Fast Facts About Tourism

How many annual visitors?

• 14.7 million (2008 estimate)
  (Source: D.K. Shifflet)

How many passengers through Myrtle Beach International Airport?

• Enplanements: 742,187
• Deplanements: 743,206

How many golf courses?

• 102

How many rounds of golf played annually?

• Approximately 3.1 million

How many miniature golf courses?

• Nearly 50

How many full-service restaurants?

• More than 1,700 full service restaurants
  (in Horry & Georgetown counties)

How many live entertainment theaters?

• 7, with a total of over 10,366 seats

How many hotels?

• Approximately 425

How many room for rent during peak season?

• 98,000
  (Source: CCU)

Economic Impact?

• $6.5 Billion
  (Source: Dr. Don Schunk, CCU

Tax Impact to both Horry and Georgetown Counties?

• Accommodation taxes: 15.0 million
• Admissions taxes: 9.7 million

How many outlet stores?

• Over 300