The 2026 South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Travel is scheduled for February 9–10, 2026, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, marking one of the largest annual convenings of tourism leaders, destination marketers, and industry partners in the state.
Considered the premier gathering for South Carolina’s travel and tourism sector, the conference will feature sessions focused on emerging consumer trends, destination marketing strategies, and insights from leading economists and industry experts, with at least one session dedicated to a statewide tourism update.
Speakers and workshops will address practical tools and forward-looking topics that help destinations grow visitation and respond to evolving market dynamics.
The event also includes networking opportunities and receptions designed to strengthen collaboration among public and private stakeholders driving tourism growth statewide. Registration is open now, and the annual meeting is a key platform for shaping strategic priorities across the industry in 2026.
Learn more at scprt.com/governors-conference.
