Travel South Dakota won seven awards across multiple categories this week at the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards for travel marketing excellence.

If you were to ask a stranger what they think about South Dakota, a lot of them will mention either (or both) of two things: Mount Rushmore (fair enough) or the Black Hills (same). The state is famous ...

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 ...

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 ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota’s tourism industry hit record highs in 2025, with nearly 15 million visitors spending $5.16 billion in the state, according to economic impact figures released ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota’s tourism industry is setting some all-time highs. According to officials, more people are ...

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" ...

LENNOX, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) - Just 20 minutes away from South Dakota’s biggest city is an unexpected oasis. Chickens and geese freely roam, goats bleat for treats, and a traditional barn ...

Lead and Wessington Springs will be the first participants in a new program designed to increase tourism in the state's rural communities, Travel South Dakota announced Sept. 16. “Developing and ...

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 ...