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The Pavilion at Myrtle Beach
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You know, I've been to Disney World and
Six Flags over GA, "upscale" theme parks, but there
is something unique about the county fair flavor of the Pavilion
in Myrtle Beach. It's only been here since 1948 so I guess why
should we care? The Pavilion in Myrtle Beach is a landmark and
icon that defines what Myrtle Beach is. I think of progress and
I think of good things getting better not neglecting them and
throwing them out to have what everybody else seems to be happy
with. We want to attract a family oriented clientele to Myrtle
Beach, this is a good thing and I, like many hundreds and thousands
of other people who visit here year after year, have wonderful
childhood memories of the Pavilion. What is better marketing?
Believing what someone else tells you is the best or being able
to share your own experience about what was best for you.
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| So what happens next? Well nobody seems to
know. Now that brings a great sense of security about what
is going to happen to my home and my community. How does
it make you feel? We visit amusement parks and tiptoe through
haunted houses and ride roller coasters because it makes
us feel different. We go on vacation for a break from reality.
We want people who come to Myrtle Beach to take that break
with us. My lifestyle and livelihood depends upon the fact
that they do. They can shop and visit convention centers
at home. They come here for the break that we have to offer
and the Pavilion and the essence of Myrtle Beach itself
is the attraction.
Local residents are already busy planning what can be
done to encourage property owners to consider an alternative
to closing the Pavilion at Myrtle Beach. After talking
with friends and colleagues my favorite idea is to restore
it into a historical theme park. General Manager, Lee
Lear, for Resort Vacation Services and The Myrtle Beach
Resort states, “Let's don't tear it down, let's
make it bigger, better and even more interesting.” |
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