Along the Grand Strand, the peak of the tourist season occurs each year between the last two weeks of July and the first two weeks of August. The Center tracks lodging demand in two different ways. The business performance of the nightly rented hotels, condo-hotels and campsites (HC-HCs) is estimated with the assistance of lodging properties that voluntarily provide their daily performance records to the Center. The business performance of the weekly rented vacation rental properties (VRPs) is estimated by observing the booking status and advertised rental prices on the reservation websites of a scientifically random sample of rental properties. The table below reflects lodging demand during this period across the most recent six years.
Pitch, Hit and Cheer
Cheerleading, softball, volleyball, basketball and more come play at the beach! Myrtle Beach welcomes thousands of athletes annually in sports such as track, baseball, softball and basketball in addition to the visitors who come each summer to vacation and take in our beaches and attractions. While some are repeat visitors, many athletes are first timers to Myrtle Beach. Ranging from California all the way to Massachusetts, these visitors come from all the corners of the country to the Grand Strand for their summer tournaments and vacations.
Visit Myrtle Beach Fall 60 More Days of Summer Campaign Launches
MBACC Forms Ocean Walk Task Force
Committee unifies organizations to revitalize downtown Myrtle Beach. In February 2018, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce created a new committee designed to unite organizations that seek to revitalize downtown Myrtle Beach. The new Ocean Walk Task Force is a collaborative effort between the chamber, City of Myrtle Beach, and downtown merchants to drive improvements to the downtown area.
August 2018 Grand Strander and Insider
Moving 52-week average revenue per available lodging unit trend lines rebounding in summer
An Investment to Protect Our Most Important Resource
The 60 miles of pristine beaches and white sand that make up the Grand Strand are our most important and treasured resource. As such, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and our local elected delegation, understand the importance of protecting and preserving our number one attraction. These beaches support our local economy and bring millions of tourists to the Grand Strand year-after-year. Our beaches also serve as a barrier to protect over $3.5 billion worth of oceanfront property and provide a habitat to sea turtles, shore birds and marine wildlife.
Beach Renourishment Project Begins August 1st
MBACC Board Announces Karen Riordan as New President and CEO
Myrtle Beach International Airport Breaks Record
Myrtle Beach Named by TripAdvisor as One of the “Most Excellent” Places to Travel Worldwide in 2018
Myrtle Beach, known for its 60 miles of beautiful coastline and endless entertainment, activities and attractions, has been recognized by TripAdvisor as one of its 2018 “Most Excellent” global tourism destinations. This honor is just the latest in a series of announcements recognizing the Myrtle Beach area for its stunning beaches, family-friendliness, affordability, and wide variety of attractions and adventures.
Water Quality Communications
There has been some confusing news and posts lately about water quality. Recent advisories were for small, isolated areas following heavy rainfall and were cancelled within a couple days. Understandably, this can cause some alrm and concern for your guests and future visitors. Following are some resources to help you and your guests know more about water quality, beach safety and planning their visit to Myrlte Beach. Also, There will be a Water Quality Communications Webinar on Monday, July 2nd at 10am. Please join if you would like to learn more more.
Canada Gets a Taste of Myrtle Beach
CVB group sales and media representatives headed to Toronto, Canada in May to share a taste of Myrtle Beach with Canadians. This mission trip included one-on-one meetings with meeting and incentive planners and media, as well as several events highlighted below. This mission trip is an annual outreach effort to remind this important market why the Myrlte Beach area has been a favorite vacation holiday for Canadians year after year.