South Carolina has always been known for down-home Southern cooking, seafood dishes like the Lowcountry boil, and of course, the many styles of pork barbecue to be found here. But the Palmetto State wasn’t the first place that sprang to mind when...
Four South Carolina restaurants were named in the top in Trip Advisor's annual Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants for 2026. Myrtle Beach's Hook & Barrel placed No. 1 in the Casual Dining category. while Michael...
Coca-Cola Consolidated and Kiawah Island Golf Resort are coming together to enhance the guest experience with a new beverage partnership.
Our Place on 17, a historic church reimagined as an event venue, opened in Mount Pleasant, SC this May. The flexible venue hosts weddings, corporate events, and gatherings through 2028.
Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE: TNL), a leading leisure travel company, has announced the closing of the acquisition of Yes& Vacations and, separately, entering into a definitive agreement to acquire Spinnaker Resorts, for a combined upfront...
Tripadvisor, a leading global travel platform, has announced the winners of its annual Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels, with Indonesia's G.H. Universal Hotel earning the coveted title of No. 1 Top Hotel in the world, and Oregon's...
The comforting aroma of crispy fried chicken, creamy macaroni and cheese, and warm cornbread instantly engulfs you upon entering a Southern cafeteria. Proceeding down the tray line is a feast for the eyes. These iconic eating adventures have been...
Capital Square, a leading sponsor of tax-advantaged real estate investments and a national developer and manager of housing communities, has announced that The Nickel Hotel has been named Charleston's 2026 CoStar Impact Award winner for...
The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) announced that Mark Newman has officially begun his tenure as president and chief executive officer, effective March 30. Following a comprehensive national search, Newman takes the...
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) applauded Gov. Henry McMaster for signing H. 5261, a joint resolution that extends the deadline for mandatory alcohol server training to May 1, 2026, providing, officials say,...
Southern Living announced winners of its 10th annual South's Best Awards. In its 60th anniversary year, Southern Living once again turned to its readers to name the South's very best destinations, accommodations, and culinary...
The U.S. Congress designated March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991, and the president issues a proclamation commemorating the occasion each year. Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick who introduced Christianity to Ireland...
South Carolina's hospitality industry is experiencing a robust period, with tourism generating roughly $29 billion annually and total, high-performing visitor volume, particularly in coastal areas and key cities like Charleston and Greenville. The...
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill has a significant effect on federal taxes, credits and deductions. Millions of taxpayers reported earning tips and overtime on their tax returns, many of them are veterans and people working in lower wage...
Today, Gov. Henry McMaster named chefs from Myrtle Beach, Greer, and Charleston to represent South Carolina as 2026 Chef Ambassadors. He was joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism...
The Michael and Amy Bennett School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is making its debut at the College of Charleston, a gift that was announced at a ceremony on Friday, Jan. 9, at Hotel Bennett. The...
The Texas Rangers last week announced the organization's 2026 minor league coordinators and coaching staffs for their four affiliates. The Rangers have brought new leadership to Spartanburg, as Carlos Maldonado takes the helm for...
Helen Hill President/CEO Explore Charleston Helen Hill leads Explore Charleston, also known as the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Under Hill’s leadership, Explore Charleston has developed industry-leading programs that have...
Brookgreen Gardens President Page Kiniry’s Job Blends Tourism, Art, History, and More
Surging growth in Greenville-Spartanburg drives South Carolina's industrial market as the state continues to emerge from a 2024 slowdown, according to a 25Q3 industrial report from Colliers.