Nearly 15 million people visited South Dakota in 2025 – and during their visits, they spent almost $5.2 billion.

While the eastern part of South Dakota isn't traditionally known for it's tourism, it's caught up to the Black Hills and the ...

Hagen released the annual report from Tourism Economics this week (Jan. 21, 2026) during the state tourism conference. The ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota’s tourism industry posted modest growth in 2025, ending a challenging year with nearly 15 ...

Todd Moser, who works at Wilbert’s Service in Pollock, was one of four winners of the Ruth Ziolkowski Outstanding Hospitality ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – As South Dakota's visitation rates and related spending keep rising, local small business owners see an opportunity to find their niche in the state's second-largest industry.

South Dakota’s tourism industry posted all-time highs for 2025.

The data reflects visitors across all of South Dakota's diverse tourism offerings.

This story is reported by South Dakota News Watch, a non-profit news organization. Find more in-depth reporting at www.sdnewswatch.org. RAPID CITY, S.D. – The owners of the Fort Hays Old West Town, a ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota tourism officials say a long-term partnership with tribal nations is beginning to show ...

Last year, tourists spent over $5 billion in South Dakota — a record for the state. However, this year concerns are growing that tourism will drop off due to economic uncertainty, inflation and ...