Hospitality and Tourism

The Columbia airport has seen more passengers each month this year. The 37,007 passengers in January had grown to 83,289 by the close of June, with the total passenger count at 347,157 at the close of the first six months. … Read More

Forbes listed the tourism region, along with five other areas, as a top Southern Destination of 2021, nothing the area’s culinary, cultural and entertainment offerings. … Read More

The job fair is free to job seekers and will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Available positions will range from managerial to entry level. … Read More

The federal program closed Friday after approving 101,000 applications from restaurants, bars and other hospitality businesses since becoming law in March. The average size of grants was $283,000. … Read More

As it gears up for its October return to the midway, South Carolina’s largest annual event is accepting exhibit entries showcasing the state’s best agriculture, arts, crafts, flowers and livestock through Sept. 1. … Read More