Myrtle Beach PR Tourism Highlights for May 2024
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