Meet Me In Myrtle Beach

With 60 miles of breathtaking beachfront, an international airport, affordable accommodations and a modern convention center with 250,000-square-feet of meeting space and an upscale adjoining hotel, the Myrtle Beach area is an ideal destination to host meetings and group gatherings.

Within the Myrtle Beach area’s 14 distinct communities, meeting planners, tour operators, promoters, travel agents and wholesalers will be sure to find a meeting facility, accommodations and attractions to accompany the interests of all attendees. More than 30 of the area’s hotels and resorts offer functional meeting facilities for groups ranging in size from 10 to 2,000.

For larger groups, the Myrtle Beach Convention Center boasts 250,000-square-feet of flexible meeting space. Ranging in spaces from a 100,800-square-foot, column-free exhibition hall to 20 breakout meeting rooms and a 17,000-square-foot ballroom, the Convention Center can accommodate the needs of most groups. The conveniently located space also offers technology such as wireless internet, cable, telecommunications, video conferencing and an Integrated Services Digital Network. 

“The Myrtle Beach area hosts hundreds of meetings and conventions each year,” said Karen Riordan, President and CEO, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. “The Grand Strand offers a wide array of meeting spaces and accommodations along with world-class golf, dining, entertainment and attractions to round out a meeting or group event.”

When professionals can finally afford some downtime from their meetings, the Myrtle Beach area’s ideal climate, wide sandy beaches and more than 100 golf courses are the perfect relaxing and serene backdrop.

For those traveling from out of town, the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) makes it easy for travelers around the country to reach the Grand Strand. Carriers that service Myrtle Beach directly include: Allegiant Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Elite Airways, Frontier Airlines, Porter Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and United Airlines. MYR also offers travelers plenty of food and shopping options, such as Nacho Hippo, Caribou Coffee, Steak n’ Shake and Hudson News. Flying to and from the Grand Strand has never been easier or more convenient.

A Meeting Planner's Dream

Where To Lay Your Head

One of the advantages of hosting a meeting in the Myrtle Beach area is the attractive array of lodging options available to groups. The Grand Strand’s total tally of guest accommodations is 157,000, which includes hotel rooms, condos, beach cottages, golf villas and more.

The majority of hotels are located on the oceanfront or with ocean views, and are also within one mile of the convention center. But one thing to remember when considering Myrtle Beach as a meeting locale is that the area includes 60 miles of coastline, with excellent lodging properties and meeting facilities from one end to the other, including waterfront accommodations along the Intracoastal Waterway. Planners can choose from all-inclusive resorts, oceanfront high-rises, luxurious condos, tree-shaded golf villas – even plantations!

A Grand Time For The Group

Beyond the beach and golf, the destination’s biggest draw is its plethora of “there’s so much to do!” options. It’s a refrain heard time and time again that keeps visitors coming back year after year. From amusements parks to live theaters, this is great news for meeting planners, who know that after-hours activities are nearly as important as the meetings themselves.

A Little Bit of Everything

Two terrific starting points are Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing, best described as multi-faceted entertainment complexes (for those who find shopping, dining, nightlife and attractions entertaining – and who doesn’t?). Located in Myrtle Beach, Broadway at the Beach is one of the largest complexes of its kind in the Southeast. Visitors can make the rounds at over 100 specialty shops, 10 nightclubs and 20 restaurants. Barefoot Landing, which lies along the Intracoastal Waterway in North Myrtle Beach, offers equally enticing entertainment options. Barefoot blends the beauty of nature with miles of boardwalk, 100-plus specialty shops and 15 waterfront restaurants.