Visit Myrtle Beach is pleased to unveil the long-awaited trailer for the heartwarming unscripted series “Traveling the Spectrum,” which follows three extraordinary families as they travel to Myrtle Beach with a family member on the autism spectrum.
Spring into Travel with Ease at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
As spring begins to bloom and the sun lingers a bit longer each day, Visit Myrtle Beach strives to make it easy for travelers of all interests, ages and abilities to take a much-needed getaway.
Check My Beach Program Recognized By DHEC For Improving Public Health, Quality Of Life
Beachgoers in Horry County are able to receive up-to-date water quality and safety information thanks to the online resource CheckMyBeach.com. On Aug. 24, 2021, officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) bestowed the Check My Beach program with their Community Star Award.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Hosting 2021 Beach House Giveaway
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.
Webinar: How to Improve Guest Confidence with TripAdvisor's Travel Safe Initiative
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.
Visit Myrtle Beach Responsibly Video Campaign Begins As Myrtle Beach Reopens
Important update about the J1 program
COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak Readiness
COVID-19, the novel coronavirus first discovered in Wuhan, China in late 2019, is receiving considerable media attention at this time. To help you separate fact from fiction, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau has developed a new web page where we will compile regular updates from industry partners including the CDC, DHEC, the U.S. Travel Association and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It is imperative that we as a community stay informed and prepared to respond to inquiries from concerned citizens and travelers. Visit myrtlebeachareachamber.com/coronavirus for regular updates to this rapidly evolving situation.
Be Prepared for Marathon Traffic on March 7th
The Myrtle Beach Marathon, one of America’s “10 great winter marathons” according to USA Today, will run again on March 7, 2020! With a Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Team Relay, 5k, and Family Fun Run, there is something for people of every age, ability, and fitness level. During that day, traffic will be impacted with road closures. Following is some guidance from the City of Myrtle Beach:
The Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
By now you have probably heard of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus affecting China, particularly the Wuhan, Hubei Province. The Centers for Disease Control is taking a proactive approach is rapidly evolving situation, evaluating risk to the U.S. and updating information often. According to the CDC the immediate risk to the U.S. is believed to be low.
Inviting Visitors Back Following Dorian
Dorian has passed with minimal impacts to the area and like you, we are ready to welcome more people than ever to the Myrtle Beach area. This past weekend, we notified our visitors that Dorian had left the area and that our beaches were in great shape. We also reactivated the “Stretch Your Summer” fall campaign in all markets. Here are a few highlights of how we’re inviting visitors back to Myrtle Beach following Dorian:
New Pilot Program Called “Check My Beach” Debuts
Working together, the City of Myrtle Beach, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) have launched a new “Check My Beach” brochure and web page. Both are designed to provide quick access to water quality information and general beach safety tips.
Beach Monitoring Program Information Session Recap
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.