ESPN spotlight boosts Columbia’s local businesses, school recruiting
GameDay generated an estimated $100,000 in additional economic impact in Columbia.
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Tag: tourism
Will new regulations mean fewer Airbnbs in Columbia?
Many hosts have been notified they’re out of compliance with new city rules.
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Meet the parents: Columbia prepares for USC’s family weekend
Mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters will gather in Columbia this weekend. Businesses are ready.
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Columbia sporting events increasingly attract tourists, boost local businesses
Sports tourism is a contributing factor in the expansion of Columbia’s businesses thanks to the variety of events that visit the Soda City.
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Midlands businesses expect tourism for USC football, but not basketball, games
Even though USC’s women’s basketball team is nationally ranked, some business owners blame games scheduled during the week on smaller crowds coming in from out of town.
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Artists led the Vista’s resurgence, but worry about its future development
As the Vista continues to develop, artists worry about the area’s push toward more chain restaurants and bars instead of local businesses.
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Diehard cruisers eager to set sail, even with virus protocols
Diehard cruise fans reflect on their past trips and look forward to their 2021 cruises, which will look a lot different with COVID-19 protocols.
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S.C. Travel Excursion: Travelers Rest
Curiosities abound in a tiny mountain town in the Upstate of S.C.
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