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Meet Allison

Partnership & Destination Management
Allison Bashford

(She/Her)

Allison Bashford

Grants Manager

abashford@exploreasheville.com

Allison is responsible for:

  • Tourism Product Development Fund
  • Legacy Investment from Tourism Fund
  • Festivals & Cultural Events Fund and Sponsorships
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Explore Asheville Staff

Meet the Partnership & Destination Management Team

Tiffany ThackerTiffany Thacker, VP of Partnership & Destination ManagementAshley GreensteinAshley Greenstein, Public Information ManagerKimberly PuryearKimberly Puryear, Destination Project ManagerMcKenzie ProvostMcKenzie Provost, Partner Engagement ManagerAllison BashfordAllison Bashford, Grants ManagerShelby PearsallShelby Pearsall, Partnership CoordinatorAVL AvatarSee All Staff
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