20 South Battery re-opens in Charleston, inviting travelers to discover the beauty and culture of a historic Charlestonian mansion
September 30, 202020 South Battery is inviting travelers to discover the beauty, history and culture of Charleston while enjoying a luxury hospitality experience as unique as its setting. The 1843 private mansion…
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Tempest announces new midday menu
September 17, 2020
Bites Include Ceviche, Roasted Clam Flatbread and Umami Tuna “Bombs” Tempest, a brand-new upscale seafood restaurant located on historic Market Street, is now offering a midday menu, available on weekdays…
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West Ashley Essentials Market to relocate to West Ashley Greenway
September 17, 2020
Due to the resumption of weekend athletics at Ackerman Park, and the ongoing situation related to COVID-19 in South Carolina, the West Ashley Essentials Market will relocate to the intersection of the…
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South Carolina Aquarium transfers rare sea turtle hatchling to Wild Dunes Resort
September 3, 2020The South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center™ recently transported a rare, never-before-seen species of hatchling back to the coast. Now on display at Wild Dunes Resort, this gigantic, 5-foot-tall…
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Explore Charleston and LHA partnership with Charleston VAMC named winner of the VHA Community Partnership Challenge
August 31, 2020
The Lowcountry Hospitality Association (LHA) and Explore Charleston are pleased to announce that their partnership – Turnaround Tuesday – with Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (VAMC) has been named…
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South Carolina Aquarium’s 5th Annual Turtle Trek 5K goes virtual
August 25, 2020
Proceeds from the 5K race support the Sea Turtle Care Center™ and other Aquarium conservation efforts Distance and dates will no longer be a hurdle to participate in the South…
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Bill Hall, Founder of Halls Chophouse, passes on
August 20, 2020We were sad to hear of the passing of Bill Hall on August 19th. He was a titan of the restaurant industry and we appreciate the role his restaurants play…
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Sweetgrass Inn to open at Wild Dunes Resort in spring 2021
August 18, 2020Lowe, the developer behind Isle of Palms’ Wild Dunes Resort and The Cooper in downtown Charleston, formally announced the name and details of the newest hotel currently under construction at…
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Wild Dunes Resort reopens following temporary suspension of services
August 14, 2020
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination Hotel in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, has officially reopened after temporarily suspending most services in July due to a dynamic rise in COVID-19 cases in the…
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New Charleston restaurant Tempest announces grand opening
August 13, 2020
The 5th Street Group announced that its newest restaurant concept, Tempest, will host its grand opening this Friday, August 14. Located on historic Market Street next to the group’s 5Church…
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Where history meets art, new exhibit at The Charleston Museum
August 10, 2020
The Charleston Museum presenting a new exhibit in the Lowcountry Image Gallery that blends art from the 1920s and reinterprets them for today, From Etchings to Pastels: A New Artistic…
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City of Charleston announces COVID-19 regulations for Charleston Peninsula Essentials Market
July 14, 2020
Due to the ongoing situation related to COVID-19 in South Carolina, the Charleston Farmers Market will open as an essentials only market on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 from 4 to 7 p.m. in…
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“Topping Out” ceremony marks major milestone for International African American Museum
July 14, 2020
The construction of the International African American Museum is progressing as planned, despite the global presence of COVID-19. This marks an important milestone in the museum’s journey, as major donors,…
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Hospitality leaders announce new initiative aimed to protect patrons and employees
June 23, 2020
In collaboration with South Carolina’s hospitality leaders, Governor Henry McMaster announced the South Carolina Palmetto Priority. The Palmetto Priority is a restaurant commitment aimed at instilling confidence with restaurant-goers as…
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Myrtle Beach’s largest golf course group to allow walking throughout the year
June 23, 2020TPC Myrtle Beach, Grande Dunes, Pine Lakes Among Layouts To Implement New Policy Golfers that want a little more exercise on their next trip to Myrtle Beach will have the…
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SpiritLine Cruises announces reopening of tours, cruises
June 5, 2020
Fort Sumter Tours and SpiritLine Cruises are once again offering harbor cruises and trips to Fort Sumter. The company has implemented detailed protocols and cleaning procedures to ensure the health…
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Charlestowne Hotels inks deal with The Thrash Group
June 1, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC – Charlestowne Hotels, providing full-service hospitality management, announced a formal agreement with The Thrash Group, a national hospitality development company, to oversee their entire portfolio of hotels. Under this…
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The Charleston Museum opens on May 27 with new protocols and guidelines for the Museum Galleries
May 27, 2020
The Charleston Museum will re-open on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 with new protocols and guidelines for staff and visitors. The two Historic House Museums, the Joseph Manigault House and the…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art to reopen following COVID-19 related closure
May 26, 2020
The Gibbes Museum of Art will reopen to the public on June 1, after temporarily closing its doors on March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Gibbes has enacted…
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South Carolina now open for camping
May 13, 2020
South Carolina Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) campgrounds now open to leisure camping after statewide lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. Nine KOA campgrounds in South Carolina are opening and welcoming campers back to…
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Contactless check-in/check-out and keyless room entry now available to hotels via the Fuel mobile app
May 8, 2020
Affordable, completely customizable mobile application for independent properties adds new lock system integrations and features Fuel, a leading provider of guest-facing hotel software solutions and digital marketing services for the…
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Les Dames D’Escoffier Charleston Chapter introduces Vital Hospitality CHS
April 28, 2020
The Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier (LDEI), a worldwide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality, launched Vital Hospitality CHS, a…
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Congaree National Park is modifying operations to implement local health guidance
April 3, 2020
Congaree National Park is announcing additional modifications to operations in response to guidance from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Governor of South Carolina. The health…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association launches relief fund to aid hospitality employees
April 1, 2020
In partnership with Scofflaw Brewing Co., the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has launched a relief fund to assist hospitality workers affected by the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. The primary…
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Litchfield Beach ranked ninth best beach in America by Tripadvisor
March 12, 2020
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel platform, has unveiled its list of the top 25 United States beaches, and visitors to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast will recognize the Palmetto State’s highest ranked entry.…
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New exhibit in the historic textiles gallery opens April 3: Shapes of Summer – Historic Bathing Suits
March 4, 2020
Early “swimming” for men and women were generally done separately and were constricted by cumbersome costumes and privacy regulations. Not until the 1920s and 1930s were the first real changes…
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Governor presents Tourism Achievement Awards at conference
February 20, 2020
In an awards luncheon at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Travel, Governor Henry McMaster recognized people and places who made significant contributions to tourism in South Carolina. The industry’s…
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Makeready announces opening for Emeline in Charleston, S.C.
February 19, 2020Makeready announced Emeline will open May 2020 in Charleston’s historic district and is now accepting reservations. Owner and developer Rockbridge designed Emeline from the ground up to create a truly…
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South Carolina tourism reports another record year
February 19, 2020
Tourism in South Carolina is now a record $23.8 billion industry, supporting one in every 10 jobs and generating $1.8 billion in state and local taxes, according to figures released today…
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5Church hosts chef collaboration dinner featuring Bravo’s Top Chef All Stars Jamie Lynch and Joe Sasto
February 11, 2020
5Church Charleston announced an exclusive chef collaboration dinner on Friday, March 6 between Chef Jamie Lynch and Chef Joe Sasto, from the upcoming season of Bravo’s Top Chef All Stars…
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Lowcountry Hospitality Association to host the region’s largest hospitality-only job fair
February 11, 2020
The Lowcountry Hospitality Association (LHA) is pleased to announce the region’s largest hospitality-only job fair, taking place Wednesday, February 26 at the Charleston Area Convention Center. LHA’s mission is to…
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Makeready announces opening for Emeline in Charleston, S.C.
February 8, 2020
The new hotel will open its doors in May 2020 and is now welcoming reservations Makeready announces Emeline will open May 2020 in Charleston’s historic district and is now accepting reservations.…
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Firefly Distillery to celebrate relocation to Park Circle with grand opening party and music festival
February 8, 2020
Firefly Distillery is postponing its Grand Opening celebration that was scheduled to take place on May 2. This decision was made with all employees, vendors, musicians and community in mind…
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LS3P receives top honors at NEHW Awards Event
February 5, 2020
LS3P received top honors at the recent 2020 NEWH Awards Event held in Charleston, SC. LS3P was recognized nationally along with other regional firms across the United States for its…
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‘First of its kind’ hotel in downtown Clemson coming to life
January 27, 2020
Clemson, S.C. — The newest upscale boutique hotel is coming to life in Clemson, South Carolina. Mashburn Construction broke ground on the new building on November 14, 2019. Since then, Mashburn…
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Helen Hill, CEO of the Charleston Area CVB, speaking at Small Business Lunch at Halls – February 6th
January 24, 2020
The King Street Marketing Group and the Hall Family presents Helen Hill, CEO of the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, as our guest speaker for Small Business Lunch at Halls Thursday, February…
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South Carolina’s State Tourism Office will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day
January 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day on Tuesday, Jan. 28, to encourage workers and employees to convert their hard-earned vacation…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island names Peter Conboy Director of Finance
January 7, 2020
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has named Peter Conboy as its new Director of Finance. Located along the coast of South Carolina’s scenic Hilton Head Island, the lushly landscaped beachfront…
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Little Dog Agency client update
December 22, 2019Wasabi Restaurant Group This Decemer at Wasabi enjoy the Sushi Spotlight Roll of the Month, Cow fish Maki: enjoy Seared Kobe beef, tempura red bell pepper and cream cheese on the…
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Folly Beach hosts the New Year’s Eve Flip-Flop Drop & Fireworks and the New Year’s Day Bill Murray Look-a-Like Polar Bear Plunge
December 22, 2019
Drop a ball to mark the stroke of midnight? Not on Folly Beach. On Folly, the new year is counted down with a pair of sparkly flip-flops descending from high…
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Makeready announces leadership for new hotel property in Charleston
December 12, 2019
Ahead of Emeline Opening in Spring 2020, Brad Harvey is Appointed as General Manager and Shannon Hartman as the Director of Sales & Marketing Makeready, a hotel, restaurant and retail…
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The Charleston Museum hires new Historic House Manager
December 6, 2019
The Charleston Museum welcomed a new Historic House Manager, Heather Rivet. One week after relocating to Charleston from London, ON Canada with her husband, Heather came across the open position…
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Lakewood Camping Resort named Park of the Year
November 13, 2019
Award presented to park owners at the 2019 Outdoor Hospitality Conference; Expo The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has named Lakewood Camping Resort, located in Myrtle Beach,…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association launches Labor Law Compliance Help Desk
November 12, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) launched their Labor Law Compliance Help Desk with assistance from national employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. The help desk provides quick…
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Firefly Distillery hires new Event Manager
November 4, 2019
Sara Bennett has joined Firefly Distillery as Events Manager ahead of its move to a new expanded location near Park Circle in early 2020. Bennett comes from a special events…
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Sun RV Resorts officially opens upscale resort
October 22, 2019
Carolina Pines to Offer the Best of Life at the Beach and Back to Nature All in One Carolina Pines, a Signature Sun RV Resort officially celebrated its grand opening today near…
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Wild Dunes Resort hosts Women’s Construction Group for annual conference, new hotel site tour
October 21, 2019On October 18, Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination Hotel, hosted the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) for the industry group’s South Atlantic Region Fall Conference at the resort’s…
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International African American Museum announces groundbreaking
October 16, 2019
Illuminating the African American Journey The International African American Museum (IAAM) announced its public Groundbreaking Ceremony will be held Friday, October 25 at 10:00. The theme for the occasion is…
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SpiritLine Cruises selects preferred caterers for special events
October 10, 2019SpiritLine Cruises has added five local companies to its list of preferred caterers, giving event planners more flexibility for private events and weddings aboard its yachts. The new preferred caterers…
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Follypalooza Cancer Benefit is set to take place next Saturday, October 12 on Folly Beach
October 6, 2019
The 12th annual street festival returns to raise money for locals suffering from cancer and other medical ailments . The 12th annual Follypalooza Cancer Benefit will take place next Saturday,…
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