With April marking National Autism Acceptance Month, Visit Myrtle Beach continues its long-standing commitment to inclusivity and accessibility by expanding its sensory-friendly initiatives this year. From a children’s book that inspires neurodiverse travel to a television series on Peacock featuring travelers on the autism spectrum, Myrtle Beach is amplifying its dedication to accessibility. The destination continues to lead the way with a wide range of certified autism-friendly attractions, accommodations and experiences, ensuring that families and travelers of all abilities can enjoy a welcoming vacation.

February’s national media coverage showcased Myrtle Beach as a “top vacation choice for fun-loving families,” a beautiful destination on the South Carolina Coast, a great destination choice for meeting planners, an affordable Spring Break destination, and a destination offering endless adventure and an abundance of fantastic dining. These coverage themes were showcased by prominent consumer publications such as Southern Living and Drew & Jonathan, as well as travel and trade publications such as The Travel, Family Destinations Guide, Meetings Today, Convention South, Travel and Tour World and more.

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.

November national media coverage showcased Myrtle Beach as a top destination for holiday travel, family travel, and those looking for sensory-friendly destinations. Coverage also showcased Myrtle Beach as a destination with a rich history and culture; plentiful outdoor activities, sports, entertainment and music; near air routes; and great local cuisine. These coverage themes were highlighted by AFAR, which shared Visit Myrtle Beach’s efforts to make Myrtle Beach a top travel spot for neurodivergent people and its efforts to encourage local restaurants, hotels, and attractions to be certified autism-friendly through Champion Autism Network (CAN), and Disability Scoop sharing the news of the new TV show, Traveling the Spectrum.