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Western NC Launches $2M Campaign to Revive Tourism

5/8/2025

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Western North Carolina is on the road to recovery after Hurricane Helene's impact on September 27, 2024. With tourism fueling a $3 billion economy and over 30,000 jobs, local leaders are launching a $2 million campaign to reignite interest in Asheville and its beautiful surroundings, hoping to bring visitors back and restore the region's vibrancy.

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Western North Carolina is on the road to recovery after Hurricane Helene's impact on September 27, 2024. With tourism fueling a $3 billion economy and over 30,000 jobs, local leaders are launching a $2 million campaign to reignite interest in Asheville and its beautiful surroundings, hoping to bring visitors back and restore the region's vibrancy.