• An estimated $939 million will be spent on hotels, short-term rentals, restaurants, breweries, concert halls, and entertainment venues
• $45.4 million will be generated in tax revenue from hospitality and accommodations
• Across the city, 96,000 hotel room nights will be booked
• Revenue is up 5% overall and 11.4% downtown over last year
• There are 56,000 jobs in leisure and hospitality, up from 48,000 when we wrote this story in 2022

• Pure Barre Pop-up | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza | Free | Move your body at this 50-minute, full-body, low-impact, high-intensity workout inspired by yoga, pilates, and ballet.

• Home Match vs. Charlotte Independence | Friday, Aug. 30 | 7-9 p.m. | Paladin Stadium | $18-$21 | Catch the Triumph on the home pitch.

• Plant Swap | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Sun and Soil Plant Parlor | Free entry | This inaugural event for plant lovers features a chance to exchange your tropical houseplants, propagations, and cuttings.
• Labor Day Luau | Saturday, Aug. 31-Monday, Sept. 2 | Times vary | Gather Greenville | Free entry | Say goodbye to summer with this three-day celebration featuring pop-up vendors, live music, and a dance party.

Impacting students + the community

What’s inside

• Scout’s Doughnuts announced some sweet news: It’s opening a second Greenville location next month. The location is currently under wraps, but you can drop your guesses on this Instagram post with a sneak peek of the space.

• Speaking of Scout’s… Fall flavors return next week, including the fan-favorite from last year — “Not Yo Mama’s Apple Pie” — filled with homemade apple jelly + topped with white chocolate ganache.

• Hold on to your buns. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers wants to open 10 new locations in Greenville and Spartanburg by 2031 with the first restaurant opening by the end of next year. (Greenville News)

• Get ready to tickle the ivories because a new “Please Play Me Piano” is coming soon to the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport from local artist Erika DeRoberts. It will be unveiled this fall.

• Here we go again. Girl Dinner is back at Curean with a “Mamma Mia” networking event on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Get tickets for a night filled with ABBA tunes, Greek small bites, and a build-your-own bouquet bar.

• 53% — that’s how many remote workers feel less connected to their colleagues, according to HRO Today. Joining a coworking space like Endeavor can help increase social interaction + connectedness, and even boost productivity. Try it out with a day pass.*

• Convenience and natural beauty intersect in this 3 BD, 2 BA brick home in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood, with many amenities within walking distance. Families will love the serene backyard and updated features inside (think: granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a kitchen perfect for entertaining). Take a tour.*

• Gear up, GVL. The official Greenville Triumph team store just got their biggest shipment of new gear ever, plus some uniquely-Greenville designs. Swing by the store at 22 S. Main St. to shop T-shirts, scarves, soccer balls, stickers, and more.*

• Fruit flies bothering you? Pour some apple cider vinegar into a cup, cover it with plastic wrap, and poke small holes in the wrap. Place it near fruit bowls or trash cans to attract and trap them. Or call Two Maids of Greenville at 864-626-3343 to keep your home clean + fly-free.*

• 25. You can study this many languages (and more) with Rosetta Stone. Ready to start learning? Get 50% off.*

• First-floor retail
• New lighting + glass
• Expanded sidewalks
• Lush landscaping
• A ride-share drop-off