B.A.S.S. Joins Celebration of South Carolina Travel and Tourism Week
The fishing association will host several more big events in the state this year
Posted On: May 24, 2024 By :B.A.S.S. has been recognized for its contributions toward the hospitality industry has in the state of South Carolina each year as part of South Carolina Travel and Tourism Week.
South Carolina has hosted four B.A.S.S. events over the course of the 2024 season and will also be the host of the 2024 Strike King Bassmaster College National Championship (August 22–24) and the final St. Croix Bassmaster Open of the season from October 10–12.
“South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell has been the site of the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing in the Bassmaster Classic four times,” said Phillip Johnson, B.A.S.S. executive vice president of business development and customer engagement operations. “Each time it holds a classic, it flirts with or breaks the attendance record, showing South Carolinians love B.A.S.S. as much as we love them.”
In South Carolina, the hospitality industry has an estimated $29 billion in economic impact.
“B.A.S.S. is an industry leader who is making a positive impact on communities around South Carolina, and helping us showcase the beauty, diversity and thrill of our freshwater shores in the process,” said Duane Parrish, director of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. “Around the country, anglers are discovering why South Carolina is the ideal destination for family fun both on and off our incredible lakes, and we are grateful to B.A.S.S. for creating opportunities to shine that spotlight.”
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