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.
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.
Myrtle Beach Area CVB Expands Late 2020-Early 2021 Promotions with SCPRT Grant
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber and Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to continue to drive recovery for the destination utilizing the SCPRT Tourism Recovery Grant recently received. The recovery grant will enable the CVB to expand its traditional holiday and winter campaigns, as well as encourage 2021 travel.
MYR achieves GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation
Webinar: Planning for 2021: How to Effectively Communicate Safety and Cleanliness Measures for Vacation Rentals, Resorts & Hotels
This Pandemic has clearly been an emergency unlike any before, and it’s not easy to plan a communications strategy around a situation that is ever-changing. In this webinar we’ll dive into our top tips for communicating safety & cleanliness measures, and how to use this information to bring back returning AND new guests. Presented by Alex Husner, Chief Marketing.
Myrtle Beach Area Tourism Economic Indicators as of October 2020
Myrtle Beach area tourism has had several years of record growth prior to the impact of the pandemic and is positioned well for future success and a solid recovery. This Myrtle Beach Area Economic Indicators Report will provide an update on the impact of the pandemic, as well as some early indicators of recovery as of October 2020.
COVID-19 Travel Industry Research Resources
Looking for the latest research and statistics related to COVID-19’s impact on the travel industry? We’ve gathered up some of the best resources from various associations and experts within the travel industry. This includes real-time insights that are critical to detecting shifts in traveler behavior and sentiment so that you can plan appropriately for the future.
Webinar: How to Improve Guest Confidence with TripAdvisor's Travel Safe Initiative
Myrtle Beach Tourism Promotional Update for July 2020
Riordan Provides Marketing Updates to City of Myrtle Beach and Horry County
Municipalities Across the Myrtle Beach Area Enact Mandatory Mask Use Ahead of Holiday Weekend
As the July 4th holiday weekend approaches, Visit Myrtle Beach and its partner organizations remind travelers to visit responsibly by following requirements established to promote health and safety. To limit the spread of the virus and keep the area’s many attractions, restaurants, hotels and beaches open, several areas throughout the destination enacted mask mandates for locals and visitors of the Myrtle Beach area ahead of the holiday weekend.
Tourism Trends & Marketing During COVID-19 Webinar
Grand Strand COVID-19 Public Sentiment Survey
The Road to Recovery
As part of post COVID-19 recovery planning, MMGY provided an update on what the “Road to Recovery” looks like for the Myrtle Beach area. MMGY is one of the premier hospitality agencies in the world and has been tracking the impact of the pandemic on tourism at both national and regional levels. MMGY is also the agency working with the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB on the Visit Myrtle Beach brand and research.