Charleston, South Carolina, is a port city on the south-eastern coast of the United States, founded in 1670 and defined by cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and pastel antebellum houses. Charleston has a unique old town charm, offering a thriving cultural and culinary scene, dozens of boutiques and art galleries, and offering many beaches only minutes away, and a beautiful Harbor and many rivers and marshes with stunning vistas. Charleston has become one of the most popular destinations in the country, voted the #1 US destination by the discerning readers of Condé Nast Traveler (from 2017 to 2011), among travelers who appreciate gracious Southern hospitality combined with a rich historic and romantic setting. Come and get updated on the latest on specialty fibers, while enjoying some fine Southern hospitality!
Charleston is serviced by the Charleston International Airport (callouts: IATA: CHS, ICAO: KCHS, FAA LID: CHS); which is in North Charleston, SC and is approximately 12 miles (19 km) northwest from downtown (historic) Charleston.
Airlines that fly to / from CHS include Delta, United, and American Airlines as well as several smaller low-cost carriers, including Alaska Air, Allegiant, Frontier, JetBlue, and Southwest airlines.
Other major airports within a few hours’ drive include Columbia SC (CAE), Charlotte NC (CLT), and Atlanta GA (ATL). Find more information at the following websites for these airports: - CAE, - CLT, and - ATL.
Taxi service is available from CHS to downtown Charleston, as are ride-sharing vendors Uber and Lyft.
Cars can also be rented directly at CHS from the major US providers.
Hotel on Market
35 Hayne Street, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, USA
Telephone: +1-843-577-2644
For more information, please visit the hotel website
The conference hotel (and conference venue), The Hotel on Market, is now full of WSOF participants. They have graciously extended the WSOF conference rate at their sister property, The King Charles Inn (https://www.kingcharlesinn.com/), which is located a short 5 min (0.1 mile / 0.16 kms) from The Hotel on Market conference venue.
To make reservations at the King Charles, you may call +1 (866) 546-4700, reference your arrival and departure dates, and group name “Clemson” with their agents. Alternatively, you can go online using this link at Clemson - King Charles Inn.
WSOF will not have a formal spouse/family program. However, there are nearly endless activities in Charleston and the nearby Lowcountry region. This includes a wide variety of walking tours around the historic downtown near the conference hotel, to shopping along King Street, to boat tours of the Charleston harbor and its islands (many of which house Revolutionary and Civil War military fortresses) to gorgeous plantations.
Find a list of Charleston tours and attractions on the Charleston Area Convention & Visitors site and additional information on the Charleston Conference and Visitors Bureau
Depending upon the citizenship of WSOF attendees, visas to enter the United States might be required. Specific information on whether a visa is required and how to obtain one can be found on the U.S. Visa Travel site. Please apply for a visa early, in case of any delays during processing.
If you require a visa invitation or accommodation confirmation letter, please email us. To receive a visa invitation letter (for visa application purposes), you must have already paid for your conference registration.