Buncombe TDA Proposes $27 Million Post-Helene Recovery Budget; Heavy Focus on Marketing
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-06-06T17:25:42.734Z
Business
Buncombe County -- June 6, 2026: The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) has unveiled a proposed $27.05 million operating budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year. Presented by Ed Silver, Vice President of Business Development for Explore Asheville, the spending plan pivots financial strategy toward regional economic recovery following Tropical Storm Helene. The proposal represents an increase from the previous year’s $25.9 million budget, placing an aggressive emphasis on rebuilding the region's hospitality sector.
Buncombe County -- June 6, 2026: The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) has unveiled a proposed $27.05 million operating budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year. Presented by Ed Silver, Vice President of Business Development for Explore Asheville, the spending plan pivots financial strategy toward regional economic recovery following Tropical Storm Helene. The proposal represents an increase from the previous year’s $25.9 million budget, placing an aggressive emphasis on rebuilding