Find out how tourism works for you.

Tourism is the economic lifeblood of the Myrtle Beach area providing billions of dollars in revenue which improve the quality of life for residents of all our 14 unique coastal communities and beyond!
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WORKFORCE

80,000

JOBS CREATED
Tourism directly and indirectly creates jobs in industries including hospitality, construction, insurance, manufacturing & more!
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HOUSING

67.5%

REDUCTION IN PROPERTY TAXES

Through the TDF (Tourism Development Fee), owner-occupied residences receive a 67.5% reduction in city property taxes.

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ECONOMY

$11 billion

ANNUAL VISITOR SPENDING
Tourism stimulates the local economy through revenue that gets infused back into the local economy.
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TOURISM'S IMPACT

Improving your quality of life

The fact that the Grand Strand is one of the top tourist destinations in the U.S. is great for local businesses and residents alike. You may not be aware of all the ways our tourism-driven economy helps improve you daily life. Check out the video to learn more:
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How tourism is working for you

Check out the latest tourism news and updates on how the industry is helping our area grow:
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TOURISM STATISTICS

Did you know?

Interesting facts about the tourism industry along the Grand Strand:

60

MILES OF BEACHES

We have 60 miles of beaches and 14 unique communities that make up the area known as The Grand Strand. That includes
6 distinct beaches & two gorgeous state parks!

90+

GOLF COURSES

The Grand Strand has more than 90 golf courses, 35 mini golf course, and hosts more than 2.5 million rounds played per year. That's why we're known as the "Golf Capital of the World."

2,000

RESTAURANTS

The Myrtle Beach area has more than 2,000 restaurants with top-notch cuisine from all over the world. You could eat out once a week for 34 years and never go to the same restaurant twice!

157,000

ROOM UNITS

The Grand Strand has more than 157,000 accommodation units spread out across 425 hotels, plus plenty of resorts, condos and villas. That's more rooms than Las Vegas!

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

How tourism helps locals

Businesses across the Grand Strand, from hotels and restaurants to banks and insurance companies, rely on the region’s tourism industry for their success. Hear from these local business owners and what they have to say about tourism:
"Thanks to the combined efforts of the chamber, the county and the city of Myrtle Beach, we've tapped into new markets and expanded service significantly in recent years."
SCOTT VAN MOPPES
Former Horry County Director of Airports
"Tourism revenue is very much connected to maintaining the safety of not only the tourists, but also for full-time residents of the Grand Strand as well."
RADHA HERRING
Watermark Real Estate Group
"We're very excited to have the tourism economy because it means that the many people that visit Horry County help contribute to our educational system."
DR. RICK MAXEY
Horry County Schools Superintendent