Hats, buffalo, and tattoos? South Dakota has it all! This year, major milestones will be taking place throughout this ...

PIERRE — Travel South Dakota is launching its Destination Development Program. This initiative is designed to strengthen and expand tourism in rural communities across the state.

South Dakota Secretary of Tourism Jim Hagen sees the potential in educational opportunities at attractions like the Mammoth Site, Badlands National Park and a host of other local offerings ...

It’s inspired by the 2023 tourism marketing campaign of “So Much South Dakota, So Little Time.” “I think in 2023, a 30-second (national commercial) was selling for $7 million.

Tourism is South Dakota’s second-largest industry, without which Rapid City and the Black Hills area would be in a lot poorer shape. Consider these facts from the South Dakota Tourism Department: ...

Hagen said out-of-state visitors who were exposed to a South Dakota tourism ad campaign recorded $1.24 billion in credit card spending in the state, Hagen said.

The South Dakota Department of Tourism is also eyeing younger potential rally-goers. It recently launched its “OG HD” campaign highlighting the live music and party atmosphere of the rally.

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 ...

FORCES WITH SOUTH DAKOTA TOURISM AND SOUTH DAKOTA STATE EXTENSION TO OFFER A THREE DAY WORKSHOP CATERING TO AGRITOURISM ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS. SO WITH MORE IS VISIT NEBRASKA ...

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 ...