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Hospitality and Tourism

Feb 4, 2025

South Carolina Aquarium unveils new waterfront facility in Charleston

The lab will double the number of students the aquarium can serve annually through its core education offerings.

Popular downtown bar City Tavern is getting a complete overhaul. (Rendering/City Tavern)|Plans for the renovation of the City Tavern, including its notorious blue facade, have been in the works for years. (Photo/City Tavern)
Feb 3, 2025

Popular downtown Greenville bar to undergo renovation

The owner has teamed up with the owner of a nearby sandwich shop and bar for the project, which includes long-term plans for the second and third floors.

The Divine Group, a Greenville-based development group, has announced plans for The Inn at Altamont, a 150,000-square-foot, four-star hotel development on the slopes of Paris Mountain on Altamont Road. (Rendering/The Divine Group)|The Inn at Altamont will feature 360-degree views of downtown Greenville and the Blue Ridge Mountains. (Photo/The Divine Group)
Jan 31, 2025

$60M luxury hotel development planned for Paris Mountain in Travelers Rest

Perched on the slope of Paris Mountain, the hotel, which will include a rooftop bar and nature preserve, marks the largest investment in the city's history.

The Hampton Inn Columbia Downtown Historic District, a hotel owned by Windsor Aughtry and managed by Hospitality America, has completed a multimillion property-wide renovation. (Photo/Hospitality America)
Jan 30, 2025

Downtown Columbia hotel undergoes $6M renovation

All guestrooms and public spaces received a complete transformation, including the addition of an outdoor patio with fireplace.

Dave Edwards has led GSP through a time of investment and growth. (Photo/Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District)
Jan 30, 2025

Head of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to step down

The CEO has 16 years at the helm of the airport and 38 in the aviation industry.

Jan 29, 2025

Organizers open ticket sales for Columbia Food and Wine Festival

In its eighth year, the six-day festival will feature more than 100 chefs

Urban Wren abruptly closed in downtown Greenville. (Photo/Jason Thomas)
Jan 28, 2025

Downtown Greenville high-end restaurant abruptly closes

The highly regarded restaurant was a fixture on Greenville's dining scene.

Two of Charleston’s local businesses and executives from the food and beverage industry have made it to the semifinalists list for the 2025 James Beard Awards. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jan 28, 2025

Charleston restaurant, wine shop owners named James Beard Awards semifinalists

This is the second time the restaurant has been selected a James Beard semifinalist.

Jan 27, 2025

Kentucky-based Southern brunch restaurant opening in Summerville

The chain now has 14 locations across six states.

Robbie Robinson, of City Limits Barbeque in West Columbia, has been nominated for best chef in the Southeast region. This is the second-consecutive year Robinson has been nominated. (Photo/Experience Columbia SC)
Jan 27, 2025

West Columbia restaurateur named James Beard finalist — again

The Columbia region has a rich history of producing James Beard Award honorees.

John Gressette of Colliers South Carolina represented Molto Vino in the leasing of a 1,275-square-foot retail space at the Killian’s Crossing development in northeast Columbia. (Photo/Colliers South Carolina)
Jan 24, 2025

Private wine club to open third Columbia location

The club offers a variety of wines on tap through self-pouring wine machines and is accessible to wine club members 24 hours a day.

Jan 24, 2025

Ramen restaurant chain opens 2nd South Carolina location in Charleston

The new Charleston location marks the brand's 69th systemwide.