SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota’s tourism industry is setting some all-time highs. According to officials, more ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

Travel South Dakota is hoping for a big 2026 with the America 250 campaign and more visitors traveling to all corners of the state.

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 ...

A survey from South Dakota Tourism in 2018 found that around 80% of visitors want a Native American “experience” during their ...

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 ...

Jeff Erickson of Riverfront Broadcasting in Yankton was honored with the A.H. Pankow Award for tourism Thursday night at the 2026 South Dakota Governor’s Conference on Tourism in ...