The health and safety of our residents and visitors are paramount and as such, we want to ensure you are fully informed of the impacts of COVID-19 on our area. Nine cases of coronavirus have been identified in Horry County.
Webinar: Planning for 2021: How to Effectively Communicate Safety and Cleanliness Measures for Vacation Rentals, Resorts & Hotels
This Pandemic has clearly been an emergency unlike any before, and it’s not easy to plan a communications strategy around a situation that is ever-changing. In this webinar we’ll dive into our top tips for communicating safety & cleanliness measures, and how to use this information to bring back returning AND new guests. Presented by Alex Husner, Chief Marketing.
COVID-19 Travel Industry Research Resources
Looking for the latest research and statistics related to COVID-19’s impact on the travel industry? We’ve gathered up some of the best resources from various associations and experts within the travel industry. This includes real-time insights that are critical to detecting shifts in traveler behavior and sentiment so that you can plan appropriately for the future.
Webinar: How to Improve Guest Confidence with TripAdvisor's Travel Safe Initiative
Municipalities Across the Myrtle Beach Area Enact Mandatory Mask Use Ahead of Holiday Weekend
As the July 4th holiday weekend approaches, Visit Myrtle Beach and its partner organizations remind travelers to visit responsibly by following requirements established to promote health and safety. To limit the spread of the virus and keep the area’s many attractions, restaurants, hotels and beaches open, several areas throughout the destination enacted mask mandates for locals and visitors of the Myrtle Beach area ahead of the holiday weekend.
Visit Myrtle Beach Shifts to Phase 3 Recovery Strategy June 15th
Visit Myrtle Beach Shifts to Phase 2 Recovery Strategy and Encourages Trip Planning
Accelerate Myrtle Beach Reopening Guidelines
The Road to Recovery
As part of post COVID-19 recovery planning, MMGY provided an update on what the “Road to Recovery” looks like for the Myrtle Beach area. MMGY is one of the premier hospitality agencies in the world and has been tracking the impact of the pandemic on tourism at both national and regional levels. MMGY is also the agency working with the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB on the Visit Myrtle Beach brand and research.
Ways to Help the Hospitality Industry
COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund
Accommodation Restriction Clarification for Myrtle Beach
Recently, we have all seen and read the executive order, that for the most part, restricts and prohibits lodging and rentals. This has been interpreted by some members of the hospitality association to believe it is prohibited for them to employ members of their respective businesses, to maintain upkeep, safety, and security over their properties.
Visit Myrtle Beach Shares Some Sunshine
Letter to the Editor: The Travel Industry Needs Relief Today
Travel and tourism are the integral parts of the Myrtle Beach area economy, encompassing more than 57,000 jobs in our area. While some of the small businesses that are members of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce aren’t tourism dependent, we find that a strong majority of our over 2,800 member investors rely on the millions that visit the Myrtle Beach area year-over-year.
Temporary Operational Rules and Procedures for Restaurants in City of Myrtle Beach
Following the shift to take-out and delivery service during the COVID-19 emergency response declaration from the State of South Carolina, the City of Myrtle Beach Planning and Zoning Department has issued temporary operational rules and procedures for Restaurants within the City of Myrtle Beach only.
