Research & Statistics

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.

MYRTLE BEACH’S IMPRESSIVE RECOVERY AND FUTURE WATERS

MYRTLE BEACH’S IMPRESSIVE RECOVERY AND FUTURE WATERS

On Dec. 6, MBACC and CVB hosted an online presentation by Geoff Lacher, senior economist with Tourism Economics. Lacher shared data and analysis on Myrtle Beach’s successful visitor economy and strong growth since 2019. In addition, he shared analysis on what the destination can expect in 2023.

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.

Winter Wonderland At The Beach Inaugural Year Attracted 20,000+ Attendees

Winter Wonderland At The Beach Inaugural Year Attracted 20,000+ Attendees

More than 20,000 people attended Myrtle Beach’s inaugural Winter Wonderland at The Beach festival, which ran Nov. 26, 2021, through Jan. 2, 2022, and included a 50-by-70-foot real-ice skating rink and a walk-through light show with more than 10,000 lights.

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.