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Henderson County Tourism Resources

Hey There!

Henderson County Tourism values its industry partners and looks for ways to help each and every one of us become a mini concierge to our visitors. Each and every one of us has the opportunity, each time we interact with a visitor, to enhance their experience and display the hospitality that our region, town and industry are known for. We call it Gratitude at Altitude, and it is how each and everyone one of us in the Henderson County tourism industry should strive to live.

Find contact information for all HCTDA staff here.

TDA Governance (Legislation & Board Information)

Contact person: Dara Hossley or Michelle Owens

  • Henderson County TDA Governance Page — Learn how the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority is legislated and organized, as well as  how its Board functions and how to join the Board

Research Conducted by the HCTDA

Contact person: Michelle Owens

Accommodation Property Information

Contact person: Julie Hayes

Local Networking Opportunities

Contact person: Julie Hayes

  • FAM Tour Schedule & Information — 4 times per year, join us on an all-day Partner Familiarization Tour that is open to anyone who works directly with visitors, lunch and all activities are included
  • Henderson County Tourism Partners Facebook Group — Join us on Facebook for industry news, a place to chat and network, and a great community of Henderson County tourism professionals
  • Networking & Education — We host a wide array of events for our partners to network, learn and grow
  • Tourism Conference — Once per year, everyone in the tourism industry comes together to network, learn about new trends, and work to build an even stronger industry

 

Partner Participation Events

Contact person: Amy Boswell

The following “Partner Participation Events” offer opportunities for Henderson County Tourism Partners to participate in a series of events that will be marketed by the HCTDA to attract visitors to our area.

  • Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend — Every spring, in celebration of the blooming apple trees and the harvest to come, Hendersonville offers Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend. All Henderson County wineries, cideries and restaurants are invited to participate by offering 1 or more special events during the weekend of May 2-5, 2025. To be included in the printed brochure, please submit your event  — Submission Deadline TBD. 
  • Home For The Holidays — The holiday season is one of the best times of year to visit Hendersonville! Larger, signature holiday events may be included in a printed brochure, but any event submitted by a certain date will be considered for inclusion on the website, printed calendars and PR efforts. Submit your holiday eventSubmission Deadline for 2024 is September 18th. 

Programs & Tools Available To Your Business

Contact person: Julie Hayes 

  • Debi Smith Heart for Hospitality Award — Learn amore about this award and nominate someone to receive this award here
  • Grant Program— Each year, HCTDA offers grant funding to Henderson County-based tourism-related businesses and projects, learn more about who qualifies, timelines and how to apply here
  • Online Calendar of Events — You can submit your own event to the online Calendar of Events, which is where we get the info for our weekly calendars that are shared with visitors at the Welcome Center and all hotels, and where we start when making our social media content calendar (please submit events as early as possible, we create the social media content calendar a month in advance)
  • Outdoor NC Program Toolkit & Information — Resources for your business to help visitors tread lightly on our outdoor, natural resources
  • Partner Photography Program — Free (limited) photography services are available to Henderson County-based tourism businesses
  • Partner Program Guide (February 2024 Edition) — A guide to all of the programs available to those working in the tourism industry, printed copies available at the Welcome Center
  • Tourism Industry Partner Newsletter — Stay up-to-date with everything going on in tourism and the HCTDA with this bi-weekly(ish) newsletter, called “So, Here’s The Thing”
  • VisitHendersonvilleNC.org Website — Contact Melanie Black to have your business listed or to sign up for a Partner Portal account
  • Visit NC Farm App Update Form — Farms, farm-to-table restaurants, farmers markets, farm-related events — anyone listed on the Visit NC Farms App can update their listing here
  • Volunteer as a model for the TDA Partner Photography Program — Models are occasionally needed for photo and video shoots. Sign up here and get an invite in your inbox each time we have a need. The first one to sign up gets the “gig.”

 

Partner Marketing Info

Contact person: Melanie Black

 

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