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Tourism and local businesses in western NC adapt efforts in aftermath of Helene
Published 1 year, 7 months ago
Description
Last year was a record-breaking year for tourism in North Carolina. But in the aftermath of Helene, fall tourism in western North Carolina is taking an enormous hit.
Perspectives from others in the region, including The Fall Color Guy who says why he will not be making his annual fall foliage forecast this season.
Guests
Wit Tuttell, Director, Visit North Carolina
Jessica Tomasin, Studio Manager, Echo Mountain Recording Studio, Asheville
Adriana Chavela, Executive Director, Hola Carolina, Hendersonville
Jen Hampton, Co-chair, Asheville Food and Beverage United, Asheville
Howard Neufeld, Professor in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University, Boone