It is an honor to serve the hotels and restaurants in Florence County and surrounding areas
SCRLA is a strong group of industry partners working together to positively impact the hospitality and tourism industry. It is the largest hospitality trade organization and has a record of great work in the areas of education, community service and influencing legislative issues. SCRLA represents the state’s number one industry, the hospitality industry, which employs over 200,000 people.
We have an exciting schedule this year that includes both education and networking opportunities to benefit you and your organization. We are the only South Carolina hotel and restaurant trade association with joint membership to the American Hotel and Lodging Association (for non-branded hotels), as well as the National Restaurant Association. As such, membership with SCRLA provides many benefits and access to expert national resources.
Some of our Benefits Include:
Our Board of Directors is composed of industry leaders committed to protecting and promoting our industry and your business. If you are interested in serving on the Board, a Committee or becoming a member of SCRLA, please contact the chapter liaison, Douglas OFlaherty at (803) 765-9000 or doug@scrla.org.
We invite you to join this year to participate in the many programs provided by our Association.
Mark Newman Officially Assumes Leadership as President & CEO of the SCRLAPosted in Industry News , Wednesday, April 8, 2026COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) is pleased to announce that Mark Newman has officially begun his tenure as President and ... more »
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4/8/2026Mark Newman Officially Assumes Leadership as President & CEO of the SCRLA
3/16/2026South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association Names Mark Newman as President & CEO
3/11/2026Governor McMaster Signs Joint Resolution Extending Alcohol Server Training Deadline
4/21/2026Legislative Forum & Grassroots Bootcamp
4/22/2026Hospitality Day at the State House
4/24/2026 » 4/26/20262026 National ProStart Invitational
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