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Tourism authority reports record occupancy, asks commissioners to back Blue Ridge Parkway recovery plan

2258254 · February 11, 2025
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Ed Phillips, chief executive officer of the Western Piedmont Tourism Development Authority, told the Board of Commissioners the authority is in a strong financial position and requested the board endorse a non‑funding resolution supporting Blue Ridge Parkway recovery.

Ed Phillips, chief executive officer of the Western Piedmont Tourism Development Authority, told the Board of Commissioners the authority is in a strong financial position and asked the board to endorse a resolution supporting repairs and strategic recovery along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Phillips reported cash assets of $837,671.13 as of Dec. 31 and said occupancy tax collections set records in…

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