Each month, the MBACVB gathers the latest economic indicators for the Myrtle Beach area. Following are the latest indicators available as of January 30, 2019. This includes numbers provided by SCPRT and Department of Revenue, Horry County, Horry County Department of Airports, and CCU.
Beach House Vacation Promotion 2019
In mid December, we launched the latest Beach House Vacation Promotion. This annual promotion will run through the end of February. Participants have a chance to win a one week (7 days/6 consecutive nights) rental of a beach home. The contest is promoted via digital channels and to our email subscribers. Last year, there were more than 144,000 entries.
Fall Tourist Season Lodging Industry Performance
January 2019 Grand Strander
January 2019 CVB Insider Economic Numbers
Myrtle Beach, SC’s Top Airline Expands with More Nonstop Routes
Myrtle Beach’s most traveled airline is growing again as Spirit Airlines adds three new nonstop routes! Beginning May 2, 2019, Spirit (NYSE: SAVE) will add nonstop flights connecting Myrtle Beach to Indianapolis, Houston, and Kansas City just in time for a summer getaway. Nonstop routes between Myrtle Beach and Indianapolis will operate three times weekly, while the routes to Houston and Kansas City will operate twice weekly.
New Year, New Advocacy Initiatives
HURRICANE FLORENCE BENEFIT CONCERT RAISES OVER $128,000 FOR LOCAL RELIEF
Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune announced this morning that $128,324.36 was raised through the Hurricane Florence Benefit Concert held last month at TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark. The proceeds will be shared between the Eastern South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Waccamaw Community Foundation with each organization receiving $64,162.18.
December 2018 Grand Strander and Insider
52 Week Lodging Performance Trend as of November 2018
2018 in Review, Advocacy Accomplishments Despite Transition
October 2018 PR Highlights
Myrtle Beach Area of South Carolina Offers Exclusive Deals for Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Holiday season kicks off in Myrtle Beach with special discounts alongside festive events. To usher in the holiday season, more than 30 Myrtle Beach area properties are offering deep discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday – including some with discounts of more than 50 percent for winter getaways and spring and summer 2019.
ESPN Events Announces Creation of Myrtle Beach Bowl Beginning in 2020
ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, is adding a new bowl game to its roster beginning in 2020 with the creation of the Myrtle Beach Bowl. The game will feature matchups from three conference partners – Conference USA, Mid-American Conference (MAC) and Sun Belt Conference. Each conference will participate up to four times between 2020 and 2025.
New Nonstop Flight from London to Charleston Begins in April 2019
The first nonstop transatlantic flight from Europe to South Carolina was announced last month. British Airways will have two flights per week from London’s Heathrow Airport to Charleston International Airport from April 4 to October 24 beginning in 2019. This is great news for Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand because it will be even easier for European visitors to get to the Grand Strand and enjoy the many attractions, including the beaches, golf courses and more.
Storms Impact Occupancy, Again, During Early Fall 2018
It was pointed out by researchers on this page last year, though it now seems like an understatement to say, that fall can be a tricky season for lodging businesses along the Grand Strand. During years 2013 and 2014 no named stormed passed near the Carolinas, but during 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, the area experienced major disruptions stemming from Hurricanes Joaquin, Matthew, Irma, and Florence respectively. Read more about this latest impact to the Myrtle Beach area.