South Carolina has always been known for down-home Southern cooking, seafood dishes like the Lowcountry boil, and of course, the many styles of pork barbecue to be found here. But the Palmetto State wasn’t the first place that sprang to mind when...
Hotel Hartness will welcome Garden & Gun for its fifth annual Taste of Tennessee dinner on Thursday, September 10, bringing the culinary traditions, seasonal flavors, and spirit of East Tennessee to Greenville for an exclusive evening at...
The Johnson Group announced major milestones this week in the developments expanding and rejuvenating downtown Spartanburg. These milestones build on the energy and activity created by Fifth Third Park, home of the Hub City...
Auro Hotels announced plans on Thursday, Aug. 6. 2026, to bring South Carolina's first JW Marriott hotel to downtown Greenville as part of the planned Falls Park Conference District, a six-acre, hotel-led mixed-use destination along the Reedy...
Hotel Hartness, the award-winning luxury boutique hotel located within the Hartness community, has officially transitioned to owner management, concluding its management agreement with Hay Creek Hotels and bringing hotel operations fully...
The comforting aroma of crispy fried chicken, creamy macaroni and cheese, and warm cornbread instantly engulfs you upon entering a Southern cafeteria. Proceeding down the tray line is a feast for the eyes. These iconic eating adventures have been...
Hotel Hartness has been named to Travel + Leisure’s 2026 T+L 500 list of the best hotels in the world, a prestigious recognition highlighting the properties global travelers return to time and again for exceptional quality, luxury, and...
The 2026 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX will tee off tournament week starting Monday, June 1st, with official tournament play held June 4–5 at the Country Club of Spartanburg and June 4–7 at Thornblade Club. Now in its 26th year, the...
Taylor Patterson, Guest Services Manager at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, has been named the 2026 Upcountry Hospitality Employee of the Year for her ability to turn everyday guest interactions into memorable experiences. The award,...
The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) announced that Mark Newman has officially begun his tenure as president and chief executive officer, effective March 30. Following a comprehensive national search, Newman takes the...
Highline Hospitality Partners has acquired the Westin Poinsett on Main Street in Greenville, South Carolina, according to several published reports. The transaction marks Highline’s 19th hotel acquisition and its third acquisition this year,...
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) applauded Gov. Henry McMaster for signing H. 5261, a joint resolution that extends the deadline for mandatory alcohol server training to May 1, 2026, providing, officials say,...
Southern Living announced winners of its 10th annual South's Best Awards. In its 60th anniversary year, Southern Living once again turned to its readers to name the South's very best destinations, accommodations, and culinary...
The U.S. Congress designated March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991, and the president issues a proclamation commemorating the occasion each year. Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick who introduced Christianity to Ireland...
South Carolina's hospitality industry is experiencing a robust period, with tourism generating roughly $29 billion annually and total, high-performing visitor volume, particularly in coastal areas and key cities like Charleston and Greenville. The...
Hotel Hartness has been named to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels in the USA list, earning a coveted Gold Badge and top rankings at the national, state, and local levels. Among 3,968 hotels ranked nationwide, Hotel Hartness...
Hotel Hartness has been named to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels in the USA list, earning a coveted Gold Badge and top rankings at the national, state, and local levels. Among 3,968 hotels ranked nationwide, Hotel Hartness placed...
Mainsail Lodging & Development has assumed management of the Spartanburg Marriott, a full-service, downtown hotel in South Carolina. The management agreement took effect Feb. 4. Located in the heart of downtown Spartanburg, the...
Auro Hotels has added the Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown to its portfolio in partnership with T2 Hospitality. The 135-room hotel at 50 W. Broad Street is near the Peace Center, Swamp Rabbit Trail, Falls Park on...
Today, Gov. Henry McMaster named chefs from Myrtle Beach, Greer, and Charleston to represent South Carolina as 2026 Chef Ambassadors. He was joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism...