The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Visit Myrtle Beach are proud to announce an updated leadership structure designed to strengthen the organization’s mission to enhance the quality of life for residents across the Grand Strand.
Myrtle Beach Lights Up July 4th with Fireworks, Festivals and Family Fun
It’s officially summer and communities across the Grand Strand are kicking off July with an unforgettable display of fireworks, festivals and family-friendly entertainment to celebrate the Independence Day holiday weekend. From charming parades and patriotic runs to dazzling fireworks shows, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the U.S.A.
Myrtle Beach PR Tourism Highlights for May 2025
National media coverage in May highlighted Myrtle Beach as a premier destination known for its vibrant events, expanding flight options, appealing dining scene, and accessibility. Coverage also focused on the destination’s beauty, retiree appeal, and summer travel value. Pawleys Island was named South Carolina’s best beach in a USA Today poll, and high-profile events like the Carolina Country Music Fest and the ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic garnered national media coverage. National outlets also noted new flight routes from Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways, improving access to the area. These themes appeared across respected consumer and trade publications including Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, Yahoo Lifestyle, Golf.com, Fox News, Reader’s Digest, Pure Wow, and more.
Myrtle Beach Remains a Top Summer Hot Spot Despite Economic Headwinds
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Visit Myrtle Beach are pleased to announce Myrtle Beach is receiving recognition from several leading travel authorities that praise the region as a top place to visit and meet this summer. Adding to these recent accolades are positive tourism numbers, despite economic headwinds, that support local jobs and enhance resident quality of life.
Myrtle Beach Gears Up for Action-Packed Summer Sports Season
As summer heats up, so does Myrtle Beach’s reputation as a premier sports tourism destination. With a full calendar of sports events scheduled from June through Labor Day, local venues are geared up to welcome thousands of athletes, families and fans from across the country.
“From youth to amateur sports, the summer sports tourism season has arrived in the Myrtle Beach area, one of the country’s top destinations for athletic events,” said Jonathan Paris, Visit Myrtle Beach Executive Director of Sports Tourism.
2025 Myrtle Beach Bowl Set for Friday, December 19 at Noon ET
Summer Celebrations in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is welcoming summer 2025 with a full calendar of events and the laid-back coastal charm that keeps people coming back year after year. This season’s lineup includes live music, cultural festivals and family-friendly celebrations stretching across 60 miles of shoreline. Whether you’ve been visiting for years or are just discovering The Beach for the first time, it’s the place where summer memories are made.
“Traveling the Spectrum” and “Chef Swap at the Beach” Receive Telly Recognition with Five Awards
Myrtle Beach PR Tourism Highlights for April 2025
National media coverage in April showcased Myrtle Beach as one of the best beach towns in South Carolina; a destination that is both family-friendly and budget-friendly; a destination that is inclusive, with a number of sensory-friendly experiences and efforts; as well as one with sought-after entertainment, music, and outdoor experiences like golf and camping. These coverage themes were showcased by prominent consumer and trade publications such as Travel + Leisure, the TODAY Show/TODAY.com, Reader's Digest, Islands, Esquire, AFAR, Pure Wow, Golf.com, Convention South, Leisure Travel Group, The Group Travel Leader, and more.
Building Momentum at The Beach: The 2024 Recap
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.
ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic Showcases Golf, Glamour and Community
The second annual ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic concluded on Mother’s Day, marking another milestone in Myrtle Beach’s reputation as a premier destination for world-class golf and entertainment. The PGA TOUR event sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach and ONEflight International delivered an unforgettable week of competition, celebrity appearances and community engagement, that once again placed the “Golf Capital of the World” in the national spotlight.
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.