National media coverage in February reinforced Myrtle Beach’s visibility as a high-demand, experience-driven coastal destination, supported by strong entertainment momentum, expanding access via direct flights, and continued recognition for value and family-friendly appeal. Major national outlets highlighted the destination’s inclusion in headline-making entertainment news, including Post Malone and Jelly Roll extending their stadium tour into 2026 with a stop at the Carolina Country Music Festival. Travel and industry coverage further positioned Myrtle Beach as a top-performing destination, with recognition in Spirit Airlines’ list of most searched Spring Break 2026 beach destinations and reporting on South Carolina’s $31 billion tourism impact. Direct flight access was a key coverage theme, with expanded air service from Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines routes and returning service from Spirit Airlines. Lifestyle and travel coverage emphasized Myrtle Beach’s accessibility and broad appeal, with consistent inclusion in roundups highlighting affordable weekend getaways and family-friendly destinations. Finally, culinary coverage also remained a strong pillar, with national outlets spotlighting the region’s food scene.
National/Regional Tourism News
2/1, MSN Money, 10 charming beach towns retirees can live on a monthly budget of $1,850 or less
2/1, Dailywise, Beach Towns Where You Can Retire for Under $2,000 a Month
2/1, Hispanic Business TV, Carolina Opry: 40 & Fabulous
2/1, Just Jared, Post Malone & Jelly Roll Announce 'The Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2′ – Dates, Cities, & Ticket Info Revealed!
2/1, Small Market Meetings, Waterfront Welcomes for Southern Meetings
2/2, MusicRow Magazine Online, Jelly Roll & Post Malone To Team For 'Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2' In Spring
2/2, American Songwriter Online, Jelly Roll and Post Malone Announce BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part 2 for 2026
2/2, MSN Entertainment, Jelly Roll has a dream lineup for an upcoming Super Bowl halftime show
2/2, EntertainmentNow, Jelly Roll Just Dropped Some Big News After His Grammy Wins
2/2, USA Today, Post Malone and Jelly Roll announce new stadium tour, get tickets now
2/2, CelebrityAccess, Post Malone And Jelly Roll Announce The Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2
2/2, Yahoo! News, Post Malone and Jelly Roll Team Up for 'The Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2'
2/2, Whiskey Riff, Post Malone Announces 'Big A** Stadium Tour Part Two' With Jelly Roll & Carter Faith
2/2, iHeartRadio Canada, Post Malone Announces The BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part 2 with Jelly Roll, Carter Faith
2/2, Adventures of Frugal Mom, Savoring the Coast: Discovering Balanced Healthy Food Options in Myrtle Beach
2/2, Small Market Meetings, Waterfront Welcomes for Southern Meetings
2/3, Taking the Kids, 11 South Carolina Hot-Honey Comfort Foods You'll Gladly Travel For
2/3, Biznob, Meghan Tarmey, Founder And CEO Of The Caddy Girls Company
2/3, Backstage Country, Second Leg of Post Malone and Jelly Roll Tour Kicks Off April 10
2/3, WORLD ATLAS, The Most Picturesque Towns In South Carolina
2/3, Yahoo Lifestyle, This is the best Mexican restaurant in SC for 2026, Tasting Table says
2/3, Travel Thru History, Why North Myrtle Beach Is Perfect for a Coastal Vacation
2/3, Meetings Today, 8 Group Activities to Consider When Visiting the Coastal Carolinas
2/4, Luxury Travel Magazine, How to Choose the Right Vacation Rental in North Myrtle Beach
2/4, Flipboard, The 'Mini Golf Capital Of The World' Brims With Dozens Of Fun Unique Courses In A Beachy Paradise City
2/4, Animals Around The Globe, Where to See Sea Turtles Nesting and Hatching in America
2/4, Convention South, Talking Points: ‘Golf Capital of the World’ is a Hole-in-One for Groups
2/5, AirportImprovement, Breeze Launches Two New Nonstop Routes in Two Days from Myrtle Beach
2/5, Fo Golf, Golfpass Releases Second Round of Golfers' Choice Lists, Revealing Best Warm-Weather Golf Courses
2/5, The Brunswick Beacon, Multiple towns receive grant funding to improve walkability
2/5, Live with Kelly and Mark, Live with Kelly and Mark: Great Getaways For Less
2/6, Whiskey Riff, Carolina Country Music Fest Unveils Stacked Kickoff Concert Featuring Riley Green, Justin Moore, Lauren Alaina & More
2/6, Standard-Examiner Online, Get Out There: America's most wanted beaches are calling
2/6, What Now, Oscar's Bar Gets New Owners, Pittsburgh Vibes Stay Strong
2/6, Fo Golf, We've Never Seen a Mini Golf Course Add This!
2/7, Travellastminute, Can-Am Days: A Spring Tradition for Canadian Travellers
2/7, Daily Herald Online, Get Out There: America's most wanted beaches are calling
2/7, WorldNews Network, ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic tickets increase in price, on sale Monday
2/8, Palmetto State News, Governor McMaster to address annual tourism conference in Myrtle Beach
2/8, Palmetto State News, Governor McMaster to address tourism conference in Myrtle Beach
2/9, Travel And Tour World, South Carolina Governor to Address Tourism Leaders at Myrtle Beach Conference – A Key Moment for State's Travel Industry
2/9, The Bulkhead Seat, Spirit Airlines Reveals Top Searched Spring Break 2026 Beach Destinations
2/9, Travel Agent Magazine Online, Spirit Airlines Unveils Top Searched Spring Break Destinations for 2026
2/9, Travel And Tour World, St. Thomas Joins Fort Lauderdale, San Juan, Miami, Cancun, Aruba and More in Spirit Airlines' List of Most Searched Spring Break Beach Getaways for 2026 – Everything You Need to Know
2/9, Islands, The 5 Best Cities In South Carolina For Foodies
2/9, SportsTravel Online, World's Strongest Man Going Back to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2/10, World Wide Schooling, 12 Weekend Getaways on the East Coast You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner
2/10, CN2, South Carolina Tourism Hits Record $31 Billion Impact Amid Shifting Travel Trends
2/10, Groups Today, All That’s New and Exciting in Myrtle Beach for 2026
2/11, TravelAwaits, 11 Family-Friendly Airbnbs in Myrtle Beach That Are On the Beach
2/11, O'Donnell Web, Hammock Coast Birding Festival
2/11, Islands, Myrtle Beach's Best Burgers And Pizza Are Served At This Top-Rated Local-Loved Grand Strand Bar
2/11, Select Traveler, Outdoor Adventures Acrosss the South
2/11, When In Your State, What to eat in Myrtle Beach before your trip ends
2/12, What Now, Blaze Korean BBQ & Hot Pot Set to Open in Myrtle Beach
2/12, Generation Iron, Here Is A Look At The 2026 World's Strongest Man Lineup To This Point
2/12, What Now, Southern Spirit to Serve Southern Comfort and Asian Flavors
2/13, Brief (US), Ballet Magnificat's 'The Call' Brings Faith-Based Dance to Myrtle Beach
2/13, AirportImprovement, Breeze Celebrates Two Year Anniversary in Myrtle Beach
2/15, Mylo Low Country, Horry County bakery stays stocked ahead of Valentine's Day
2/16, Wearenewjersey, Allegiant Air Adds New Flight to Myrtle Beach South Carolina
2/16, Philly Voice, Allegiant expands at Atlantic City airport by offering new flights to Myrtle Beach
2/16, Cape Coral Living Magazine (US), Blueberry's Grill Celebrates 2026 Best Breakfast Recognition
2/16, A Nation of Moms, Fun and Memorable Family Travel Ideas for 2026: Budget-Friendly Trips Everyone Will Love
2/16, Golfing Magazine (us), King's North at Myrtle Beach National
2/16, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Online, More to enjoy when you visit Myrtle Beach in 2026
2/17, 95.1 WAYV iHeart, Allegiant Air Launches Atlantic City to Myrtle Beach Flights Starting May 2
2/17, Press of Atlantic City Online, Allegiant to offer flights from Atlantic City to Myrtle Beach starting in May
2/17, OCNJ Daily, Atlantic City airline announces nonstop Myrtle Beach flights
2/17, Essentially America, DISCOVER SOUTH CAROLINA
2/17, Yahoo Lifestyle, The 7 best Airbnbs for an epic spring break in 2026
2/18, Yahoo! News, Allegiant Air announces new nonstop route from Atlantic City to Myrtle Beach
2/18, World Wide Schooling, These 12 Cheap Beach Getaways in the US Will Have You Packing Your Flip-Flops
2/18, WORLD ATLAS, This South Carolina Towns Has The Most Walkable Downtown
2/19, Airline Industry Today, Days After Allegaint Announces Flights to Myrtle Beach, Spirit Confirms Its Flight Schedule
2/19, Yahoo Lifestyle, Discover The 16 Official State Animals Of South Carolina
2/19, Travel And Tour World, New Jersey Joins Florida, Alaska, Hawaii, South Carolina, Guam, and Other Atlantic and Pacific Destinations in Leading the Growth in International Tourist Arrivals Amid the US Tourism Freefall Last Year: Everything You Need to Know
2/19, New Jersey News, Spirit Airlines Resuming Service to Myrtle Beach
2/19, Press of Atlantic City Online, Spirit Airlines to resume flights to Myrtle Beach from Atlantic City in April
2/20, Mommy Poppins, 61 Birthday Freebies for Kids: Where Kids Get Free Food, Gifts, and Fun
2/20, Our Debt Free Family, 7 Affordable Weekend Getaways That Will Make You Forget About Work
2/20, What Now, A Coffee Movement Opens Permanent Shop in Downtown Conway
2/20, BLOX Digital, Gay Dolphin set to celebrate its 80th anniversary
2/20, Airline Industry Today, Spirit Airlines resumes Atlantic City–Myrtle Beach flights
2/20, Brief (US), U.S. Tourism Booms: Record Visitor Spending Fuels Economic Growth Nationwide
2/20, AARP, These Outdoor Sculpture Gardens Inspire Artsy Fun
2/21, Yahoo Creators, 10 US Destinations That Make Traveling with Kids Easier
2/21, World Wide Schooling, 12 of the Best Beaches in South Carolina You'll Want To Explore This Summer
2/21, Travel And Tour World, Texas Joins South Carolina, New York, California, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Florida and More in Shattering Unprecedented U.S. Tourism Records, Ushering in an Explosive 2026 Travel Boom!
2/22, WORLD ATLAS, 9 Stunning Small Towns In South Carolina
2/23, WorldNews Network, Breeze Airways to begin nonstop Myrtle Beach flights
2/23, BringFido, Dog-Friendly Shopping Malls
2/23, BringFido, Fido's Favorite Breweries
2/23, American Songwriter Online, Jelly Roll Just Announced the Little ASS Shed Tour for 2026
2/23, Columbia News Updates, Molly & Me Pecans Expands Corporate Gift Lineup with the New Bourbon Box – Columbia News Updates
2/23, Double T 973, What's Trending in Travel in 2026
2/24, AeroRoutes, Allegiant Air Adds Atlantic City – Myrtle Beach From May 2026
2/24, Mommy Poppins, Best Cheap Spring Break Trips for Families in the U.S. (2026 Guide)
2/24, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Online, Breeze adds year-round service from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach, continuing rapid growth
2/24, Pittsburgh Business Times Online, Breeze Airways adds 15th Pittsburgh route to Myrtle Beach
2/24, WKYC-TV Online, Breeze Airways launches Akron-Canton Airport to Portland, Maine flights, expands Myrtle Beach service
2/24, Yahoo! News, Breeze Airways launches Akron-Canton Airport to Portland, Maine flights, expands Myrtle Beach service
2/24, Tribune-Review Online/TribLIVE.com, Breeze Airways to begin nonstop Myrtle Beach flights
2/24, WTAE-TV Online, Breeze Airways to launch nonstop flights from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer
2/24, WBVP-AM Online, Brezee Airways will add flights from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach in July of 2026
2/24, News Pub, Budget airline Breeze launching nonstop flights from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer
2/24, Travel And Tour World, Discover Myrtle Beach in 2026: A Complete Guide for International Tourists Amid Changing Canadian Tourism Trends and Can-Am Days Celebrations
2/24, What Now, Zeytin Brunch Spot Plans Second Location in Murrells Inlet
2/25, Taking the Kids, 8 South Carolina Mum-And-Dad Spots Locals Can't Stay Away From
2/25, Belleville News-Democrat Online, A getaway for less than $48? Here are the 5 cheapest MidAmerica flights right now
2/25, LowCountryBizSC, Alli Dunavant and Christine Crawford, Co-founders, Girls Who Paint Murals
2/25, Anderson Independent-Mail Online, Breeze Airways adds more flights to Myrtle Beach just in time for summer
2/25, Travel And Tour World, Breeze Airways Boosts Myrtle Beach Accessibility with Seventeen New Routes, Increased Frequencies Starting Summer 2026
2/25, Frayed Passport, Feeling Nostalgic? Take a Nostalgia Trip
2/25, Her Campus, Good Times and Tan Lines: The Ultimate Spring Break Guide
2/25, Anderson Independent-Mail Online, Spring break: Guide to beaches across South Carolina
2/25, Fo Golf, There Is No Other Mini Golf Course Like This!
2/25, American Golfer, Top 3 Miniature Golf Courses in the U.S.
2/26, WORLD ATLAS, 8 Great Road Trips to Take in South Carolina
2/26, QC News, Spring break travel ideas with Visit Myrtle Beach
2/26, World Footprints, The Carolina Shag: Rhythm, Resilience, and Black Cultural Influence
2/26, Reader's Digest, 26 Cheap Spring Break Trips That Are Hidden Gems
2/27, Family Destinations Guide, 10 Massive Thrift Stores In South Carolina Where Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
2/27, Shelf Awareness, Back Again Book Shop, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Opens Second Store, in Surfside Beach
2/27, Country Music On Tour, Carolina Country Music Fest 2026 Lineup and Ticket Info for Myrtle Beach
2/27, Charleston Daily, Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach Announces 2026 Lineup
2/27, Whiskey Riff, Carolina Country Music Festival Unveils Jam-Packed 2026 Lineup, Featuring Post Malone, Riley Green & Many More
2/27, Coaster101, Details Revealed for Family Kingdom's New-For-2026 RMC Raptor
2/27, WTVO-TV Online, Myrtle Beach is The Place to Beat!
2/27, American Songwriter Online, Post Malone, Riley Green, and Blake Shelton Joining Forces for a Star-Studded Music Festival You Won't Want To Miss
2/27, WFLA-TV Online, Spring travel 2026
2/27, HAYTi, The Carolina Shag: Rhythm, Resilience, and Black Cultural Influence