Accolades

Visit Myrtle Beach Group Sales Team Members Earn Designation as Certified Faith-Based Meeting Professionals

Visit Myrtle Beach Group Sales Team Members Earn Designation as Certified Faith-Based Meeting Professionals

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce that three Visit Myrtle Beach group sales staff members have achieved a Certified Faith-Based Meeting Professional (CFMP) designation from the Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA).

Congratulations to Coastal Carolina University’s Future Hospitality Leaders on CHIA Certification

Congratulations to Coastal Carolina University’s Future Hospitality Leaders on CHIA Certification

The Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau extends its heartfelt congratulations to the students at Coastal Carolina University's Hospitality, Resort, and Tourism Management (HRTM) Program for successfully completing their Certification in Hospitality Industry Analytics (CHIA) from the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).

Myrtle Beach Area CVB 2022 Annual Report

Myrtle Beach Area CVB 2022 Annual Report

The Myrtle Beach Area CVB has released the 2022 Annual Report to highlight key performance metrics and visitor insights for the past year.

More than 3.5 Million Passengers Traveled through the Myrtle Beach International Airport in Fiscal Year 2022

More than 3.5 Million Passengers Traveled through the Myrtle Beach International Airport in Fiscal Year 2022

The Myrtle Beach International Airport is poised to break new passenger traffic records for fiscal year 2022. Fiscal year 2019 was the airport's current best year on record, where the airport saw a total of 2,564,444 travelers arriving and departing at MYR.

Myrtle Beach’s Popularity & Fortitude Of Workforce Are Major Hallmarks Of 2021

Myrtle Beach’s Popularity & Fortitude Of Workforce Are Major Hallmarks Of 2021

As the year comes to a close, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is reflecting on highlights from the past 12 months and its initiatives for 2022.

Ranked A Top U.S. Destination, Myrtle Beach Amps Up Its Year-Round Appeal With New ‘Winter Wonderland At The Beach’ Festival

Ranked A Top U.S. Destination, Myrtle Beach Amps Up Its Year-Round Appeal With New ‘Winter Wonderland At The Beach’ Festival

After a highly successful summer and fall tourism season in Myrtle Beach that placed the South Carolina destination among the ranks of Orlando, Las Vegas and New York City in terms of visitor demand – as noted by TripAdvisor, Expedia and others – the coastal hot spot is now preparing for a holiday season like no other.

Visit Myrtle Beach Receives U.S. Travel’s 2021 Destiny Award

Visit Myrtle Beach Receives U.S. Travel’s 2021 Destiny Award

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has received a 2021 Destiny Award by the U.S. Travel Association in the category of Integrated Marketing and Messaging Campaign with an Overall Marketing Budget of More Than $5 Million. The award recognizes the “Visit Myrtle Beach Shares Some Sunshine” campaign.

Check My Beach Program Recognized By DHEC For Improving Public Health, Quality Of Life

Check My Beach Program Recognized By DHEC For Improving Public Health, Quality Of Life

Beachgoers in Horry County are able to receive up-to-date water quality and safety information thanks to the online resource CheckMyBeach.com. On Aug. 24, 2021, officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) bestowed the Check My Beach program with their Community Star Award.

Myrtle Beach Enjoys More Flights than Ever as Spirit Airlines Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Grand Strand

Myrtle Beach Enjoys More Flights than Ever as Spirit Airlines Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Grand Strand

Travel is booming in Myrtle Beach, and the city’s largest carrier is celebrating 25 years of service by stepping up with more bright yellow planes to meet the demand. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) confirmed its summer schedule will offer nearly 200 flights each week with nonstop service to 19 destinations—which represents a 40 percent increase in flights compared to the carrier’s 2019 service levels at Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR).