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:
TOURISM STATISTICS

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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:
“Tourism money does not just stay in Myrtle Beach, it goes to help our county, our state, our infrastructure, our public safety and all the amenities that we have."
BRENDA BETHUNE
Mayor, City of Myrtle Beach
"Our tourism dollars have helped with our cameras and technology. We've been able to put over 1,000 cameras into our community … in order to keep our community safe.”
AMY PROCK
Myrtle Beach Police Department Chief 
"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