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

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

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

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.

It's snowy out there in South Dakota, y'all. For some, winter means hiding under blankets, pretending cocoa counts as ...

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

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 ...

South Dakota tourism officials are concerned that 2025 may see a decline in tourism revenue. While early bookings for some events are strong, concerns remain about spending and the "booking window" ...

TV host, biologist & adventurer Forrest Galante journeys around the state to unveil the "Unexpected South Dakota" PIERRE, S.D., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel South Dakota has partnered with ...

PIEDMONT, S.D. – John Carley joined about 100 other business operators in early May for a meeting of the Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association to preview the 2025 tourism season. The mood in the ...