About Us, CVB Insider, Public Relations
Cori Hutslar
“Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative” Unveiled ...

The Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative has officially launched as the new enterprise identity established to enhance the efforts of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Visit Myrtle Beach, along with Partnership Grand Strand, Collaborate2031, Leadership Grand Strand, Grand Strand Young Professionals and additional initiatives. Through “The Collaborative,” these organizations will serve under a single platform dedicated to driving economic prosperity and improving quality of life throughout the greater Myrtle Beach area.

“Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative” Unveiled as Enterprise Identity for Myrtle Beach Area Chamber, Visit Myrtle Beach and Affiliated Organizations
CVB Insider, Visitor Information
Cori Hutslar
Beach Renourishment Update for Myrtle Beach ...

Beach renourishment in Myrtle Beach is scheduled to begin next week, with work expanding to include the Arcadian Shores area just north of the city. The project remains on track for completion by Memorial Day, and the beach will stay open throughout construction with only small sections temporarily closed.

Beach Renourishment Update for Myrtle Beach & Arcadian Shores
Public Relations, CVB Insider
Cori Hutslar
New Podcast Showcases "Charlie's Place," A ...

-- How did a Black man in the 1940s Jim Crow South open a club where Black and White people danced side by side to the tunes of music's legendary entertainers? The answer lies in a story as unforgettable as the music that turned a nightclub into a place of unity.

Beginning Monday, July 21, 2025, CHARLIE'S PLACE, a new five-episode, documentary-style podcast series hosted by filmmaker Rhym Guissé, uncovers the unbelievable true story of a revolutionary Myrtle Beach juke joint that brought communities together through the power of music.

New Podcast Showcases "Charlie's Place," A Revolutionary, Cultural Haven In American History That Brought People Together Through Music
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MBACC and CVB 2021 Annual Plan Update

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MBACC and CVB 2021 Annual Plan Update

This month, Karen Riordan, president and CEO for the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB, presented the 2021 Annual Plan to the Myrtle Beach City Council. This annual plan outlines the key strategic priorities for the Chamber and CVB, including several initiatives supporting tourism recovery, community building, diversity, and advocacy, among others.

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Remembering Longtime Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes

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Remembering Longtime Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes

Former Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes died Jan. 16, 2021, after losing his battle to COVID-19. Like many in the Myrtle Beach area community, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce remembers John for his big personality, love for his family and his many contributions to the tourism industry in the Myrtle Beach area.

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MBACVB Selects Key Data Dashboard as its Vacation Rental Data and Analytics Provider

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MBACVB Selects Key Data Dashboard as its Vacation Rental Data and Analytics Provider

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau (MBACVB) is pleased to announce the selection of Key Data Dashboard, the most trusted provider of vacation rental market data for the short-term rental industry, as its vacation rental data and analytics provider for Visit Myrtle Beach.

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ESPN's College GameDay Airs from CCU for First-Time Ever

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ESPN's College GameDay Airs from CCU for First-Time Ever

ESPN's College GameDay made their first visit to Coastal Carolina University for the Chanticleer's college football game against BYU on December 5, 2020. ESPN commentator and Carolinian Ryan McGee shares why the Myrtle Beach area is called the Grand Strand and why it is so grand.

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Visit Myrtle Beach, AYCE and Harena Data Launch eSports Recruitment Initiative

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Visit Myrtle Beach, AYCE and Harena Data Launch eSports Recruitment Initiative

The American Youth Cooperative for Esports (AYCE) and analytics firm Harena Data have partnered with tourism board Visit Myrtle Beach to launch an esports recruitment initiative. The ‘Golden Dragons’ programme will reward young American players with scholarships, jerseys, and a family vacation to Myrtle Beach, a popular tourist destination in South Carolina.