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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
 
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