Hospitality & Tourism
Backer writes off Hard Rock Park investment Print E-mail
Wednesday, 03 September 2008

MYRTLE BEACH -- Africa Israel Investments, an Israeli company that is a major investor in Hard Rock Park, wrote off its $10 million investment in the park last quarter "due to liquidity difficulties the park is experiencing due to low attendance compared to its business plan," Chief Financial Officer Ron Fainaro said on a conference call Tuesday morning.


Read more at The (Myrtle Beach) Sun News...

 
GO Experience picks architects Print E-mail
Thursday, 28 August 2008

GREENVILLE -- A Chicago architectural firm, Studio Gang, and a Charleston-based project management company, RhodesDahl, are partnering with the Greater Greenville Convention and Visitors Bureau to bring its flagship tourism projects, called the GO Experience, to fruition.

Read more at The Greenville News...

 
Inn at USC expects to increase public profile Print E-mail
Monday, 25 August 2008

COLUMBIA -- As the Columbia hotel market is growing, the Inn at USC is poised to play a more direct role. Since its 2004 opening, the inn has operated under a covenant with local hoteliers, who feared the university-approved competitor would cut into their limited downtown business. That covenant restricted the inn’s public marketing and put an initial limit on occupancy rates. 

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Municipalities suing travel Web sites over local accommodations taxes Print E-mail
Friday, 01 August 2008
HILTON HEAD --  Some towns in Beaufort County may be not be getting their full share of bed taxes because online booking companies aren't paying the amount they should, according to lawsuits filed in South Carolina and elsewhere throughout the country.

Read more at The (Hilton Head) Island Packet...
 
Carlson Wagonlit Travel buys Piedmont Travel Print E-mail
Tuesday, 29 July 2008

GREENVILLE -- A familiar name will soon disappear from the Upstate's travel scene, but the people behind the name are remaining part of the business. Carlson Wagonlit Travel said Monday that it has acquired Piedmont Travel Inc., the largest travel agency in South Carolina. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Read more at The Greenville News...

 
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