
Join the Explore Asheville team to learn about the premiere southeast mountain destination for meetings: Asheville, North Carolina. This program, recorded on January 28, 2021, begins with a brief breathwork exercise and ends with a desk stretch break. The in-between will focus on the top-level information meeting planners need to know about Asheville and how our team can support you - all from the comfort of your office.
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 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
mkryzanek@exploreasheville.com
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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
sboone@ExploreAsheville.com
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
jdawson@exploreasheville.com
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