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Hospitality and Tourism

Bon Secours Wellness Arena has been in downtown Greenville for 25 years. (Photo/Bon Secours Wellness Arena)
Feb 26, 2024

5 Questions With: Beth Paul, general manager, Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville

In this 5 Questions With feature, general manager Beth Paul talks about the secret to Bon Secours Wellness Arena's success and its role in boosting the Upstate's tourism industry.

Smalls Sliders expects to develop 40-50 locations in South Carolina over the next 10 years with initial immediate development in 2024 of three to five Cans in the Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville/Spartanburg metro areas.
Feb 21, 2024

Drew Brees-backed fast food chain plans expansion across South Carolina

The Atlanta-based cheeseburger slider quick-service restaurant by co-founder of Walk-On’s—Brandon Landry—has more than 200 additional locations currently in development.

Feb 20, 2024

South Carolina’s tourism industry could endure ‘devastating blow’ if this credit card bill passes

The credit card bill could change how transactions are processed and eliminate ....

Feb 16, 2024

Avelo Airlines adding two nonstop services from Greenville-Spartanburg

Avelo Airlines is expanding its Upstate South Carolina presence with the addition of two new exclusive nonstop flights. Avelo is adding flights from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) and New York’s Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), according[...]

Jan 18, 2024

Chicken tender franchise opens in Goose Creek, plans 6 more in South Carolina

A rapidly expanding chicken tender restaurant opens third location in state with plans for ...

The City Club of Greenville rebranded and renovated its establishment on the 17th floor of One Liberty Square in downtown Greenville. (Photo/City Club of Greenville)
Jan 12, 2024

Downtown Greenville business, social club unveils $1.75M renovation

The club features 360-degree panoramic views of Greenville and personalized dining and service experiences.

Jan 11, 2024

Greenville golf venue with Justin Timberlake ties unveils new food, drinks venue

Combining par 3 golf and enhanced hospitality, the new …

Auro Hotels’ newest addition is the Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Airport. Courtesy photo
Jan 9, 2024

Greenville hotel company acquires Orlando property

The company now owns eight properties in Orlando totaling 1,521 rooms.

Ryan McCue of Colliers South Carolina brokered the sale of a 4.75-acre parcel at 680 Candi Lane in Columbia, set to be developed into a biergarten and pickleball courts to be called PickleGarden on the River. (Rendering/Provided)
Jan 4, 2024

Biergarten, pickleball courts coming to Columbia along Saluda River

The facility will be the only food and drink establishment on the same side of the Interstate 126 exit as the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

Steven Chandler is hte general manager of Husk in Charleston. (Photo/Provided)
Jan 3, 2024

Check out a Q&A with the general manager of Husk in Charleston

Husk, the restaurant that has been a hit in Charleston since its inception in late 2010, is undergoing a few changes this year to include casual dining at the bar and patio to make the destination more accessible.

Dec 27, 2023

South Carolina Agriculture Department to take over some food safety responsibilities

Long the purview of DHEC, the responsibility for some of South Carolina’s food safety programs will shift from the health department to the state Department of Agriculture at the start of the new fiscal year …

Dec 27, 2023

New York subway stop inspires new Mount Pleasant restaurant

A pizzeria inspired by a subway stop in Queens and operated by a culinary pedigree with lines reaching back to New York, New Jersey and Italy will open soon in Mount Pleasant. The restaurant is brought by the group that operates …