Historic boutique hotel 20 South Battery hosting launch party celebrating PBS show feature
April 17, 2024
20 South Battery, a cherished historic boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Charleston’s Old and Historic District, today announces its upcoming Launch Party on April 28th, celebrating its feature…
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20 South Battery hosts special house and garden tour benefiting the Preservation Society of Charleston
March 5, 2024
20 South Battery celebrated a special house and garden tour on Monday, March 4th. The event, organized for a private group, resulted in a generous donation of $35,000 to the…
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Special veterans program with Stacy Pearsall at Upcountry History Museum
January 10, 2024
On Saturday, January 13, 2024, Stacy Pearsall, one of America’s most decorated female combat photographers, will lead a panel discussion at the Upcountry History Museum with fellow Veterans as they…
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Hotel Hartness and Sims Patrick Studio are recognized at Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design
December 5, 2023
Founder and CEO of Sims Patrick Studio Libby Patrick honored at the 2023 Gold Key Awards ceremony for Hotel Hartness’ guestroom design Hotel Hartness proudly announced that Libby Patrick, founder…
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The Main Street District celebrates 22 years of growth and development
November 16, 2023
For the 22nd year, the organization hosted an annual meeting to share the success of the district with stakeholders and community partners. The Main Street District (MSD), also known as City…
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TravelBoom develops new website for Evergreen Lodge
October 25, 2023
The digital hotel marketing agency is prepared to launch Evergreen’s new website on September 12th. Evergreen Lodge, a timeless resort in the heart of Yosemite National Park, partnered with TravelBoom…
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In Site Designs adds Elizabeth Seay as lead commercial Interior Designer
August 7, 2023
In Site Designs proudly welcomes Elizabeth Seay, a seasoned and highly skilled Interior Designer, to their Commercial Design team. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art & Interior Design…
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DoubleTree Resort and Springmaid Pier taps TravelBoom for social media management
June 12, 2023
DoubleTree Resort and Springmaid Pier in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has partnered with TravelBoom, a leading digital marketing agency specializing in social media management. With this exciting partnership, the tourist destinations…
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Krystal England joins TMGOC as Chief Investment Officer
June 1, 2023
TMGOC, a partnership between The Montford Group and Opterra Capital, announced the addition of Krystal England as the joint venture’s Chief Investment Officer. England brings extensive development lending and institutional…
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Northwest Florida’s largest owner of beachfront hotels chooses TravelBoom as web development partner
May 25, 2023
Innisfree Hotels, a hotel developer and management company for many of the world’s most recognized hotel brands, has chosen TravelBoom as its web development partner. TravelBoom is the leading data-driven…
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Beach Haven Hotel hires TravelBoom to design new website
May 17, 2023
Beach Haven Hotel, a hotel located in the heart of San Diego’s Pacific Beach neighborhood, has launched a new website developed by TravelBoom, a leading travel marketing firm. BeachHavenPacificBeach.com features…
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Emeline announces new Director of Sales and Marketing
May 16, 2023
Whitney Dang to Join Award-Winning Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina Makeready, a hospitality company that concepts, manages and operates an independent and diverse collection of hotel, restaurant and retail brands,…
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Around the World in 80 Hats at Upcountry History Museum
March 22, 2023Though not in a hot air balloon with Phileas Fogg, visitors will have an opportunity to go around the world on an 80 hat and headdress journey as the Upcountry…
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Emeline welcomes experienced luxury leader as new General Manager of Hotel Operations
March 20, 2023
Makeready, a hospitality company that concepts, manages and operates an independent and diverse collection of hotel, restaurant and retail brands, is excited to announce the appointment of Robert Morgan as…
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Raines acquires HP Hotels to accelerate strategic growth and expand property management capabilities
March 16, 2023
Raines, a fully integrated hotel development, management, and investment company, has acquired HP Hotels, a full-service, third-party hotel management company, resulting in operational expansion throughout the southeast and southwestern United States. The financial…
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The Loutrel to host Charleston’s first ever rooftop pickleball tournament
March 7, 2023
WHO: The Loutrel WHAT: Game, set, match! The Loutrel is hosting Charleston’s first ever rooftop pickleball tournament in collaboration with buzzy local pickleball apparel and equipment brand, Short Court Sports…
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Two Andy Warhol exhibitions opening at Upcountry History Museum
February 3, 2023
The Upcountry History Museum-Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is bringing an exceptional encounter with history, art, and culture to Greenville when two extraordinary exhibitions featuring Pop Art icon Andy Warhol…
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Main Street Laurens to Renovate Wells Clardy Cottage
January 25, 2023
Main Street Laurens has announced the hiring of Mantis Homes to renovate the “Wells Clardy Cottage” located on West Main Street into a showplace AirBnb. Main Street Laurens was gifted…
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TravelBoom hires new talent for surging growth
January 21, 2023
TravelBoom, the leading data-driven digital marketing agency for hotels, resorts, and vacation rental companies, announces the hiring of new talent amid a period of growth for the agency. Pam Doute…
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Hotel Hartness to hold Career Fair Receptions on December 12th and 20th
December 7, 2022
Hotel Hartness, a luxury boutique hotel situated within the award-winning Hartness community and set to open this winter 2023, is pleased to announce two Career Fair Receptions ahead of its…
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Sharbell Nexton, LLC announces A.C. Marriott Hotel coming to downtown Nexton
November 30, 2022Sharbell Nexton, LLC is announcing the development of an A.C. Hotel by Marriott, developed by Baywood Hotels, a Columbia, MD-based company, and coming to downtown Nexton in Summerville in 2024.…
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New twist on traditional holiday classic making Greenville debut at Upcountry History Museum
November 15, 2022
On Saturday, November 19, 2022, the doors of the Upcountry History Museum will open to an ever-familiar story but the Greenville debut of an exclusive holiday favorite, “Nutcracker: The Exhibition.”…
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Hotel Hartness announces Josh Hamlin as Director of Food and Beverage
September 15, 2022
Hotel Hartness announces the appointment of Josh Hamlin as Director of Food and Beverage. In this role he will oversee Hotel Hartness’ food and beverage department to include the fine-dining…
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Hotel Hartness announces Carly May as Director of Catering
August 30, 2022
Hotel Hartness announces the appointment of Carly May as Director of Catering, where she will spearhead the sales and operations for the hotel’s catering events. This includes managing onsite events…
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Capital Square and Method Co. announce groundbreaking of new ROOST apartment hotel in Charleston
July 26, 2022
The New Project Will Bring 50 Apartment Hotel Units to Charleston’s Historic Downtown in 2024 Capital Square, one of the nation’s leading sponsors of tax-advantaged real estate investments and an…
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OTO Development scquires DoubleTree by Hilton in North Redington Beach
July 18, 2022
OTO Development has added the DoubleTree by Hilton in North Redington Beach, Florida, to its growing beachfront leisure portfolio. South Carolina-based OTO Development, which is part of The Johnson Group,…
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Hotel Trundle announces expansion onto Main Street in Downtown Columbia, South Carolina
July 12, 2022
Hotel Trundle, the locally-owned, award-winning boutique hotel that has redefined hospitality in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, has announced plans to grow. The family-owned hotel will expand its offerings with the…
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Columbia, SC hotelier Andy Briggs acquires first Fairfield by Marriott in Anderson and 5th Marriott branded hotel owned in South Carolina
June 26, 2022
A14 Capital Hotels is excited to announce the acquisition of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Anderson/Clemson in South Carolina. The Fairfield by Marriott hotel offers guests varying amenities in a…
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OTO Development Introduces Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort
June 22, 2022
OTO Development has repositioned an oceanfront property along the North Carolina coast as Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort. OTO, which is part of The Johnson Group, acquired…
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OTO Development opens new Hampton by Hilton near Yosemite National Park
May 22, 2022
A new Hampton by Hilton has opened its doors in Oakhurst, California. Hampton Inn Oakhurst-Yosemite welcomed its first guests on Thursday, May 19. The property is among a complement of…
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Colliers Report: Robust hotel activity continues into 2022
May 9, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 South Carolina Hotel Robust hotel activity continues into 2022 Market Highlights Increasing average daily hotel rates and revenue per available room…
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OTO Development rebrands Cocoa Beach Hotel, Restaurant
April 21, 2022
The “newest” hotel in Cocoa Beach, Florida, enjoys a long history of welcoming visitors to the Space Coast. The city’s DoubleTree by Hilton — originally built in 1987 and extensively…
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Makeready announces new leadership for Charleston’s Ryder Hotel
April 11, 2022
Makeready, the hospitality company that creates and operates independent brands through local influences, functional design and thoughtful restaurants and bars, has announced two new executive team members at The Ryder…
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Kiawah River announces the groundbreaking of The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection
April 4, 2022
Kiawah River, a new waterfront community and the Charleston region’s first agrihood, announced the groundbreaking of The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection on Friday, April 4, 2022. Located on the property’s…
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OTO Development promotes Catherine Johnston to Vice President of Human Resources
February 23, 2022
Catherine Johnston has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at OTO Development. She is tasked with leading and developing the Spartanburg-based hotelier’s HR team, which supports ~2,400 employees…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new Board Chairman
February 22, 2022
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) recently named Michael Frits, General Manager of the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, as its new Board Chairman. Frits succeeds…
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Wild Dunes Resort hosting two-day hiring event
January 31, 2022Wild Dunes Resort, located on Isle of Palms, is hosting a hiring event on February 15-16, 2022. This hiring event will take place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m in…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces new artist in residence at The Gallery at Sweetgrass
January 25, 2022
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination Hotel located on Isle of Palms in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, is pleased to announce Fallon as the new artist in residence at The Gallery at…
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OTO Development acquires hospitality complex in Ocean City, Maryland
December 9, 2021
OTO Development has acquired Dunes Manor Hotel, Court & Suites in Ocean City, Maryland. The deal adds a long-popular resort complex to the hotelier’s growing beachfront portfolio. Headquartered in Spartanburg,…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces new Event Operations Manager
November 9, 2021Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt property in Isle of Palms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Monica Bennett as Event Operations Manager. Bennett hails from Calamigos Ranch…
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Auro Hotels hosts hiring event for AC Hotel Greenville Downtown
October 12, 2021
Hotel to hold official “Casting Call” October 13 AC Hotel Greenville Downtown’s Casting Call event invites top hospitality talent for open interviews encompassing line level positions as well as a…
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OTO Development acquires DoubleTree by Hilton Cocoa Beach
September 10, 2021
OTO Development has added DoubleTree by Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront to its growing portfolio. South Carolina-based OTO Development, which is part of The Johnson Group, acquired the DoubleTree by Hilton…
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Experience South Carolina’s Lowcountry from the water at Wild Dunes Resort
September 9, 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt property located on Isle of Palms in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, invites guests to experience the area like never before with a wide range…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new President and Chief Executive Officer
August 12, 2021
Susan Cohen has been appointed to succeed John Durst The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has appointed Susan Cohen to serve as its new President and Chief Executive…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces new Food and Beverage Director
June 17, 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt property in Isle of Palms, S.C., announced the appointment of Brian Richards as Director of Food and Beverage. Richards most recently served as…
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Coastal Crust coming to Wild Dunes Resort’s Sweetgrass Plaza
May 26, 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Property, announced the opening of Coastal Crust, a wood-fired pizzeria, at the resort’s newly renovated Sweetgrass Plaza. Coastal Crust at Wild Dunes will…
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Colliers Report: 2021 expected to surpass 2020 demand
May 13, 2021
2021 Q1 Hotel South Carolina Report Key Takeaways: Vaccine distribution will likely normalize travel this year and boost hotel activity South Carolina hotel submarkets are recovering with anticipated increased activity…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces new Resort Manager
May 5, 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, announced John D’Angelo as Resort Manager. D’Angelo’s promotion comes after serving as Wild Dunes Resort’s Director of Resort Operations since November 2020.…
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Explore Charleston and the Lowcountry Hospitality Association to host hospitality & tourism hiring event
May 5, 2021Explore Charleston and the Lowcountry Hospitality Association (LHA) announced a hospitality and tourism hiring event, taking place Wednesday, May 12 at the Cooper River Room. The first 100 candidates hired…
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor Mt. Pleasant
March 22, 2021
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor is Charleston’s newest waterfront hotel and just steps away from Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, championship golf, the award-winning Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park…
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