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Charleston’s Cultural Tourism Surge | Charleston News
Charleston’s tourism is exploding—bringing in $14 billion last year, up 7% despite only a 1.2% jump in visitors—proving locals are spending big and tourism now fuels nearly 25% of regional sales, supporting over 54,000 jobs. To sustain this boom without losing its soul, the city’s brought in Gary Williams of the British Butler Institute to train hospitality staff in emotional intelligence, anticipatory service, and theatrical showmanship—turning customer care into an art. Meanwhile, Bloomberg Associates recommends targeting wealthy cultural travelers and spotlighting Charleston’s rich Black…
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