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Credit One signs multi-year deal for Daniel Island tennis tournament, stadium
Credit One Bank has committed to a multi-year title sponsorship with Charleston Tennis LLC, as announced at a news conference Wednesday. The financial services company based in Las Vegas will serve as the new title sponsor of the Women’s Tennis Association 500 tennis tournament hosted in Charleston, as well as th[...]
Parrish says recovery efforts must continue for future of tourism
South Carolina’s hotel occupancy has grown 30.7% in 2021, outpacing the nation’s recovery rate of 18.6%. According to Duane Parrish, director of S.C. Parks, Recreation and Tourism, in a letter to Gov. Henry McMaster on Friday, the rise in leisure travel has been instrumental to the recovery of the state’s hospitality and tourism industries following […]
Reality star opens retail shop on Upper King
Star of Bravo TV’s Southern Charm, Craig Conover knew nearby businesses were hesitant of him opening Sewing Down South, a homegoods store on Upper King Street. Traditionally, the area has been heavily focused on food and beverage businesses, and nerves were high what kind of traction a reality star would bring to the homet[...]
Gaming café opens in Mount Pleasant
Jenga! Risk! Uno! Catan! Everyone’s a winner as they sip coffee, snack on food and play one of more than 200 board games offered at Owlbear Café. Mount Pleasant’s first gaming café opened its doors at 1964 Riviera Drive, Suite J, on June 22. Owners Marshall Tyers and Sarah Reuter establis[...]
D’Allesandro’s Pizza, Off Track Ice Cream named best spots in S.C.
Kick off your weekend with a trip to the latest S.C. eateries to earn a national nod. Or better yet, if you’re downtown, visit both. D'Allesandro's Pizza, which has three state locations, was named to The 50 Best Pizzas in the United States by U.K.-based online travel site Big 7 Travel. The restaurant offering authentic […]
Pro golf, tennis add millions in revenue to economy
This article first appeared in the May 31, 2021 edition of the Charleston Regional Business Journal. Phil Mickelson’s performance at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island in late May won the 50-year-old pro his sixth major and the PGA Championship trophy. But the big winner might have been South Carolina’s economy[...]
Explore Charleston launches hospitality internship for minority students
Explore Charleston has launched a paid internship program providing hospitality experience for minority college students. The Intern Cultural Enrichment Program is a 10-week leadership development program that connects underrepresented minority students, many from historically black colleges and universities, with internship opportunities in seven area hotels and resorts, Explore Charleston said in a news release. The […][...]
S.C. pro golfer honored for working with youth
Still seeking his first major South Carolina Win, Columbia-born and Irmo-raised Dustin Johnson came home last week to play in the Palmetto Championship at Congaree in Ridgeland. While he didn’t win the tournament, the 24-time PGA Tour winner and the first South Carolinian to win the Masters Tournament received the Order of[...]
Google names Mount Pleasant to top 10 trending vacation spot
Move over, downtown Charleston, there’s a new destination for post-pandemic vacationers. The town of Mount Pleasant is a new top destination. Google has greeted the summer travel season with its Complete Google guide to summer 2021 and has suggested the top 10 trending vacation spots in the U.S. based on Google s[...]
Luxury timeshare resort opens in downtown Charleston
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. has entered the Charleston timeshare resort market with the opening of Liberty Place Charleston by Hilton Club. This is the fifth property in the state for the vacation-ownership company based in Orlando, Fla. “We’re thrilled to expand our diverse portfolio into the vibrant and remarkable [...]
Topgolf to bring sports complex to North Charleston
If there hasn’t been enough golf throughout the state with the PGA Championship on Kiawah Island, RBC Heritage on Hilton Head Island and this week’s Palmetto Championship at Congaree, the grass ahead is even greener for amateur players, at least. Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports and entertainmen[...]
Frothy Beard acquires location in Summerville
Cheers, Flowertown! Frothy Beard Brewing Co. is expanding to a second location this summer. The partners have acquired Homegrown Brewhouse in Summerville’s popular Hutchinson Square and will convert it to a second location, projected to be open sometime mid-June. “The location is great in Summerville, [...]
