January's national media coverage highlighted Myrtle Beach as a "beach lover’s winter paradise," a must-visit spring break destination, a top affordable U.S. vacation spot, an inclusive destination for accessible travel, a family-friendly getaway, and one of the best places to visit with kids. It was also recognized as a great destination for educational trips. Additionally, Myrtle Beach was featured as a a premier destination for entertainment, nightlife, and golf, and an "easy-to-travel-to" location with numerous direct flights available daily. These coverage themes were showcased by prominent consumer publications such as Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and The Wall Street Journal. They were further reinforced by travel and trade publications, including Travel and Tour World, which discussed the growth of domestic leisure travel, as well as QSR Magazine, Airport Improvement, Lodging Magazine, Group Tour Magazine, Apartment Therapy, Realtor.com, GoBankingRates, Disabled World, and more.
National/Regional Tourism News
1/1, Fox 28 Savannah, Meet Myrtle Beach's smallest celebrities: the squirrels racking up 100m+ views
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1/2, The Epoch Times, Myrtle Beach: A Beach Lover’s Winter Paradise
1/2, Flipboard, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach in 2025: Big projects, mayor elections on the horizon
1/2, WXII, Two iconic popular spots in Myrtle Beach being demolished at Broadway at the Beach
1/2, Wherever Family, What’s Happening in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
1/2, On The Green Magazine, The Grand Strand has three new indoor golf facilities. Where they are and what they offer
1/2, Upgraded Points, 10 Dreamy Beachfront Hotels That Are Actually Super Affordable
1/2, Enabling Devices, “Traveling the Spectrum” Offers Tips to Vacationing Autism Families
1/2, Group Tour Magazine, Visit Myrtle Beach Honored for Inclusivity
1/4, FOGOLF, The Grand Strand has three new indoor golf facilities. Where they are and what they offer
1/5, The Network Journal, Best Beaches in the USA During Winter: Sun-Kissed Escapes
1/5, Tasting Table, 11 Best Kid-Friendly Buffets In The US
1/6, The Epoch Times, Myrtle Beach: A Beach Lover’s Winter Paradise
1/6, Yahoo! Sports, American Cornhole League tournament returns to Myrtle Beach for record-setting event
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1/6, Newsbreak, SC city named top moving destination in US. Southern cities dominated for new residents
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1/7, Newsbreak, A new store is opening in the Market Common area of Myrtle Beach. Here’s what we know
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1/7, Newsbreak, 3 companies join Living Lab program to bring innovative tech to the Grand Strand
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1/7, Yahoo! Life, Chicken bog an Horry County favorite. Here are best spots to try the South Carolina dish
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1/7, Up & Coming Weekly, 10th Annual Carolina Country Music Awards: Celebration, awards, honors the Carolina’s brightest stars
1/7, A Blind Man’s Journey, 2025: A Quarter
1/8, Apartment Therapy, Everyone Wanted to Move to This U.S. City Last Year — And It’s Not the One You Expect
1/8, Wanderly, 15 Best US Places to Visit in March for Spring Break
1/8, Foodgressing, Restaurant Week South Carolina 2025: Menus, Dates
1/8, Travel and Tour World, Myrtle Beach and Charlotte Surging as Top Affordable U.S. Vacation Spots for Budget-Conscious Travelers in 2025
1/9, Newsbreak, These 6 Myrtle Beach area spots are offering 3-course meals under $35 for Restaurant Week
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1/9, Only In Your State, 25 Things I Can’t Wait to Do in South Carolina in 2025
1/9, Upgraded Points, Spirit Launches 24 New Routes for Spring Break [U.S. and Caribbean]
1/9, Yahoo! Life, Can’t choose a breakfast place in Myrtle Beach? Here’s the top 7, according to TripAdvisor
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1/10, On the Green Magazine, Tiger Woods’ son Charlie will be competing on the Grand Strand. Where you can see him
1/10, Fishing Booker, How to Go Fishing for Spanish Mackerel: The Complete Guide for 2025
1/10, Yahoo! Life, Myrtle Beach’s 1229 Shine makes its ‘Restaurant Week South Carolina’ debut
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1/11, Yahoo! Life, The first board game cafe in Myrtle Beach, SC is opening soon. Here’s when and where
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1/11, Yahoo! Life, 6 of the best rated restaurants around Myrtle Beach are offering limited time discounts
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1/11, Yahoo! News, Major Myrtle Beach pickleball complex up for consideration
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1/11, Disabled World, Myrtle Beach and The Grand Strand, South Carolina
1/13, Yahoo! Sports, Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie, entered in 2025 World Junior Golf Championship at TPC Myrtle Beach
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1/13, Yahoo! News, City of Myrtle Beach enhances bike safety with new green lanes
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1/13, Travel Host, Broadway at the Beach: Myrtle Beach's Premier Entertainment Destination
1/13, Travel Host, Dunes Village Resort: A Family-Friendly Water Wonderland in Myrtle Beach
1/13, Texas Lifestyle Magazine, Discover Myrtle Beach: Coastal Charm, Southern Hospitality, and Unforgettable Experiences
1/13, FoGolf, Son of Tiger Woods set to compete at junior golf championship in Myrtle Beach
1/14, Knoxville Moms, 20+ Beaches Nearest To Knoxville
1/14, Group Travel Leader, Join Us for a Student-Focused Trip to Myrtle Beach
1/14, The Lane Report, Spirit Airlines adding Myrtle Beach service from Louisville
1/14, World News Today, Tiger Woods’ Son Set to Compete in Junior Golf Championship on the Grand Strand
1/14, World News Today, 10 Best Places to Visit in the USA in 2025: Top Vacation Spots You Can’t Miss
1/14, WDRB.com, Spirit Airlines to offer nonstop flights from Louisville to 2 sunny destinations
1/15, Wanderly, 15 Best US Places to Travel with Kids in March
1/15, USA Wire, Myrtle Beach: A Family-Friendly Destination with WonderWorks at Its Heart
1/15, Akron Ohio Moms, WonderWorks Orlando: A Must-Visit for Family Fun and Learning
1/16, The Post and Courier, A Georgetown County native's new Pawleys Island restaurant offers traditional seafood with a twist
1/16, The Post and Courier, A new pickleball complex could be coming to Myrtle Beach. Here are the details.
1/17, Yahoo! News, Myrtle Beach International Airport reaches new heights and records in 2024
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1/17, MSN, ‘Continuing the legacy’: 20th annual Freedom Week kicks off in Myrtle Beach
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1/17, MSN, 360-unit apartment complex approved by Myrtle Beach Board
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1/18, The Post and Courier, Myrtle Beach honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a parade
1/18, The Tennessean, Who is Blades Brown? 17-year-old golfer in first PGA Tour tournament as pro, score today
1/19, Yahoo! News, Family-run Italian restaurant celebrates four decades in Myrtle Beach
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1/19, AOL, Bone-chilling weather, ‘pretty good’ chance of snow on the way to Myrtle Beach, SC.
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1/19, MSN, 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade takes place in Myrtle Beach
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1/20, Yahoo! News, ‘A servant for all of mankind’: Grand Strand Freedom Week honors life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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1/20, New Country 107.9, *LIST* The Best-Performing Cities In The U.S.
1/20, Airport Improvement, Myrtle Beach International Airport Celebrates Record Passenger Numbers in 2024
1/21, Yahoo! Life, Beach Bites: The Chicken Joint
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1/21, Yahoo! News, When is the last time it snowed in Myrtle Beach and what did it look like? Check it out.
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1/21, WFXL, Snowy spectacle in Myrtle Beach fulfills bucket list wish for man battling cancer
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1/21, NY Breaking, Scenic Southern state where the most Americans flocked to in 2024
1/21, Gennifer Rose, 7 Top-Rated Myrtle Beach Resorts for Relaxation and Fun
1/21, MSN, 10 Most Family-Friendly Cities in the USA
1/22, The Wall Street Journal, Southeast in Deep Freeze After Record Snowfall
1/22, Yahoo! News, Grand Strand sees most snowfall since record 14 inches fell in December 1989
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1/22, On The Green Magazine, The PGA Tour’s Myrtle Beach Classic plans to add a new title sponsor. What it means for the event
1/22, Newsbreak, Grand Strand sees most snowfall since 14 inches fell in December 1989
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1/22, Bay Today, North Bay snowbirds facing five inches of snow in Myrtle Beach
1/22, WFMY News, Photos: Snow at the beach! A look at the winter wonderland along the Carolina coast
1/23, The Post and Courier, For this Myrtle Beach-area couple, it was a nice snow day for a white wedding.
1/23, The Post and Courier, This new Myrtle Beach board game cafe wants visitors to 'unplug and connect'
1/23, WJLA, Latest snowstorm in the Carolinas ranks as 5th snowiest in Myrtle Beach history
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1/23, Conde Nast Traveler, The Best Airbnbs in Myrtle Beach, From Beach Bungalows to High-Rise Condos
1/23, Southern Living, The 11 Best Things To Do In Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
1/23, PCMA, Why Business Events Are So Much Better at This Beachfront Convention Center
1/23, Lodging Magazine, Choice Hotels and Westgate Resorts Join Partnership for Hotel Booking
1/23, On The Green Magazine, Once snow-covered Grand Strand courses are assessing when they can reopen. The latest updates
1/23, Sudbury, Snowbirds facing five inches of snow in Myrtle Beach
1/24, Fo Golf, Snow-covered Grand Strand courses are assessing when they can reopen. The latest updates
1/24, Adventures of a Frugal Mom, What to Pack for a Sunset Cruise in Murrells Inlet
1/24, Southern Living, The 14 Best Things To Do On Pawleys Island, South Carolina
1/24, QSR Magazine, Salata Salad Kitchen to Enter South Carolina on 3-Store Deal
1/25, Yahoo! Life, Beat the cold with comfort food at 5 of the best southern restaurants around Myrtle Beach
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1/25, Yahoo! News, What you should know about beach closures for renourishment in the Myrtle Beach area this spring
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1/27, Yahoo! News, Fry secures $28M for ocean outfalls, stormwater mitigation construction in North Myrtle Beach
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1/27, Travel and Tour World, US, South Carolina, and Myrtle Beach Propel Domestic Leisure Travel Growth by Four Percent in 2025 with Sustainability Initiatives
1/28, International Franchise Association, Salata Salad Kitchen Signs Multi-Unit Agreement to Officially Enter South Carolina Market
1/28, Yahoo! News, Myrtle Beach City Council takes step toward increasing public event security
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1/28, Central Jersey, Exploring South Carolina Beaches: Your Guide to Sun, Sand, and Relaxation
1/28, MSN, America's Bucket-List Waterfront Cities
1/29, Family Destinations Guide, The Best Breakfast In South Carolina Is Hiding Inside This Under-The-Radar Restaurant
1/29, MSN, 10 Family-Friendly Destinations in the U.S. Where Memories Are Made
1/29, WPXI, Spirit Airlines to resume daily Myrtle Beach flights from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
1/29, Newsbreak, 5 of the most romantic restaurants around Myrtle Beach to check out this Valentine’s Day
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1/30, Yahoo! News, NC company announced it would bring 1920s themed bar to Myrtle Beach. When will it open?
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1/30, Latrobe Bulletin News, Daily flights to Myrtle Beach returning to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in May
1/30, Hashtag Investing, 22 U.S. Cities Where Living Expenses Are Shrinking
1/30, Travel Off Path, Top 4 Affordable Weekend Getaways In The U.S. For 2025
1/30, Best Local Things, Unleash Romance at South Carolina's First Date Locations
1/31, Fo Golf, The Boys Are Back in Town | Myrtle Beach, SC
1/31, Yahoo! News, Grand Strand beaches to be renourished through $72 million project
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1/31, New York Post, Lainey Wilson announces ‘Whirlwind Tour,’ MSG show. Get tickets today