolina in 2022, which was also the airport’s record year with approximately 1.8 million annual passengers. New routes and route expansions have been announced, with 25 non-stop airport destinations available, many of which are international hubs making connectivity to the world easy to and from AVL.
AIRPORT FAST FACTS ► AVL is located just 12 miles from downtown, offers frequent nonstop flights daily to and from 25 destinations, including numerous international hubs, and is served by six airlines: Allegiant, American, Delta, JetBlue, Sun Country, and United. AVL recently opened a new five-story parking garage and has nearly completed the design for a new airport terminal which will more than double the airport’s size, expected to be completed within the next five years. ► TSA Pre✓® is available at AVL.
NONSTOP DESTINATIONS/CONNECTIONS ► Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago (O'Hare and Midway), Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver (spring through fall), Destin (summer through October), Ft. Lauderdale, Houston (Hobby), Key West, Las Vegas, Miami (summer), Minneapolis/St. Paul, Newark, New York City (LaGuardia), Orlando/Sanford, Philadelphia, Punta Gorda, Sarasota, St. Pete-Clearwater, Washington, D.C. (National), and West Palm Beach.
With spectacular scenery, a vibrant arts scene, creative culinary options, and inspiring venues of all sizes, Asheville is a top choice for meeting planners and attendees alike. Touting four distinct seasons and a temperate climate, Asheville is a year-round destination for enjoying outdoor adventures and the surrounding natural beauty.
Asheville is also easy to get to, with its convenient location at two major interstates: I-26 and I-40. Just 20 minutes from downtown, the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) offers non-stop flights and easy connections through major U.S. hubs.
The Explore Asheville team has the insider knowledge to simplify your planning experience. We want to understand your meeting objectives and your attendee demographics to help you design a unique and successful program. With our strategic partnership, we will connect you to Asheville businesses to create the amazing experiences you envision for your meeting attendees.
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Vice President of Business Development
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Director of Sales
cholliday@exploreasheville.com
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Senior Sales Manager
tporter@exploreasheville.com
States: AZ, CA, CO, IA, IL, ID, KS, MN, MT, NE, NM, ND, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY
Markets: Sports, Health & Wellness, Outdoor Products & Industries
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Senior Sales Manager
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States: AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MI, MS, MO, OH, SC, TN
Markets: Technology Nationwide, Manufacturing Nationwide, Including Food and Beverage, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Nationwide
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Sales Manager
kdewey@exploreasheville.com
States: CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV
Markets: Life Sciences, Medical, Pharmaceutical; Climate & Environmental
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Sales Manager
bmckinney@exploreasheville.com
Markets: Social & Adventure Travel – Weddings; Group Tours; Reunions; Social, Military, Educational, Religious & Fraternal groups (20 hotel rooms on the peak night or fewer without meeting space).
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Group Marketing Manager
cadams@exploreasheville.com
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Group Service Manager
ecrosby@exploreasheville.com
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Group Sales Coordinator
kkhoury@exploreasheville.com
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Group Service Coordinator
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“We chose Asheville for our conference not only for the beauty of the setting, but for its rich and diverse culture and support of the arts. As a very walkable city, Asheville provided our attendees a background of entertainment, amazing food, and creative drinks while learning about how to make a living in the field of jewelry and metals. The large amount of galleries in the downtown are provided for a rich exhibition crawl filled with unique and varied exhibitions.
Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith
Executive Director
Society of North American Goldsmiths
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