Charleston CVB Travel Council News

What's New in the Charleston Area Summer 2017

07 Jul 2017 00:00:00 EST

With its vibrant culture, rich history, exquisitely-preserved architecture, idyllic coastal location, celebrated dining scene, and friendly locals, Charleston, South Carolina, is one of America�s best loved travel destinations.

What's New in the Charleston Area Spring 2017

04 Apr 2017 00:00:00 EST

Southwest at Charleston International Begins Flying Non-Stop Service From Denver and St. Louis

01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 EST

Southwest Airlines today announced that it will begin daily non-stop service to Denver from Charleston International Airport. In addition, Southwest will begin offering twice weekly service to St. Louis, a new destination city for Charleston.

What's New in the Charleston Area Winter 2017

01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 EST

North Charleston Performing Arts Center Ranked Among Top-selling Theatres in the World!

07 Jul 2014 00:00:00 EST

The SMG-managed North Charleston Performing Arts Center finished as the 43rd Top Selling Theatre in the United States and 58th in the world in Pollstar Magazine�s 2014 Mid-Year Top 100 Theatre Rankings.

CHARLESTON IS RANKED NO. 1 ON THE TRAVEL + LEISURE 2014 WORLD�S BEST AWARDS LIST OF TOP CITIES IN THE U.S. AND CANADA FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

07 Jul 2014 00:00:00 EST

For the second consecutive year Charleston is the No. 1 City in the U.S. and Canada according to Travel + Leisure�s 2014 World�s Best Awards.

Area Non-Profit Operation Home Selects Home Team BBQ and Owner Aaron Siegel as Recipient of their Annual Kris Basala Person of the Year Award

11 Nov 2013 00:00:00 EST

Home Team BBQ Owner and Pitmaster Aaron Siegel was presented with area non-profit Operation Home�s annual �Kris Basala Person of the Year� award at a special ceremony during the annual fundraiser Drum It Up event on October 20, 2013.

The Third Time is Charming for Charleston: South Carolina�s Historic Coastal Destination Named #1 U.S. City by Cond� Nast Traveler Readers� Choice Awards for Third Consecutive Year

10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 EST

Cond� Nast Traveler announced today the results of its 26th annual Readers� Choice Awards, which recognizes the world�s leading travel brands and best cities. For the third consecutive year, Charleston has been named the #1 U.S. City with an overall score of 83.2 from the Culture, Friendliness, Atmosphere, Restaurants, Lodging, and Shopping categories.

New Fall Menu Items and Weekly Specials Offered at The Alley Charleston

10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 EST

Just in time for the fall�s action packed football schedule and the soon to come cooler temperatures, The Alley Charleston is launching new weekly specials along with some menu items by Home Team Kitchen.

Holiday Festival of Lights opens Nov. 8 at James Island County Park

10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 EST

Catch the Spirit of the Season at The 24th ANNUAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Kicks off Nov. 8!

Southern Living Taste of Charleston Attendance Up

10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 EST

The weekend was a big success for the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association.

What's New in the Charleston Area: Fall 2013

09 Sep 2013 00:00:00 EST

Charleston, S.C., named #1 U.S. City in the Travel + Leisure World�s Best Awards and #1 City in U.S. and Canada by Cond� Nast Traveler 2012 Readers� Choice Awards, is known for rich history, well-preserved architecture, coastal location, celebrated restaurant community, and mannerly people. While indeed a veritable living museum, the Charleston area is also a bustling epicenter of hospitality as illustrated by the following news.

Official Launch of the Sweet Tea Trail will be Sweet

09 Sep 2013 00:00:00 EST

The 2013 LEADERSHIP DORCHESTER Class of the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce will officially launch the Sweet Tea Trail on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Hutchinson Square located at South Main Street in Summerville.

Charleston Ranked No. 1 City in the United States

07 Jul 2013 00:00:00 EST

Planters Inn Named No. 7 Best Small City Hotel in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure 2013 World�s Best Awards Readers� Survey

Local Hospitality and Tourism Leaders Honored for Dedicated Service

06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST

The Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CACVB) presented nine Golden Pineapple Awards in recognition of outstanding service to the local hospitality industry during the Travel Council Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2012. More than three hundred and fifty attendees gathered at the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex to applaud the Golden Pineapple Aware recipients and to hear travel industry insights from luncheon keynote speaker Irene Schneider, Cond� Nast Traveler Executive Service and Surveys Editor. Charleston was voted the Top U.S. City in both the 2011 and 2012 Cond� Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, the magazine�s esteemed annual competition, which Schneider has spearheaded since 1989.

The Fourth Hour of TODAY Broadcasts From Charleston, SC Thursday and Friday, May 2 and 3

05 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

Kathie Lee and Hoda bid farewell to NYC and say �hey y�all� to Charleston, SC! The fourth hour of TODAY takes the show on the road and broadcasts from Charleston Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3. Kathie Lee and Hoda encourage viewers to practice their southern hospitality and join them on a Lowcountry adventure.

JetBlue Airways Takes Flight to Charleston, South Carolina

02 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) launches service to its 76th city, Charleston, South Carolina. Starting today, JetBlue will serve Charleston International Airport (CHS) with twice daily nonstop service from New York�s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and a daily flight from Boston�s Logan (BOS).

What's New in the Charleston, S.C. Area: Winter 2013

01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Charleston, S.C., named Cond� Nast Traveler 2012 Readers� Choice Awards Top U.S. City, is known for rich history, well-preserved architecture, coastal location, celebrated restaurant community and mannerly people. While indeed a veritable living museum, the Charleston area is also a bustling epicenter of hospitality as illustrated by the following news.

JetBlue Announces Daily, Nonstop Air Service to Charleston International Airport

09 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

The sky over the Charleston area will be blue regardless of weather beginning February 28, 2013, when JetBlue begins daily nonstop air service from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Boston�s Logan International Airport to Charleston International Airport.

Charleston City Market Renovation Wins National Travel Award

09 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

In recognition of its extensive and well-executed renovation, the Charleston City Market has received a 2012 Phoenix Award from the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), a national consortium of professional writers, editors, photographers and filmmakers who specialize in travel industry journalism.