August national media coverage featured several coverage themes including Myrtle Beach’s position as an affordable and budget-friendly travel destination; the best last-minute vacations and destination to vacation for Labor Day; and the best places to live and retire. 

Prominent coverage included stories with E! News, Reader’s Digest, HGTV, Southern Living, and The Travel. The coverage featured several priority messaging themes including affordable, family, and event-based experiences; accolades; experiences beyond The Beach; the region’s evolving culinary scene; and more. 

National/Regional Tourism News

• 8/1, The Travel, 7 Underrated U.S. Beach Destinations With Miami Vibes, But Better

• 8/1, Travel Pulse, US Travel Announces 2024 Destiny and Mercury Award Finalists

• 8/1, Timeshares Only, Best Marriott Vacation Club Resorts You Should Visit

• 8/1, The Honey Pop, Grayscale Put On The Show Of The Summer In Myrtle Beach

• 8/1, Fox Baltimore, Myrtle Beach celebrates Family Fun Month with memorable summer getaways

• 8/1, MSN, 13 Most Affordable Beach Towns in America

  • Reverb from Wealth of Geeks

• 8/2, Wyandottedaily, 7 Impressive Things to Do in Myrtle Beach for August 2024

• 8/2, MSN, We've Tracked Down The 30 Best Waterfront Cities In America

  • Reverb from Love Exploring 

• 8/2, Yahoo! News, Elaborate North Myrtle Beach sand creations labor of love for lifelong friends

  • Reverb from WBTW 

• 8/3, Daniel R Welch Blog, 15 best things to do in and around Myrtle Beach (2024)

  • Reverb from The Sun News 

• 8/5, Delaware Today, Every Flight Offered by Avelo Airlines at the Wilmington Airport

• 8/5, Only In Your State, The First Popstroke In South Carolina, Co-Owned By Tiger Woods, Just Opened And It's The Perfect Summer Adventure

• 8/5, FO Golf, We Found the BEST NEW Mini Golf Course in Myrtle Beach!

• 8/6, We Are Travel Girls, 10 Best Destinations to Visit in August in the USA

• 8/6, Country 103.7, Chef Swap At The Beach Returns To South Carolina For Another Season

• 8/6, Invested Wallet, 15 Affordable Places Retirees Move To If They Love The Beach

• 8/6, Delaware Online, 4 new flights are coming to ILG this fall. Here's what to know

• 8/6, Golf Tips, Ideal Fall Golf Destinations

• 8/7, World Atlas, 7 Best Small Towns In Atlantic Coast To Visit In 2024

• 8/7, Wherever Family, North Myrtle Beach Announces Holiday 2024 Event Lineup

• 8/7, WWAY TV, Breeze Airways launches new nonstop service from Wilmington

• 8/8, Real Food Traveler, Lowcountry Boil Recipes from North Myrtle Beach, SC

• 8/8, Real Food Traveler, Kick up your Heels in North Myrtle Beach, SC—Birthplace of the Shag

• 8/9, Romantic Weekend Getaways, Top 10 Most Romantic Beaches in the USA

• 8/9, Only In Your State, 5 Things That Belong On Everyone's South Carolina Summer Bucket List

• 8/11, Yahoo! Sports, Myrtle Beach sports memorabilia show draws nationwide crowd, coveted collectibles

  • Reverb from WBTW  

• 8/11, E! News, The Best Kid-Friendly Hotels & Resorts in the U.S. (That Are Fun for Parents, Too)

• 8/12, Reader’s Digest, 50 Affordable Family Vacation Ideas to Explore on a Budget

• 8/12, Small Market Meetings, Hilton Expands Multi-Brand Footprint with New Dual-Flag Hotel in Myrtle Beach

• 8/12, Haven, South Carolina’s Coastal Gems: Exploring The State’s Most Charming Beach Towns

• 8/13, HGTV, Discover the Best Small Towns to Celebrate Halloween

• 8/13, Tourism on the Edge, Where to Stay in Myrtle Beach: Here are Some of the Best Places

• 8/14, Travel and Tour World, Summer Tourist Influx Boosts Waterfront Sales For Shops In Myrtle Beach And Wildwood

• 8/14, Southern Living, The 8 Most Beautiful Places On The South Carolina Coast

• 8/14, AOL, The 8 Most Beautiful Places On The South Carolina Coast

  • Reverb from Southern Living

• 8/14, WSAZ, National Family Fun Month at Myrtle Beach

• 8/15, Yahoo! News, Sea turtle nesting season in full swing along Grand Strand

  • Reverb from WBTW 

• 8/15, The Brand USA, Live from ESTO: Storytelling Award Winners

• 8/15, She Buys Travel, South Carolina Coastal Roadtrips

• 8/16, Yahoo! News, Behind the Menu: ‘Palmetto Party’ to put Grand Strand culinary scene on the map

  • Reverb from WBTW 

• 8/16, Wealthy Nickel, Affordable Retirement Cities: 15 Best U.S. Cities to Retire in Style (on a Limited Budget)

• 8/16, The Popculturists, What's On Tonight (Saturday): Romance is dead (Chef Swap at the Beach)

• 8/16, Business Facilities, South Carolina: An Economic Boom

• 8/17, NBC Chicago, The 10 most popular summer travel destinations in the US—from Myrtle Beach to Panama City

• 8/17, TV Regular, Chef Swap at the Beach “Lunch Date Special” S3E1 August 17 2024 on Cooking Channel

• 8/17, TV Is My Pacifier, Saturday on TV – 8/17/24 (Chef Swap at the Beach)

• 8/18, Creative Travel Guide, 10 Best Things to Do in South Carolina (2024)

• 8/18, Go Banking Rates, 6 Best Rental Markets for Vacation Homes on the East Coast

• 8/19, Insider Travel Report, Watch Visit Myrtle Beach‘s Award-Winning Culinary Video Series

• 8/20, The Travel, 7 Underrated U.S. Cities With Myrtle Beach Vibes, But Better (lauds Myrtle Beach as a year-round destination for entertainment, beach, and more while comparing other cities and Grand Strand beaches)

• 8/20, Yahoo! News, Beach Bites: Bar 19 Twelve

  • Reverb from WBTW 

• 8/20, Yahoo! News, An 11-year-old saves a 9-year-old boy from drowning at a North Myrtle Beach, SC resort

  • Reverb from The Sun News 

• 8/20, Mighty Travels, Top 7 Budget-Friendly Alternatives to Disney for Family Vacations

• 8/21, On the Green Magazine, These Myrtle Beach area courses are undergoing notable renovations in 2024 without closing

• 8/21, Newsz Junky, Allegiant Air expands nonstop service from Syracuse to Myrtle Beach to include Spring Break  

• 8/22, Yahoo! News, Here are 5 of the best walkable destinations around Myrtle Beach, SC and why they’re great

  • Reverb from The Sun News 

• 8/23, Fairways Golf, Golfers from Across the Globe Descend on Myrtle Beach for World Amateur Handicap Championship

• 8/23, The Popculturists, What's On Tonight (Saturday): A Piece of the action (Chef Swap at The Beach)  

• 8/23, Delmarva Now, Avelo Airlines extends its flight schedule to the spring, minus 2 destinations

• 8/23, Go Wanderly, 14 Cheap Travel Destinations With Kids in the US

• 8/23, Ford Muscle, Ford Set To Show Off A Stampede Of Stunning S650s At Mustang Week

• 8/24, Memorable TV, Chef Swap at the Beach: Boozy Burger Battle (Cooking Channel, Saturday, August 24, 2024)

• 8/24, Yahoo! News, North Myrtle Beach OKs $27M financing plan to expand sports complex

  • Reverb from WBTW 

• 8/24, TV Regular, Chef Swap at the Beach “Boozy Burger Battle” S3E2 August 24 2024 on Cooking Channel

• 8/25, TV Is My Pacifier, This Week on TV – 8/25/24-8/31/24 (Chef Swap at The Beach)  

• 8/26, Yahoo! Life, SC has one of the most popular Labor Day weekend getaways in the US, report shows. Here’s why

  • Reverb from The Herald 

• 8/26, 103.7, New Myrtle Beach Restaurant With 3 Bars And Views Of Intracoastal Waterway Now Offers Reservations

• 8/27, The Coastal Insider, 7 Must-Experience Events for Labor Day Weekend in Myrtle Beach

• 8/27, WDCTV, 9 Best Places to Retire on the East Coast

• 8/27, The Travel, 7 Popular Beach Retreats That Are Cheaper After August

• 8/27, World Travel Blog, Labor Day 2024 travel: These US and international cities are trending vacation destinations

• 8/28, Yahoo! Life, Drinking with your dog? This membership only spot is coming to the Myrtle Beach area

  • Reverb from The Sun News 

• 8/28, Yahoo! Life, Rules for dogs on the beach in the Myrtle Beach area change after Labor Day. Here’s what to know

  • Reverb from The Sun News 

• 8/28, Food and Travel Magazine, Fall for Myrtle Beach: Discover the Magic of Autumn Along the Grand Strand (news release pick-up)

• 8/28, HTV10, Dawn Yanek and Visit Myrtle Beach Share a Savvy Travel Guide for National Family Fun Month With TipsOnTV (SMT news release pick-up)

• 8/28, Travel and Tour World, Discover the Hidden Gems of Myrtle Beach in Fall : What You Need to Know

• 8/29, Rotten Tomatoes, TV PREMIERE DATES 2024 (Chef Swap at The Beach)

• 8/29, Yahoo! News, Myrtle Beach International Airport preps for Labor Day weekend travel spike

  • Reverb from WBTW 

• 8/29, Timeshares Only, Labor Day Weekend Getaways for Last-Second Adventures

• 8/29, Go Banking Rates, I’m a Travel Expert: 5 Most Affordable Destinations for Gen Z

• 8/29, Home Stratosphere, 23 Dream Beach Towns Perfect for Retirees and Empty Nesters

• 8/30, Mike’s Travel Guide, Polynesian Fire Luau And Dinner Show Ticket In Myrtle Beach

• 8/30, Yahoo! News, Labor Day gas prices expected to drop to lowest since 2021

  • Reverb from WBTW 

• 8/30, Amateur Golf, Myrtle Beach World Amateur: Upendra Modak Wins the Flight Winners Playoff

• 8/30, Yahoo! News, What Labor Day travel could look like on the Grand Strand

  • Reverb from WBTW 

• 8/31, Yahoo! News, This SC ice cream shop listed among unique spots in the world to get a scoop. Here’s why

  • Reverb from The Sun News 

• 8/31, TV Regular, Chef Swap at the Beach “Big Bad Brunch” S3E3 August 31 2024 on Cooking Channel

• 8/31, TV Is My Pacifier, Saturday on TV – 8/31/24 (Chef Swap at The Beach)

• 8/31, TV Is My Pacifier, This Week on TV – 9/1/24-9/7/24 (Chef Swap at The Beach)

• 8/31, Memorable TV, Chef Swap at the Beach: Big Bad Brunch (Cooking Channel, Saturday, August 31, 2024)

• 8/31, The Travel, 8 Beach Destinations That Are Cheaper In The Fall