“ConventionSouth readers and fans have once again voted to decide the best meeting sites in the South, and it is no surprise to us that Visit Myrtle Beach has been selected to receive our annual Readers’ Choice Award,” said ConventionSouth Associate Publisher Tiffany Burtnett.

Visit Myrtle Beach is pleased to announce two key promotions within the Group Sales department, reflecting both the organization’s internal commitment to team development and the broader economic importance of group travel to the Grand Strand region.

2024 marked a year of resilience, creativity and meaningful progress as the Myrtle Beach area welcomed millions and reinforced that The Beach is for everyBODY.

From record-breaking economic impact to national recognition for accessibility, the Myrtle Beach area continued to build positive momentum in 2024 as a thriving and welcoming place to live, work and play.

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) proudly celebrated Global Meetings Industry Day, and the importance of the meetings industry to the local economy, with a special event honoring individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the region’s tourism sector.

Visit Myrtle Beach proudly announces Sandy Haines, director of group tour sales, has earned the Certified Tour Professional (CTP) certification by the National Tour Association (NTA).

Haines was recognized for her achievement during this year’s NTA Travel Exchange, a gathering of travel industry leaders held Nov. 17-20, 2024, in Huntsville, Ala. Earning the CTP designation requires significant industry experience, completion of specialized coursework in areas like business management and tour operations, and passing assessments to demonstrate expertise.

Visit Myrtle Beach is pleased to announce that Sandy Haines, director of group tour sales, has been awarded the 2024 Spirit of TAP Award by Travel Alliance Partners (TAP), a prestigious travel industry organization comprised of group tour operators and suppliers across the U.S. and Canada.

Visit Myrtle Beach is pleased to announce Cyndi Mohr, senior sales manager, was honored with the prestigious 2024 Associate of the Year Award by the South Carolina Society of Association Executives (SCSAE) during the organization’s annual conference, held June 9-11, 2024, in Hilton Head, S.C.

The Myrtle Beach Area CVB has released the 2023 Annual Report to highlight key performance metrics and visitor insights for the past year.