Verdae selects Purple Horse Hospitality to lead next chapter for The Preserve at Verdae
December 16, 2025
Local operator to assume management of Greenville’s only 18-hole public golf course, preserving public play and enhancing food, beverage and community experience Verdae has selected Greenville-based Purple Horse Hospitality as…
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Hotel Hartness appoints Glen Williams as General Manager
December 2, 2025
Seasoned operator brings more than three decades of award-winning hotel leadership to Greenville’s premier boutique destination Hotel Hartness announced the appointment of Glen Williams as General Manager, bringing more than…
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Choosing the Right City and Venue: What Really Matters for Multi-Day Business Conferences
November 18, 2025
By Leah Stoudemire Lawson For cities hoping to attract major conferences, understanding what event planners value isn’t just helpful. It’s essential. Behind every multi-day business conference that brings hundreds…
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New quilt exhibition at Upcountry History Museum showcases storytelling of holiday classic in cloth
October 30, 2025
Quilts and holidays are a perfect blend, and the Upcountry History Museum’s newest exhibition, “Sue Reich’s The Quilter’s Night Before Christmas,” will take visitors on a familiar yet unique journey…
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Kelly Haager promoted to Vice President, Sales at OTO Development
September 8, 2025
Long-time company leader Kelly Haager has been promoted to Vice President, Sales at OTO Development. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is a Spartanburg, South Carolina-based company that develops,…
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August Hotel Hartness Events
August 7, 2025
Free RockBox Class at Hotel Hartness • Date/Time: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM • Location: Hotel Hartness – White Oak Ballroom • Summary: RockBox Simpsonville is bringing its…
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Upcoming June events at Hotel Hartness
June 4, 2025
Hartness Farm Market • Dates/Times: – Thursdays | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Location: Hotel Hartness • Summary: Come by and pick up some…
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Hotel Hartness is honored with ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award
December 11, 2024
It is with great honor that the publishers of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, present Hotel Hartness with a 2024 Readers’ Choice Award. “ConventionSouth…
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Holiday Classic ‘White Christmas’ celebrating 70th anniversary
November 11, 2024
Upcountry History Museum Exhibit Brings Timeless Story to Life With Original Costumes, Props and Memorabilia from 1954 Film It may not be “just like the ones we used to know,”…
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Hotel Hartness promotes Gianna Smutzki to Executive Chef
October 29, 2024
Hotel Hartness announced the promotion of Gianna Smutzki to Executive Chef. Smutzki, who has been an integral part of the Patterson Kitchen + Bar’s culinary team since its 2023 opening,…
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Newest Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores path of Black History in the American West
October 21, 2024
Exploring the path of Black history in the American West with a timeline of original pictorial quilts is the focus of “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West,” a first-of-its-kind…
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Hotel Hartness announces Patrick LeBeau as Executive Chef
July 23, 2024
The luxury boutique hotel additionally announces the promotion of Veronica Rodriguez to Chef de Cuisine and welcomes Pastry Chef Tania Cienfuegos Harris Hotel Hartness announced Executive Chef Patrick LeBeau and…
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Upcountry History Museum Presents Unique Exhibit of Iconic Artist, Frida Kahlo
June 27, 2024
Recognized as one of Mexico’s most prolific and well-known female artists, Frida Kahlo’s work has been the subject of many exhibitions. In this traveling retrospective, “Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens…
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Upcountry History Museum channels the ‘Force’ for newest exhibition
June 17, 2024
Iconic movies produce memorable characters and memorable characters often create lasting identities by the costumes they wear. There’s no mistaking who the characters are in “Finding the Force…Awakening an Empire,”…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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