The Florida Sports Foundation announced the total economic impact of the sports industry on Florida’s economy amounted to $146.5 billion in Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21.
Data from the SFIA U.S. Trends In Team Sports Report for the end of 2022 suggests that while participation numbers are increasing, they are not back to pre-pandemic levels.
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau have various indicators showing a continued momentum for travel to the Grand Strand in 2023.