May national media coverage featured several coverage themes including World’s Strongest Man, The Myrtle Beach Classic, the new children’s book, Myrtle Beach Mini Golf Trail, CCMF and affordable, budget-friendly travel destinations. Prominent coverage included stories with USA Today, Travel Noire, Golf.com, Golf Weekly, Travel + Leisure, AP, Atlanta Magazine, Forbes and Matador Network. The coverage featured several priority messaging themes including affordable, family, and event-based experiences, accolades, experiences beyond The Beach, growing culinary scene and more. 

National/Regional Tourism News

• 5/1, Wyandottedaily, 9 Best Things to Do in Myrtle Beach May 2024

• 5/1, New York Folk, When is World’s Strongest Man 2024? Date, schedule and how to watch

• 5/2, Fodor’s, The Usual 20 Destinations Will Be Packed This Summer

• 5/2, Yahoo! Sports, Horry-Georgetown Technical College students prep greens for Myrtle Beach Classic

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• 5/2, Global Gold Post, Dunes Club puts Myrtle Beach on display for PGA Tour debut

• 5/2, Reader’s Entertainment, Visit Myrtle Beach Announces New Sensory-Friendly Children’s Book and Expands Autism-Friendly Initiatives

• 5/3, Travel and Tour World, Breeze Airways Introduces Five New Nonstop Routes from Bradley International Airport in May

• 5/3, Yahoo! Sports, Myrtle Beach Classic to be top-notch experience for visitors

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• 5/4, The Golf News Net, 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic field: A look at the PGA Tour players, their rankings

• 5/4, TN Content Exchange, Myrtle Beach Classic field: 10 players to watch, other notables

• 5/4, Bar Bend, 2024 World’s Strongest Man Finals Event 1 “KNAACK Giants’ Medley” Results

• 5/5, USA Today, Billy Horschel highlights field for inaugural 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic

• 5/5, Golf Week USA Today, Check out the field for the inaugural 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic

• 5/6, Travel Off Path, Why This Affordable Beach City Is One Of The Most Popular U.S. Destinations Right Now

• 5/6, World Airline News, Breeze Airways to launch five new routes from Bradley International Airport

• 5/7, Yahoo! News, Southern breakfast restaurant to open new location in North Myrtle Beach. Here’s where 

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• 5/7, Yahoo! Sports, Transportation tips to know before the Myrtle Beach Classic

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• 5/7, MSN, 5 big-name golfers to watch at the Myrtle Beach Classic 2024 ft. Daniel Berger

• 5/8, Yahoo! Sports, These are three golfers to watch in the PGA Tour’s first Myrtle Beach Classic 

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• 5/8, PGA Tour, Myrtle Beach becomes certified autism-friendly travel destination through Champion Autism Network

• 5/8, On the Green Magazine, How North Myrtle Beach native Vanna White is involved in the PGA Tour’s Myrtle Beach Classic

• 5/8, MSN, 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic Thursday Round 1 tee times and pairings explored

• 5/8, Wherever Family, 6 WAYS TO EXPLORE NORTH MYRTLE BEACH’S NATURAL BEAUTY

• 5/8, The Spread, Myrtle Beach Classic Prediction

• 5/9, For the Win, How to Watch Brandon Berry at the Myrtle Beach Classic: Live Stream, TV Channel, Odds

• 5/9, Travel Noire, 15 DESTINATIONS FOR KID FRIENDLY SUMMER VACATIONS ENJOYABLE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

• 5/9, Streaming Rant, How to Watch Myrtle Beach Classic 2024 In USA on Discovery Plus

• 5/9, Travel + Leisure, 15 Most Affordable Places to Travel in the U.S. in August

• 5/9, Yahoo! News, What to expect as thousands ride into Myrtle Beach for the 2024 Bike Rally 

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• 5/10, WSAZ, New direct flight launches to Myrtle Beach  

• 5/10, WTSP, Breeze Airways adds 2 new routes out of Tampa starting at $49

• 5/10, The U.S. Sun, BODY OF WORK Tom Stoltman reveals secrets behind building his incredible physique after ‘special win’ at World’s Strongest Man

• 5/10, AP News, Chris Gotterup Closes With 4 Straight Birdies For A 64 And The 2Nd-Round Lead In Myrtle Beach

• 5/10, On The Green Magazine, Searching for comfort in the U.S., Scotland’s MacIntyre is finding it in the Myrtle Beach Classic at The Dunes Club

• 5/10, News Explorer, Under-the-radar Myrtle Beach Classic debuts on PGA Tour with Beau Hossler, Robert MacIntyre tied for lead

• 5/10, That’s So Tampa, Breeze Airways launches new nonstop flights to Myrtle Beach from TPA

• 5/11, ESPN, Chris Gotterup leads by 4 at PGA Tour's Myrtle Beach Classic

• 5/11, On the Green Magazine, From baseball to golf, a 16-year-old is playing the weekend, and other Myrtle Beach Classic stories and notes

• 5/11, MSN, Who made the Friday cut at the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic 2024? Leaderboard explored

• 5/11, Golf.com,  An even Grander Strand: Inside the the latest renovations and improvements in Myrtle Beach

• 5/11, Inspired by Insiders, Cheap Family Vacations: Give Your Family the Vacation of a Lifetime on a Budget

• 5/11, SB Nation, YouTube Golf star George Bryan ‘melts on golf course’ amid PGA Tour start

• 5/11, Golf Week, Kevin Kisner, Bill Haas and the Bryan Brothers among South Carolina natives who missed cut at Myrtle Beach Classic 2024

• 5/11, Amateur Golf, BLADES BROWN SHOOTS 5-UNDER 66 TO MOVE UP THE LEADERBOARD MYRTLE BEACH CLASSIC

• 5/11, TSN, Gotterup takes four shot lead after third round at Myrtle Beach Classic

• 5/11, MSN, 16-year-old Blades Brown posts a stunning 3rd round score to sit T10 at Myrtle Beach Classic

• 5/11, KHEL Now, Where is Myrtle Beach Classic 2024 being held? All you need to know about the venue

• 5/12, Yahoo! Sports, Myrtle Beach Classic winds down with rave reviews from fans 

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• 5/12, Yahoo! Sports, Myrtle Beach Classic breaks attendance record amid star-studded field 

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• 5/12, Yahoo! Sports, Chris Gotterup wins first ever Myrtle Beach Classic 

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• 5/12, Yahoo! Life, Myrtle Beach’s beloved Sun Fun Festival draws huge crowd as 70th birthday nears 

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• 5/12, Yahoo! Life, Annual Smoke on the Beach Festival brings out thousands to taste and see BBQ competition 

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• 5/12, KPC News, American Chris Gotterup has a four-stroke lead going into the final round of the US PGA Myrtle Beach Classic

• 5/12, Golf Digest, Here’s the prize money payout for each golfer at the 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic

• 5/12, AP News, Chris Gotterup wins Myrtle Beach Classic for 1st PGA Tour title

• 5/13, ABC Columbia, Chris Gotterup wins inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic

• 5/13, ABC Columbia, Record-breaking turnout at Myrtle Beach Classic sets high expectations for next year

• 5/13, Yahoo! Life, New Italian restaurant to open location in former Hurricane Colinz. Here’s what we know

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• 5/13, Pro Golf Weekly, Chris Gotterup Claims Maiden PGA Tour Victory at Myrtle Beach Classic

• 5/13, Travel Off Path, These Are The 5 Cheapest Beach Destinations In The U.S. According To New Report

• 5/13, CBS 17, Timeline: What’s happened so far in the death of Myrtle Beach woman Mica Miller

• 5/13, Yahoo! News, New bridge opens at Thunderbolt Park in Myrtle Beach

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• 5/13, New York Post, New Jersey’s Chris Gotterup found fun again in life-changing Myrtle Beach win

• 5/14, Travel Dreams Magazine, Hilton Data – Trending Summer Destinations

• 5/15, The Sports Network 2, Golf Talk Radio 2024

• 5/15, Yahoo! Life, Myrtle Beach tourism officials unveil ‘miniature golf trail’ project 

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• 5/15, PAX News, Myrtle Beach celebrates inaugural PGA Tour event

• 5/15, On the Green Magazine, Myrtle Beach Classic stakeholders look back and ahead. What might be added for the second event

• 5/15, Wyandottedaily, 8 Best Places for Fishing in South Carolina in 2024

• 5/15, Amateur Golf, AMATEUR GOLF PODCAST: SCOTT TOMASELLO ON THE MYRTLE BEACH WORLD AMATEUR

• 5/15, Fo Golf, Bryan Bros’ week at Myrtle Beach Classic

• 5/15, The Ukiah Daily Journal, Tripadvisor’s summer travel index touts top destinations for 2024 — hello, Cancun

• 5/16, The Travel, Spend The Weekend In Myrtle Beach For Under $500

• 5/16, Yahoo! Life, This SC city ranks No. 1 in the US as a summer travel destination. It beat out Las Vegas 

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• 5/16, Yahoo! Life, Hub for local artwork opens in Myrtle Beach Arts & Innovation District

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• 5/16, Yahoo! Life, Multiple Grand Strand cities see population increase in 2023, census data shows  

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• 5/16, KHEL Now, Myrtle Beach Classic 2024: Who won the tournament? Check final leaderboard

• 5/16, KHEL Now, How much money did Chris Gotterup earn in prize money after lifting Myrtle Beach Classic 2024 title?  

• 5/16, Atlanta Magazine, Essential Southern beach trips

• 5/16, Matador Network, This Beach Town Just Introduced a Mini-Golf Trail With 30+ Courses

• 5/17, Stories from Hilton, This Year’s Most Searched Summer Travel Destinations

• 5/17, TN Content Exchange, Turtles are coming ashore along the Myrtle Beach area coast, and need a helping hand

• 5/17, Meetings Today, 5 Teambuilding Ideas on the Beach for Your Next Event

• 5/17, Go Banking Rates, 4 Best Frugal Road Trips in the South: Exploring the Open Road on a Budget in 2024

• 5/17, Blogarama, Myrtle Beach: The Top Summer Travel Destination for 2024

• 5/17, Yahoo! Sports, Bikers barrel race while carrying trays of water at Myrtle Beach Bike Rally. Say what?

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• 5/19, 247 Sports, Chris Gotterup Triumphs in Myrtle Beach Classic as French Players Struggle: Full Ranking Here

• 5/19, Yahoo! News, Dozens of people with disabilities catch waves for the Adaptive Wheel to Surf event

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• 5/19, Yahoo! News, Memorial Day 2024: Events and activities on tap across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee 

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• 5/20, Eater Carolinas, 18 Essential Restaurants in Myrtle Beach

• 5/20, Yahoo! Life, From Barbie, to a saloon, to Love Shack: A look at some unique homes in Myrtle Beach area 

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• 5/20 Yahoo! News, Memorial Day, Black Bike Week to bring heavy traffic to Myrtle Beach area. What to expect 

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• 5/20, Travel Pulse, Hilton Breaks Down 2024’s Most Searched Summer Travel Destinations

• 5/20, New York Style Guide, BEST SUMMER VACATIONS IN THE USA FOR 2024

• 5/20, Tourist Meets Traveler, Most Searched For 2024 Summer Travel Destinations According To Hilton

• 5/21, Forbes, Here Are The Top U.S. Cities Americans Could Travel To This Memorial Day Weekend

• 5/21, Pride Journeys, Hilton Unveils Most Searched Summer Destinations

• 5/21, Travelista, 10 Best Spring Break Destinations for Families On a Budget in United States

• 5/21, Pro Golf Weekly, Myrtle Beach Golf Community Hopes Tourism Bolstered With PGA Tour Event

• 5/21, Yahoo! Sports, New mini golf trail highlights more than 30 courses along Grand Strand 

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• 5/22, Travel + Leisure, This U.S. Beach Destination Just Opened a Mini-golf Trail With More Than 30 Courses

• 5/22, 10Best USA Today, All aboard! 7 best boating vacations along the East Coast

• 5/23, The Knot, These 12 Myrtle Beach Wedding DJs Will Bring the Party Vibes

• 5/23, Travel and Tour World, Eastman Residential Unveils Coastal Luxury at Brixley, Carolina Forest, Just Minutes from Myrtle Beach

• 5/24, A Cowboy’s Life, 15 Best Summer Vacations in the USA

• 5/24, Savvy Mama Lifestyle, 9 Most Kid-Friendly Summer Vacations They’ll Love

• 5/24, Charlotte Stories, Myrtle Beach Turning Into The Caribbean With Dreamy Clear Blue and Turquoise Waters

• 5/24, Look What Mom Found, Planning Your Trip to Myrtle Beach: 9 Things to Think About

• 5/25, WV Gazette Mail, Allegiant kicks off seasonal service to Myrtle Beach, to add Florida destinations

• 5/25, Yahoo! Life, The making of a lifelong slow traveler

• 5/25, Flannels or Flip Flops, Are Aliens Among Us? Visit These US Places with the Most UFO Sightings!

• 5/25, Sixty and Me, 9 BEST USA CAMPGROUNDS FOR OVER 50S

• 5/25, Study Finds, 8 Pristine East Coast Beaches For Your Next Vacation, Ranked

• 5/26, Forbes, Visit Myrtle Beach Unveils Epic Mini Golf Trail

• 5/26, Explore, The Best Restaurants In Myrtle Beach, According To Reviews

• 5/26, Travel Off Path, These Are The Top 5 Best Beach Destinations In The U.S. For Digital Nomads

• 5/28, Parade, The Perfect Beach Vacation Destination for Every Zodiac Sign

• 5/28, Yahoo! Life, Looking for a new restaurant in Myrtle Beach? Tripadvisor and Yelp say these are the best

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• 5/28, Yahoo! News, Myrtle Beach OKs renovated downtown Broadway Theatre; construction to begin soon 

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• 5/28, The Charlotte Observer, Sand, surf and fun: Here are your picks for best beach vacation spots in the Carolinas

• 5/29, Travel and Tour World, Experience The Magic Of Van Gogh In Myrtle Beach’s Immersive Art Exhibit 

• 5/29, Meetings Today, Fun Offsite Activities for Groups in Myrtle Beach

• 5/29, Travel + Leisure, Americans Are Moving to These 2 Southern Cities — and Both Have Stunning Beaches, Great Weather, and Low Cost of Living 

• 5/29, Yahoo! News, Myrtle Beach announces Carolina County Music Fest street closures, rideshare changes 

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• 5/29, Yahoo! Entertainment, Myrtle Beach featured as answer to ‘Wheel of Fortune’ puzzle 

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• 5/29, Readers Digest, 35 Must-Visit Destinations to Experience the Ultimate 4th of July Weekend Getaway

• 5/29, Trekaroo, The 15 Best East Coast Beach Camping Destinations

• 5/29, Our State, 8 Fin-to-Fork Restaurants in Murrells Inlet

• 5/30, Yahoo! Life, 5 Myrtle Beach area beaches named state’s best by USA Today. Where they are  

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• 5/30, Yahoo! Life, Behind the Menu: Wine scene growing in developing downtown Myrtle Beach 

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• 5/30, Grown-Up Travel Guide, Best Beaches for Families in South Carolina

• 5/30, Yahoo! News, Allegiant extends seasonal service to 66 cities, adds flights from St. Louis

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• 5/31, Yahoo! Life, Let’s go glamping. Take a look inside the ‘Ultimate RV Show’ in Myrtle Beach this weekend.  

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• 5/31, Yahoo! Life, Annual ‘Corvettes at the Beach’ car show rides into the Grand Strand 

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• 5/31, Shopper’s Voice, 5 Summer Family Getaways You’ll Love

• 5/31, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Affordable Places to Travel in the US

• 5/31, Travel with Sara, Must-Visit South Carolina Cities