Haywood County Tourism Development Authority

09/03/2026

A big thank you to all of our partners who joined us this week for our website training sessions! 💻

We loved giving you a first look at the brand-new VisitHaywood.com and introducing our new Partner Portal, designed to help you make the most of your business listing, add experiences and events, and showcase all you have to offer.

All partners can expect login instructions, along with helpful tips and tricks for updating your listings, by next week. We can’t wait to see how you make your listings shine! ✨

08/28/2026

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08/26/2026

Own a tourism-related business in Haywood County? Join Haywood County Tourism Development Authority for a Website Partner Training Sessions and learn how to make the most of the brand-new VisitHaywood.com, launching at the end of August!

All tourism partners are encouraged to attend one of these hands-on training sessions on September 1st or 2nd to learn how to:
-Navigate our new partner portal
-Update and edit your business listing
-Add unique experiences and offerings
-Submit events to help visitors discover what's happening during their trip
-Keep your information fresh, accurate, and inspiring

💻 Please bring a laptop or tablet so you can follow along and make updates during the training. If you don't have a device, you're still welcome to attend—just bring something to take notes with so you can easily make updates when you return to your business.

📍The training sessions will be located in-person in Gaines Auditorium at Bethea Welcome Center | 91 N. Lakeshore Dr. Lake Junaluska, NC

RSVP by filling on this form: https://form.jotform.com/262143823476055

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08/14/2026

Do you have a fun collaboration with another Haywood County business like this one? We’d love to hear about it! 😊

🍑 Did you know? The peaches in Waynesville Soda Jerks' seasonal peach soda are grown right here in Haywood County! 🙌🥤

KT's Orchard and Apiary in Canton has been supplying their locally grown peaches and apples for Waynesville Soda Jerks’ sodas since 2013! 🍎🍑

We love seeing local businesses come together for one sweet Haywood collaboration! ❤️

08/12/2026

Want to be part of Ice Fest 2027? ❄️

❄️ See all the ways to get involved with the coolest event of the year here:
https://form.jotform.com/261106060936148

Deadlines to submit form:
September 14 – Preliminary deadline (possible inclusion in media outreach)
December 2 – Final deadline (to be posted on Ice Fest website)

08/12/2026

They came on bikes and scooters. They came on rollerblades and skateboards. They came on BMX and dirt jumpers. And they came in a big way.

07/30/2026

Haywood County’s newest recreation facility, Raccoon Creek Bike Park, will celebrate its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. The Waynesville park will welcome the community for a day of riding, family-friendly activities and outdoor fun. “This marks another step forward in ...

07/30/2026

Thanks for hosting us this morning, Springdale Resort! ☕️🌄

07/27/2026

Welcome home, Amie and Alycin! This past week, the HCTDA sent two of our marketing team members to the City of Roses for a week of professional development and networking at the Destinations International Annual Convention.

Though Portland, Oregon may feel a world away from Western North Carolina, Amie & Alycin have brought home valuable industry insights, actionable strategies, and advantageous new connections.

We're especially proud to have Amie represent Haywood in the 2026 class of Destination International's prestigious 30 Under 30 program. Amie's hard work and dedication to the betterment of the TDA, Haywood County as a visitor destination, and herself as a young professional shows in everything she does. This recognition shines a well-deserved spotlight on both her and Visit Haywood 🌟