Industry Sectors

The Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop here has long served as a source of inspiration, fueling those who call the area home to innovate, create and collaborate. This breathtaking scenery is met with a colorful arts community, diverse outdoor adventures, a vibrant culinary scene, live music around every corner and quality experiences that contribute to truly memorable meetings. 

Asheville is a perfect fit for right-sized groups, with venues ranging from boutique hotels to grand resorts to an array of distinctive spaces for crafting specialized events. Asheville also supports homegrown brands and attracts purpose-driven companies aligned with local values. This translates into an innovative community prime for group gatherings. Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville's creative spirit, scenic beauty and fresh mountain air. 

In Asheville, notable industry sectors include outdoor products, climate and environment, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and technology – all of which can trace authentic ties to the destination’s history, inherent attributes and reputation, from possessing the world’s largest archive of climate and weather data, to a legacy of craftmanship and Western North Carolina’s standing as a place for wellness and healing.