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A rendering shows the pool lounge at Live Oak Charleston, which will feature a saltwater pool, patio rooms and a poolside bar when the downtown hotel opens in April. (Rendering/ Tribute Portfolio)
Feb 5, 2026

Tribute Portfolio opens first hotel in the Lowcountry

Live Oak Charleston, a new downtown hotel, plans to open in April with 120 rooms, a salt-water pool and a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant.

Beemok Hospitality Collection, a hospitality group that manages multiple hotels, restaurants and venues, has added a community park to its repertoire called American Gardens. (Photo/Beemok Hospitality Group)
Nov 14, 2025

Beemok unveils community park in downtown Charleston

Beemok Hospitality Collection is opening American Gardens, a new downtown Charleston community park featuring trees, fountains, live music and event space.

The Cooper, soon to be Charleston’s first waterfront hotel, has delayed its opening a few more months as the finishing touches are added to the property. (Rendering/Beemok Hospitality Group)
Nov 3, 2025

The Cooper delays opening of Charleston waterfront hotel

Charleston’s first waterfront luxury hotel, The Cooper, has a new opening date.

May 19, 2025

Charleston tourism hits record $14B, drives South Carolina’s economy

Charleston generated $14B in tourism impact in 2024, leading SC. Record visitors, hotel stays, and STRs fueled job growth and local economic gains.

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Auro Hotels and Marriott executives joined Greenville leaders to announce plans to transform the historic Bowater Building into South Carolina's first JW Marriott hotel, a centerpiece of the Falls Park Conference District. (Photo/DepositPhotos)

JW Marriott hotel coming to downtown Greenville

7/8/2026
Presented by Hughes Agency, the evening will spotlight Upstate nonprofits serving residents with disabilities and other critical needs. (Rendering/Johnston Design Group)

Greenville Triumph honors Upstate nonprofits at match

30/7/2026
Boeing added 19 more 787 Dreamliner orders during the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow, some of them going to AerCap, which in turn leases them to carriers. (Photo/Boeing)

Boeing adds 19 Dreamliner orders at Farnborough Airshow

21/7/2026
Industry leaders, educators and students will gather at Fluor Field on Aug. 4 for Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Night, highlighting careers in robotics, AI and advanced manufacturing. (Photo/Greenville Drive)

Greenville Drive hosts Advanced Manufacturing Night

21/7/2026
Airsys has signed on as Greenville Triumph SC's corporate partner through 2029, supporting the club's community programs and serving as presenting partner of the inaugural Made in the Upstate match. (Photo/Airsys)

Airsys joins Greenville Triumph as corporate partner

17/7/2026

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