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Monday, May 06, 2013  The Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association announced Monday that because of a recent ruling by the South Carolina Department of Revenue in regards to donated alcoholic products for non-profit events, the Coastal Uncorked week scheduled for June 3-8, 2013 will be postponed until 2014.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Hospitality officials say hotel operators may meet the deadline, but that doesn't mean the issue will be put to rest.

Friday, November 16, 2012  At the annual meeting of the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association, several Grand Strand businesses and individuals were honored for their dedication to the tourism industry.

Friday, May 18, 2012  The compliance date for a new law requiring lifts at all public pools in the United States has been given a second extension, giving the hotel industry time to lobby against part of the law.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association president Stephen Greene said an ongoing fight over hotel pool enclosures and the legal definition of seasonal employees are a couple of the main issues of concern for the hospitality industry. Right now, the state association representing the industry has no lobbyist, but Greene said the organization can still push ahead successfully on those matters without one.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Dozens of Grand Strand business leaders boarded a bus and headed to Columbia on Tuesday to plead their case on several fronts to lawmakers from around the state.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  The Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association recognized a handful of outstanding members during its 2011 Annual Meeting at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center Thursday morning.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  When Chris Buttolph goes anywhere, Miese isn't far behind.

Monday, April 04, 2011  More than 250 people attended the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association's Trio Dinner. This is the fifth year for the event.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  In 2008, South Carolina took a $1 billion bailout from the federal government to help pay for unemployment benefits. Now the government has come to collect.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  For the second year in a row, the MB Area Hospitality Association will not host a spring job fair, citing a lack of interest by employers and new ways for companies to seek job candidates on their own.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  A new state law could cause serious complications for festivals and special events on the Grand Strand.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  The Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association presented awards at its 2010 annual meeting Thursday morning.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Bed bugs are small, feed on blood, and are becoming a troublesome issue in some parts of the country. To stay ahead of the issue, the Department of Health and Environmental Control partnered with the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association for a training seminar targeting the tourism industry.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010  Today, members of the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association were given an update on the boardwalk project.