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TRAVEL COUNCIL CONNECTION
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Woodlands Resort & Inn hires Bob Seidler as General Manager
For Immediate Release, September 2008
Woodlands Resort & Inn, the only property in South Carolina to hold the Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond ratings for its accommodations and dining room, has appointed Bob Seidler as its new general manager.
Woodlands Resort & Inn Ranked #1 in U.S. and #3 in the World in Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 2008 World’s Best Service Awards
For Immediate Release, May 2008
Woodlands is the only U.S. property to make the Worldwide Top 10 list. The results of this survey are based on the reader evaluation published in the June, 2008 issue.
USA Eagles To Play French Side Clermont Auvergne Rugby In Charleston, S.C
For Immediate Release, April 2008
The event, which is the first of its kind for Charleston, will be hosted in part by the founder of ASM Clermont Auvergne, Michelin, and the Charleston Battery at Blackbaud Stadium and broadcast live on ESPN Classic.
A Charleston Wedding Recognized In The Knot Best Of Wedding Magazine
For Immediate Release, April 2008
The Knot conducted its second annual survey of over 20,000 recent brides to capture detailed feedback on every business that couples hired for their wedding celebration.
High Cotton Plans Benefit for Communities In Schools
For Immediate Release, April 2008
A special event lunch is planned for Administrative Professionals’ Day at High Cotton, Maverick Bar & Grill on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to Communities In Schools of the Charleston Area.
College Of Charleston Student Athlete Megan Manthey Receives Family Circle Cup Scholarship Grant
For Immediate Release, March 2008
Every year $5,000 is donated to an outstanding female athlete who is a well-rounded student, and whose accomplishments include giving back to the community.
Volunteer Opportunities Available For 2008 Ginn Tribute Hosted By Annika
For Immediate Release, February 2008
The Ginn Tribute Hosted by ANNIKA has multiple volunteer opportunities available. The $2.6 million event will take place once again at the RiverTowne Country Club in Charleston, S.C., May 26-June 1, 2008.
Family Circle Cup Hosts 7th Annual Charleston WIN4LIFE Program
For Immediate Release, January 2008
Former tennis pro Leslie Allen designed a program to give inner city kids an opportunity to explore new frontiers that could help them create and pursue goals. Over the past six years in Charleston, more than 250 kids have been selected to participate
Over 150 Volunteer Positions Are Available For The 2008 BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival
For Immediate Release, December 2007
Have you ever wondered how the Food + Wine Festival comes together? In order to organize and produce an event of such enormity, the organizers of the Festival are seeking over 150 volunteers to serve in a variety of positions.
Wine Spectator Magazine Raises a Glass to Poogan’s Porch and Presents Historic Restaurant with a “2007 Award of Excellence”
For Immediate Release, October 2007
Cheers to Poogan’s Porch! The oldest restaurant in downtown Charleston recently received the “2007 Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator magazine, making this the fourth consecutive year that Wine Spectator magazine has awarded Poogan’s Porch with this honor.
BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival Has Been Selected as One of the Southeast's Top 20 Events
For Immediate Release, October 2007
The third annual BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival has been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events for the month of February 2008. To be considered for nomination the event had to be in at least their third year and have an attendance of at least 1,000.
Mccrady’s Introduces Peter Lamb As New Banquet Manager
For Immediate Release, September 2007
Fine Dining Veteran Brings International Experience and Style to Charleston Favorite. McCrady’s Restaurant has appointed highly regarded fine dining veteran Peter Lamb as its new Banquet Manager.
The Spa at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort Ranked Number Two Hotel Spa in Continental U.S. and Canada
For Immediate Release, September 2007
Travel + Leisure readers have honored The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort – again. In its October issue, the magazine ranks The Sanctuary’s spa as the number two hotel spa in the Continental US and Canada. Last year, the spa ranked eleventh.
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort ranked #1 Family Resort in U.S. and Canada by Travel + Leisure Family
For Immediate Release, August 2007
For the first time, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort ranked as the number one family friendly resort in the U.S. and Canada.
Charleston Accepts Most Mannerly City Lifetime Achievement Award
For Immediate Release, August 2007
Marjabelle Young Stewart, nationally renowned etiquette expert, named Charleston, South Carolina the Most Mannerly City in America for the final 11 years that she bestowed the award.
Hunley Hits the Highway
For Immediate Release, June 2007
For their South Carolina fleet of vehicles, U-HAUL chose to showcase the Hunley. Approximately 1200 trucks will have the Hunley on the side as they travel across the nation's roadways.
"What's New" in the Charleston, SC Area Summer 2007
For Immediate Release, June 2007
"What's New" in the Charleston, SC Area Summer 2007
Ngozi Appointed to ACM Board of Directors
For Immediate Release, May 2007
The Executive Director for the Children's Museum, Georgina Ngozi, has been appointed to the Association of Children's Museums (ACM) Board of Directors. She will serve on the Diversity, Education and Development Committees.
Renaissance Charleston Hotel Removes Trans Fats from All Menus
For Immediate Release, February 2007
The Renaissance Charleston Hotel Historic District has made groundbreaking strides in the area, becoming the first official hotel in the city to remove all trans fats from hotel menus and other food outlets.
Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes AirTran Airways
For Immediate Release, February 2007
Local business leaders officially welcomed AirTran Airways as the newest carrier to the Charleston area.
Charleston Area Honored By Readers Of Southern Living
For Immediate Release, January 2007
Southern Living magazine’s January edition features its Reader’s Choice Awards, in which several honors go to the Charleston, SC area.
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