Charleston Area CVB

Charleston Area CVB: tourism promotion for the Charleston area

Charleston Area CVB is the convention and visitors bureau that promotes the Charleston area as a tourist destination. Its website serves as the official information platform for planning a trip to the region, with sections dedicated to lodging, activities, dining, nightlife, and pre-visit resources.

The organization presents itself as America's favorite destination and notes that it was voted the best U.S. city by Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards for ten consecutive years. The tagline on its homepage, "History loves Company," sums up the weight of historic heritage in its offering.

Lodging and packages

The site organizes lodging options into several categories: hotels, bed & breakfasts, cottages, vacation rentals, extended stay, historic inns, and beach resorts. It also groups packages and deals by themes such as food, beach, and family fun.

Things to see and do

The platform brings together tours and attractions, arts and culture, sports and recreation, shopping, beauty, spa and wellness, and golf. Among the published itineraries are routes such as the first-timer's guide, luxurious getaway, island adventure, garden party, family playcation, romantic retreat, golf weekend, history buff's route, girlfriend getaway, 24 hours in Charleston, three days in Folly Beach, honeymoon in the Holy City, and a historic plantation trip for the whole family.

Dining and nightlife

The dining section classifies options into seafood, breweries, wine bars and libations, fine dining, international cuisine, Southern cuisine, and casual dining. The events calendar includes recurring offerings such as the Charleston Farmers Market, the North Charleston Farmers Market, the Moncks Corner Farmers Market, the West Ashley Farmers Market, the Park & Grove September Night Market Series, cooking and cocktail classes, tastings, and cultural events at museums and historic venues.

Trip planning

Before the visit, the site offers FAQs, information on flights and weather, certified travel agents, accessibility, requesting a visitors guide in print or digital format, visitors centers, area maps, parking and transportation, local guides, and a business services area. It also publishes a calendar of upcoming events and editorial content on neighborhoods, beaches, and areas of interest such as Mount Pleasant, Kiawah, North Charleston, Avondale, Berkeley County, Cannonborough, Isle of Palms, Seabrook, Sullivan's Island, and Folly Beach.

Institutional profile and audience

The organization serves both individual visitors and those planning weddings, meetings, and celebrations, and maintains a specific section for the business sector. Its editorial offering includes themed itineraries, videos, a blog, and recent press releases, with attention to segments such as LGBTQ+ tourism and Charleston's Black community.