“Asheville, NC proved to be the ideal destination for our event, so much that we decided to go back the next year as well. Their sports commission team is second to none and their southern hospitality also sets them apart from other destinations we consider.”

— Jeff Ryan, Former USTA Senior Director, Team Events

“Asheville has proven to be a wonderful site for our championship basketball tournament. The civic ownership of the tournament, coupled with great restaurants, shopping and attractions makes Asheville a slam dunk for us.”

— John P. Iamarino, Former Commissioner, Southern Conference

“The 2020 Camping World Maui Invitational relocated to the mainland in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. KemperLesnik worked closely with the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission throughout the relocation process. Their team was an incredible resource in helping to plan the event from working with the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville to collaborating with local health officials to event staffing. No detail was overlooked. The Tournament was a HUGE success thanks in part to the partnership with the ABRSC.”

— Nelson Taylor, Vice President of Sports and Events, KemperLesnik

“I’ve had the opportunity to work with the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission since 2015 when we first brought Spartan Race to the Greater Asheville area. The team there has been a fantastic partner. Their support has helped us grow our annual race into a marquis event.”

— Dan Soleau, Former Director of Race Planning, Spartan Race