Buncombe County Tourism Spending Reaches $2.6 Billion in 2025, Ranking Third Statewide
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-08-14T16:26:26.573Z
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Buncombe County -- August 14, 2026: Domestic and international travelers spent $2.6 billion in Buncombe County during 2025, solidifying the area's position as the third-largest tourism economy in North Carolina, according to the annual study released by Visit North Carolina and prepared by Tourism Economics.
Buncombe County -- August 14, 2026: Domestic and international travelers spent $2.6 billion in Buncombe County during 2025, solidifying the area's position as the third-largest tourism economy in North Carolina, according to the annual study released by Visit North Carolina and prepared by Tourism Economics.The latest figures highlight both the endurance and ongoing recovery of Western North Carolina’s hospitality and small business community following Tropical Storm Helene in late 2024.Visitor