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Hospitality/Tourism

Charleston Hospitality Group has become the first Lowcountry hospitality company to join Anthropic's Claude Partner Network, expanding its use of artificial intelligence across operations and guest services. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jun 22, 2026

Charleston Hospitality Group joins Anthropic AI network

Charleston Hospitality Group has joined Anthropic's Claude Partner Network, becoming the first Lowcountry hospitality group in the AI program.

A rendering shows the future clubhouse complex at Kawonu Golf Club, a private golf-only club under development near Greenville. (Rendering/Joel Newman)
Jun 11, 2026

Kawonu Golf Club unveils Greenville clubhouse plans

Kawonu Golf Club has released renderings of its clubhouse complex near Greenville as construction advances on the private golf club.

The Hub City Spartanburgers pay special attention to providing fans with a dish that’s near and dear to the team’s name. Fans can make burgers the way they like them at a burger bar. (Photo/Hub City Spartanburgers)
Apr 30, 2026

South Carolina ballparks elevate food with local flair

South Carolina minor league teams are transforming ballpark food with chef-driven menus, local ingredients and fan-focused dining experiences.

The Cooper hotel has opened along Charleston’s waterfront, offering luxury accommodations, dining and amenities with views of the Cooper River. (Photo/Jovani Demetrie)
Apr 7, 2026

The Cooper opens doors as Charleston’s first luxury waterfront hotel

The Cooper hotel opens in downtown Charleston with 191 rooms, luxury amenities, water-front views and dining, marking a major hospitality debut.

The Haigler Hotel under construction in Camden will bring boutique lodging dining and event space to the historic city. (Rendering/Wentz Chesson)
Mar 27, 2026

Indigo Road expands with Haigler Hotel in Camden

Indigo Road Hospitality Group expands to Camden with the Haigler Hotel a 50-room boutique property blending history dining and event space.

Gather COLA is a mixed-use development and open air food hall that includes two bars. (Photo/City Social)
Feb 27, 2026

SOCO Gather opens at Gather COLA in BullStreet

SOCO Gather opens at Gather COLA in Columbia’s BullStreet District, offering 9,500 square feet of coworking space, private offices and event space.

Michael and Amy Bennett have supported the College of Charleston through a gift establishing the Bennett School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. (Photo/Nate Bell, Richard Bell Photography)
Jan 14, 2026

College of Charleston names Bennett hospitality school

The College of Charleston names its first school, the Bennett School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, expanding hospitality education in Charleston.

Gold course architect Drew Rogers led the complete transformation of the former Stoney Point course into the new Olde Eight. (Photo/Jeff Blake)
Nov 11, 2025

Olde Eight golf course opens in Greenwood County

The new Olde Eight golf course in Greenwood County debuts with a $400 million investment, new homes, and world-class golf and lifestyle amenities.

Gather COLA,vlocated at 2191 Pickens St. in Columbia’s BullStreet District, has announced that the full food, beverage, and retail lineup is complete ahead of its late fall 2025 opening. (Photo/Bahn Sai)
Oct 10, 2025

Gather COLA food hall reveals full vendor lineup

Gather COLA unveils its full lineup of food, drink, and retail vendors ahead of its late fall 2025 opening in Columbia’s BullStreet District.

The 63-room hotel in Broad Street in Sumter sold to a North Carolina investor for $3.5 million. (Photo/Marcus & Millichap)
Jul 18, 2025

North Carolina investor buys Sumter hotel for $3.5M

Marcus & Millichap brokered the $3.5M sale of Sleep Inn Sumter to a North Carolina investor, citing strong interest and long-term value in the hotel.

Owners Jordan Giles and Juliet Brown expect The Champagne Restaurant & Lounge to open this spring. (Photo/Colliers)
Mar 11, 2025

A peek at the next restaurant and night life experience coming to Columbia’s Vista

Colliers’ Retail Services Team brings 902 Gervais St. to full occupancy with an upscale dining experience to open soon ...

Feb 27, 2025

Charleston tavern capitalizes on hospitality industry trend to boost business

When the owners opened the tavern and restaurant they took a gamble — and sometimes risks pay off.