AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOutdoors & travel ideas: A new roundup spotlights 13 under-the-radar U.S. towns for hikers and paddlers, leading with Walhalla, S.C., as a base for Yellow Branch Falls, Stumphouse Tunnel, and Chattooga River adventures. Tourism safety: Charleston’s extreme heat last week pushed visitors indoors and led to temporary changes like pausing horse-drawn carriage tours during the hottest hours. Local travel planning: South Carolina is set to host the 2027 Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Travel in Rock Hill. Family-friendly travel perks: OpenTable says more travelers are booking hotels specifically for on-site restaurants, with its 2026 Top 100 Hotel Restaurants list. On-the-road enforcement: “Operation Southern Slow Down” speed enforcement campaigns are rolling through the Southeast, including South Carolina. Business & visitor services: A new Civil Air Patrol Leave Act takes effect Oct. 1, adding employer leave for eligible members—relevant for travelers with CAP-related schedules. Charleston events: Charleston County Library Friends’ Summer Book Sale returns at Citadel Mall Aug. 6-8.
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