May 15, 2025 - The upcoming beach renourishment project along the Grand Strand is scheduled to begin late fall 2025, with completion anticipated by mid-summer 2026. With this schedule, the renourishment will avoid taking place during peak hurricane season and complete on schedule.
Myrtle Beach Observes National Travel and Tourism Week, Highlighting Major Events and Positive Impact on Grand Strand Community
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—From PGA pros and celebrities to TV gameshow giveaways and a 61-foot rubber duck, Myrtle Beach is rolling out the red carpet for National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW). The celebration runs through May 10, 2025, and highlights the vital role tourism plays in strengthening the quality of life for our local residents.
South Carolina Gamecock Nathan Franks Captures Spot in ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic with Victory in The Q
Myrtle Beach, SC (May 5, 2025) – Nathan Franks, a senior on the South Carolina men’s golf team, captured the final spot in the 2025 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic with his one-shot victory in The Q at Myrtle Beach, an innovative competition featuring eight aspiring professional golfers and eight influential golf content creators. The Q, which was presented by Play Golf Myrtle Beach and PGA TOUR Studios, was played on March 3, 2025, at TPC Myrtle Beach and can be seen on YouTube.
World’s Largest Rubber Duck Makes a Splash in Myrtle Beach to Promote Water Safety May 8–11
ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic Fact Sheet
Myrtle Beach, S.C. (May 5, 2025) – The 2025 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic is the first PGA TOUR event to be conducted in Myrtle Beach. However, the Dunes Golf and Beach Club has hosted six season-ending championships on the PGA TOUR Champions from 1994-1999. And 21 years earlier, the Dunes Club was the site of the PGA TOUR Qualifying School Finals (1973), with Ben Crenshaw taking medalist honors.
Myrtle Beach Featured on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ May 5-9 During The Beach Week
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to announce that a national spotlight will shine on the Grand Strand on the beloved gameshow “Wheel of Fortune.” Through a partnership with Visit Myrtle Beach, The Beach Week will air May 5-9, highlighting all that the area has to offer.
Myrtle Beach PR Tourism Highlights for March 2025
National media coverage in March showcased Myrtle Beach as one of the “Best Beaches in South Carolina,” a “Foodie Haven,” a great place for a family-friendly trip, and a destination offering an abundance of activities, entertainment, and adventure. These coverage themes were showcased by prominent consumer publications such as Travel + Leisure, Garden and Gun, Condé Nast Traveler, Southern Living, Family Destination Guide, Tasting Table, Forbes, Islands, Travel & Tour World, and more.
Dance the Night Away at the ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic
“TODAY” Segment Featured Myrtle Beach’s “Traveling the Spectrum” Cast Members on April 18
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is excited to announce that the groundbreaking new TV show “Traveling the Spectrum” was featured on NBC’s “TODAY” on Friday, April 18, during the 9 a.m. hour.
Costner and Russell Headline 12 Celebrity Entertainers at the ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic
Kevin Costner and Kurt Russell, ambassadors of ONEflight International, a private aviation company based in Denver, are among the leading celebrities scheduled to play in the Wednesday Pro-Am (May 7) at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic to be conducted at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club from May 8-11. In addition, North Myrtle Beach’s own Vanna White, who has been a fixture on Wheel of Fortune for more than 40 years, will again take part in the Wednesday Pro-Am.
Visit Myrtle Beach’s Groundbreaking Series 'Traveling the Spectrum' Returns for a Second Season
Visit Myrtle Beach has announced that its series, “Traveling the Spectrum,” will return for a second season with a brand-new cast, bringing fresh perspectives to the world of neurodivergent travel. Following the success of its debut season, now streaming on Peacock, the unscripted series, developed in partnership with The WorkShop Content Studios, is currently in production. Season two will once again highlight the inspiring stories of three new cast members on the autism spectrum as they take sensory-friendly vacations to the Myrtle Beach area.
Coastal Carolina University’s Future Hospitality Leaders Earn CHIA Certification
The Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau proudly congratulates students at Coastal Carolina University’s Hospitality, Resort, and Tourism Management (HRTM) Program for successfully earning their Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) through the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), in partnership with STR.
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Celebrates Global Meetings Industry Day With Special Awards Ceremony
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.
Myrtle Beach Expands Sensory-Friendly Efforts This Autism Acceptance Month
With April marking National Autism Acceptance Month, Visit Myrtle Beach continues its long-standing commitment to inclusivity and accessibility by expanding its sensory-friendly initiatives this year. From a children’s book that inspires neurodiverse travel to a television series on Peacock featuring travelers on the autism spectrum, Myrtle Beach is amplifying its dedication to accessibility. The destination continues to lead the way with a wide range of certified autism-friendly attractions, accommodations and experiences, ensuring that families and travelers of all abilities can enjoy a welcoming vacation.