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Brandon Miller Named General Manager of Kimpton Hotel Arras

Oct 05, 2026 02:29PM ● By WNC Business

Brandon Miller will transition from his role as General Manager of AC Hotel Asheville Downtown to lead Kimpton Hotel Arras.

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Visit NC Launches 'Real & Rare' GeoTour

Sep 20, 2026 12:20PM ● By WNC Business

Visit NC has launched a geocaching tour to promote its Real & Rare campaign, exploring unique points of interest in the state.

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Greenway eBike Rentals Expands into Pisgah National Forest

Sep 10, 2026 10:03AM ● By WNC Business

Greenway eBike Rentals announced a major expansion of its guided electric bike experiences, including official authorization to operate guided tours and eBike rentals within the Pisgah National Forest.

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Lew Bleiweis, President & CEO of AVL, Receives Distinguished Service Award

Sep 03, 2026 08:31AM ● By WNC Business

Lew Bleiweis, A.A.E., President & CEO of Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), has received the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award.

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Henderson County Visitor Spending Grew by 3.6% in 2025, Reaching $453 Million

Aug 14, 2026 02:05PM ● By WNC Business

The 2025 tourism data for Henderson County was released by Visit North Carolina, showing increased spending in all major categories, signifying a positive rebound for Hendersonville and Henderson County from Hurricane Helene’s effects in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Montford Rooftop Bar Marks 10 Years

Aug 12, 2026 12:39PM ● By WNC Business

The Montford Rooftop Bar, Asheville's longest running rooftop bar, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

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Diana Yarbrough Named as General Manager of Lake Toxaway's Greystone Inn

Aug 06, 2026 05:08PM ● By WNC Business

The Greystone Inn in Lake Toxaway announced the appointment of Diana Yarbrough as General Manager.

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Haywood Recreation Celebrates Grand Opening Raccoon Creek Bike Park on Aug. 8

Jul 27, 2026 03:39PM ● By WNC Business

Haywood Recreation will celebrate the grand opening of Raccoon Creek Bike Park on August 8, ahead of September's UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifier.

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Henderson County Tourism Development Authority Presents Awards at Partner Celebration

Jul 07, 2026 02:56PM ● By WNC Business

Henderson County Tourism Development Authority presented Jamie Carpenter with the annual Debi Smith Heart for Hospitality Award and Jayne Miller received the TDA’s first Volunteer of the Year Award.

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Western NC Farm Named #1 Farm Stay in America by USA TODAY 10Best

Jul 03, 2026 09:49AM ● By WNC Business

Ivy Fields Farm, a 33-acre working farm in Western North Carolina, has been named the #1 Farm Stay in the United States in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

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