Kirstein joined the AgritourismSD program run by South Dakota State University Extension after beginning repairs on the barn ...

South Dakota tourism industry leaders don’t expect 2024 to set a new record for yearly visitors, but they do expect each visitor to spend more.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota’s tourism industry hit record numbers again last year. The state welcomed nearly 15 million visitors, a 1.4% increase from 2023. Tourism ...

South Dakota's visitor spending saw an increase of 30% from 2020. The amount spent per trip also increased from $282 in 2020 to $323 in 2021, according to South Dakota Tourism.

South Dakota took Forrest Galante by surprise. A new streaming series, “Unexpected South Dakota,” invites viewers to follow Galante’s adventures exploring his way 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 ...

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 ...

2021 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for South Dakota tourism, but it's still one of recovery, especially for Sioux Falls, officials say.

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — State government’s marketing efforts that brought South Dakota’s tourism back from the COVID-19 pandemic at the fastest pace in the nation are headed into th… ...

Travel South Dakota will be seeking even more attention during this year’s Super Bowl. The tourism department will air a 30-second commercial to regional markets on Feb. 11.

Five USD students joined state officials on a trip to Ireland to promote international trade and exports like beef, ethanol and biotech products.

South Dakota plans 2021 tourism conference Participants may attend the South Dakota Governor’s Conference on Tourism virtually on Jan. 20-21.