It was pointed out by researchers on this page last year, though it now seems like an understatement to say, that fall can be a tricky season for lodging businesses along the Grand Strand. During years 2013 and 2014 no named stormed passed near the Carolinas, but during 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, the area experienced major disruptions stemming from Hurricanes Joaquin, Matthew, Irma, and Florence respectively. Read more about this latest impact to the Myrtle Beach area.
November 2018 Grand Strander and Insider
Myrtle Beach Area Tourism Economic Update
Evacuation Route Needed for Hurricane Prone Area
When proponents of Interstate 73 talk about our area’s need for interstate access, it’s easy to focus on the obvious economic benefits, but the interstate will also bring much needed diversification to our tourism-based economy, with more year-round jobs for residents. It will also boost our tourism industry by 7.1 percent, which translates into an additional $909.9 million direct tourism spending in the Myrtle Beach area.
New Artists Announced for Hurricane Florence Benefit Concert
The Myrtle Beach community is coming together to help our neighbors impacted by Hurricane Florence with a benefit concert on November 11, 2018 with appearances from many of your favorite country artists. The latest artists announcements include Chase Bryant, Josh Philips, Blue Dogs and a special guest appearance with South Carolina’s own Darius Rucker. Following is the full line up announced to date with more to come.
MBACC Announces Bob Harris as EVP of Sales
MYR Welcomes 1.0M Arriving Passengers
Register for Travel South Domestic Showcase Before It Sells Out
The Grand Strand can’t wait to host this 600-plus person tradeshow this February. The Travel South USA Domestic Showcase will be in Myrtle Beach this February 24-27, 2019. Out of the gates, the Showcase is galloping towards record participation. In just a few short weeks, there have been more than 200 signups for the South's largest marketplace show.
Inviting Visitors Back to the Beach Following Flo
2018 Myrtle Beach Area Lodging Industry Performance As of Sept 8th
Prior to Hurricane Florence, 2018 seemed to be turning out to be a normal year for tourism along the Grand Strand. The researchers in the Clay Brittain Jr. Center for Resort Tourism and the Grant Center for Real Estate and Economic Development estimate the year-to-date lodging business performance as of Sept. 8, 2018, along with the most recent five years.
October 2018 Grand Strander and Insider
Much Needed Reforms Coming to Automatic Stay Proceedings
South Carolinians have grown accustom to waiting years, sometimes decades, for infrastructure projects to become a reality. The timeline from when a new road concept is designed to when the first car drives on the fresh asphalt is long, complex and redundant. It doesn’t have to be this way. We can balance growth and new infrastructure projects with protecting precious natural resources in a timely manner. This past Spring, the South Carolina General Assembly and Governor McMaster did just that by passing S 105 into law. This legislation, known as “automatic stay reform,” will help pave the way for new infrastructure projects to move forward in a timely fashion, while giving appropriate legal consideration to environmental concerns.
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Assists Community in Wake of Tragic Flooding
Myrtle Beach Area Businesses Provide Special Offers for those Diplaced by Florence
The Myrtle Beach Area, known locally as the “Grand Strand,” suffered only minimal damage from hurricane Florence. While our community is grateful that the storm did not wreak much havoc on our beautiful 60-mile shoreline, we are well aware that our neighbors were significantly impacted by Florence and the subsequent flooding. In the spirit of giving to those in need, many Grand Strand businesses are extending special discounts and offers to people who have been displaced by this terrible storm.
