Columbia World Affairs Council merges with Columbia Council for Internationals
February 14, 2025
The merger expands regional capacities to host international leaders & students and to connect with more American professionals & families in the Midlands The Columbia World Affairs Council (CWAC) announces…
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Brittain Resorts & Hotels transforms three premier properties with $58 million investment
February 12, 2025
Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH), in partnership with EOS Hospitality, is redefining the Myrtle Beach hospitality landscape with a monumental investment of over $58 million in transformative renovations at three…
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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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The Mills House announces 2024 Holiday Happenings
December 2, 2024
Embodying the warmth of Southern hospitality, the historic hotel provides a refined and elevated guest experience known for fostering meaningful connection and lasting memories. Entering the 2024 holiday season, The…
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Raines breaks ground on The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista in Columbia
December 2, 2024Raines, a leading hospitality management, development, and investment organization, announced the groundbreaking of The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista in Columbia, SC. Developed and managed by Raines, this will be the…
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The Mills House announces 2024 holiday happenings
November 15, 2024Charleston’s Iconic Pink Hotel Ushers in the Holiday Season with Beloved Traditions and New Experiences For over 170 years, The Mills House has been Charleston’s landmark hotel with its iconic…
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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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Emerger Strategies launches 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps for Charleston businesses committed to a more sustainable future
October 18, 2024
Emerger Strategies, a leader in sustainability consulting and education, announced the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps, designed to help businesses of all sizes embrace sustainable practices, reduce their…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024
Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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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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20 South Battery launches exclusive new packages
July 18, 2024
20 South Battery, a historic boutique hotel in Charleston, SC, today announces exciting new packages designed to offer guests unparalleled experiences in the Holy City. These packages include the “Water…
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20 South Battery nominated for Best Bed & Breakfast in the 2024 Charleston’s Choice Awards
July 3, 2024
20 South Battery announced its nomination for the 2024 Charleston’s Choice Awards in the category of Best Bed & Breakfast. This prestigious nomination places the historic hotel among the top…
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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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The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton inducted into Historic Hotels of America®
June 24, 2024
The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton in Charleston, South Carolina, announced it has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America®, the official program of the National Trust for Historic…
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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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20 South Battery launches exclusive Seasonal Packages
June 6, 2024
20 South Battery, a historic boutique hotel in Charleston, SC, today announces exclusive Seasonal Packages for discerning travelers and Lowcountry locals that are available for booking. Featuring “Tiptoe Through the…
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Wild Dunes Resort appoints Terri A. Haack as managing director
May 15, 2024
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt located on Isle of Palms, is pleased to announce Terri A. Haack as its managing director. Haack returns to Wild Dunes Resort after 17…
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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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