Nov 2006: Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort Undergoes Extreme Makeover
Construction crews are gearing up for a busy holiday season as plans for an extreme makeover get ready to launch this November at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort. The hotel will close for guests and open for construction crews from November 28 to January 4.

Sep 2006: Kingston Plantation’s Golf Tournament Nets $10,000
Kingston Plantation’s 6th Annual Golf Challenge was held Sept. 13, at Arcadian Shores Golf Club. A $10,000 check was presented to Ed Jones, executive director of the Horry County Children’s Shelter. Over the six years the tournament has been held, $55,000 has been donated to the shelter to assist with operations.

Sep 2006: Kingston Plantation Wins Gold Key Award for 2006
Meetings & Conventions magazine recently announced the winners of its prestigious Gold Key Award for 2006. Celebrating its 29th year, this annual award is bestowed upon the world’s finest meeting properties. This is the 8th year Kingston Plantation has received this distinction.

Aug 2006: Swing for the Kids September 13
In Myrtle Beach, it’s always a good time for golf. Kingston Plantation gives you a good reason to play as well with its 6th Annual Golf Challenge that benefits local children. The Kingston Plantation Golf Challenge will be held Sept. 13, at 1:30 p.m., at Arcadian Shores Golf Club. All proceeds benefit the Horry County Children’s Shelter. Last year, the Golf Challenge raised $11,000 for the shelter. This year, the goal is $15,000.

Aug 2006: Kingston Plantation receives Coveted Pinnacle Award
Kingston Plantation is being recognized with one of the most prestigious awards in the meetings and conventions industry through Successful Meetings’ 2006 Pinnacle Awards.

Aug 2006: $14.7 Million Improvements underway at Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Major renovations are currently underway at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort. The total project costs are estimated at $14.7 million. The biggest portion of the project is construction of a new 12,500 conference center, which will be available for bookings in January 2008.

Jun 2006: Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort and Discovery Kids Partner to offer Summer of ‘Discovery’
To kick off the 2006 summer travel season, Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort and Discovery Kids Channel have teamed up to create the “Hilton Discovery Kids Package,” a family vacation promotion that provides families with the best available rate on summer accommodations by reserving their “Hilton Discovery Kids Package” online at www.hilton.com or by calling the hotel at 843-449-5000.

May 2006: Girlfriends Just Want to Have Fun in the Sun
Kingston Plantation and Kingston Shore’s business travelers deserve a promotion. The new Business on the Beach package offers ocean view accommodations along with perks to make working here a breeze.

Apr 2006: National Hilton Golf Academy opens in Myrtle Beach
The Hilton Golf Academy, located in Phoenix at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort and in Tucson at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, expands to the East Coast with the addition of Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort in South Carolina. Due to the Academy’s popularity and the wide range of golf offerings in South Carolina, the new golf learning opportunity fits Myrtle Beach to a tee.

Apr 2006: Kingston Plantation’s Big Top Gives Meeting Planners a Breath of Fresh Air
If you erect it, they will come. Kingston Plantation expands its meeting space by more than 10 percent with the addition of its new special event tent on the grounds of Embassy Suites Hotel. The seasonal tent provides a new venue for meeting planners with more than 12,500 square feet added to Kingston Plantation’s 105,000 square feet of meeting space options.

Apr 2006: Kingston Plantation Offers the Beach’s Bestseller Package
Partnering with Books-a-Million, Kingston Plantation offers the ideal book lovers’ vacation package. Picture yourself sitting on South Carolina’s Grand Strand with a great book and no distractions except the waves and the gulls.

Feb 2006: Choose to Play on Golf Architects' Dream Courses or Golf Pro Designed Courses through Kingston Plantation
Kinston Plantation, known for its 145-acres of oceanfront resort offerings, has recently announced golf package offerings to sample the best of the Grand Strand courses. Kingston Plantation makes it easy for guests to take advantage of the world-class quality and quantity of golf in the Myrtle Beach area by providing an on-site golf concierge who will help map out and coordinate the ultimate golf experience. Guests can create a customized golf package by contacting the golf department at 1-800-846-5552.