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Newly Opened Tuxedo Falls Luxury Camp Offers Upscale Treehouses, Luxury Safari Tents

Aug 12, 2025 09:06AM ● By WNC Business

A new glamping retreat provides a mountaintop escape where guests fall asleep to the sounds of nature in upscale tree houses and luxury safari tents.

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Ridgeline Investment Partners Acquires 100-Key Hotel in Banner Elk

Aug 08, 2025 08:12AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Ridgeline Investment Partners, the investment firm behind the StayRidgeline hospitality brand, announced the acquisition of a 100-room hotel property in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

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The Horse Shoe Farm Welcomes New Director of Food and Beverage

Aug 07, 2025 08:29AM ● By WNC Business

The farm retreat and wellness sanctuary names Edward Reese to lead its Appalachian-inspired food and beverage experience.

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TP’s Day Trip Adventures Offers Scenic, Accessible Tours of WNC’s Hidden Gems

Jul 31, 2025 07:59AM ● By Emma Castleberry

TP’s Day Trip Adventures, owned and operated by Tonia and Phil Holderman and headquartered in Black Mountain, offers small-group van tours to some of the region’s most scenic and culturally rich destinations.

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Boosting Tourism and Economic Growth in Appalachia: A Collaborative Vision for the Blue Ridge Parkway

Jul 16, 2025 08:40AM ● By Emma Castleberry

A new grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is set to accelerate tourism infrastructure, job training, and business growth across 22 Parkway-adjacent counties in Appalachian North Carolina and Virginia.

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Vic Isley Recognized by Destinations International with Leadership Award

Jul 15, 2025 11:11AM ● By WNC Business

Isley honored for visionary leadership in Hurricane Helene economic recovery.

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Tourism in Transition: Western North Carolina’s Road to Recovery

Jul 12, 2025 03:34PM ● By Emma Castleberry

While some regions and sectors are thriving, others are still catching their breath, and overall metrics remain well below pre-storm levels.

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Asheville Regional Airport Takes Flight: Inside the $400M Transformation Set to Redefine Regional Air Travel

Jul 10, 2025 08:06AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Asheville Regional Airport is in the midst of a sweeping transformation that will more than double the size of its terminal and redefine the travel experience in Western North Carolina.

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Brightwaters Vacation Rentals Selected to Represent North Carolina in Google’s 2024 Economic Impact Report

Jun 26, 2025 04:08PM ● By WNC Business

The annual report showcases how small businesses across the United States use Google tools like Search, Ads, Google Business Profile, and Maps to grow, connect with customers, and drive local economic activity.

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Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Awarded $5 Million Grant for Regional Tourism

Apr 24, 2025 06:41PM ● By WNC Business

ARISE grant supports Blue Ridge Rising initiative in 22 Blue Ridge Parkway counties in North Carolina and Virginia

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