Best of the beach When it’s time to relax, groups will find that Myrtle Beach’s 60-plus miles of beaches and average temperature of 74 degrees make it the perfect place to relax and recharge. Attendees planning to combine business and family time have a variety of attractions and diversions to choose from, such as Myrtle Beach’s Broadway at the Beach — an entertainment complex with dining, attractions, shopping, and more.
Plenty of square feet, sun, and Southern hospitality are the staples of meetings at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. With more than 250,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, the facility is one of the Southeast’s most popular destinations for association, corporate, and government meetings as well as trade shows, faith-based conferences, and sporting tournaments. It also doesn’t hurt that the center is in one of the country’s most famous beach destinations, with 60 miles of beaches, a 1.2-mile boardwalk, 102 golf courses, 300 outlet shops, and 1,700 restaurants — and that’s just the beginning. Beyond the surplus of meeting space, the
center’s cutting-edge technology, dedicated IT department, exceptional culinary team, and professional staff cater to planners’ every need. The center’s largest space — the
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100,800-square-foot, column-free exhibit hall — is divisible into three sections. The hall’s 35-foot ceilings, 11 docks, and drive-in access ensure that every event moves in and out on time and on budget. Hall C’s telescop- ic seating for more than 2,500 people also makes the space ideal for general sessions and large assemblies. Whatever the agenda, the center’s flexible
ballroom space breaks the mold of the typi- cal, boring ballroom. Elegant banquets for up to 1,000 guests are a snap to organize in the 16,890-square-foot Grand Ballroom, which can be divided to accommodate five meet- ings simultaneously. For the ultimate in flex- ible breakout space, the center’s 17 meeting rooms can be increased or decreased in size with the use of air walls. For classroom-style meetings, the rooms can accommodate up
to 150 attendees, and a theater-style setup can hold up to 200 attendees. The convention center’s popular Hall of
Fame area creates a stunning backdrop for intimate receptions, especially at sunset, with its floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings, while the Events Plaza is the per- fect place to enjoy a warm ocean breeze. The 30,000-square-foot plaza is appropri- ate for receptions, oyster roasts, barbecues, and other outdoor activities, as well as press conferences, small concerts, and other types of celebrations. This seaside convention center offers not
only functional meeting space but an array of on-site support services and staff for the most high-tech of meetings. In addition to providing on-call customer service for every show, the center’s exhibit halls, ballrooms,