Buncombe County TDA to Distribute $11 Million for Tourism Projects
By Jessica Chen | Published 2026-03-27T15:36:08.747Z
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Location: Asheville, NC, Buncombe County, Hendersonville County, Haywood County, Western North Carolina
Buncombe County TDA allocates $11M for tourism projects in Asheville. Boosts lodging, meetings, & community benefits. Learn more!
Approximately $11 million will be allocated for tourism-related capital projects in the Greater Asheville area when the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) launches its 2026 LIFT Fund cycle on April 1. This initiative, the Local Investment in Funding Tourism (LIFT) Fund, targets capital projects designed to increase patronage of lodging, meeting, and convention facilities while delivering broader community benefits, such as improved infrastructure for both residents and busines
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